VHF/UHF Military Monitoring
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This page is an introduction for those new to the world of V/UHF military monitoring, as well as for folks more seasoned in the hobby.
Contents
Receivers
Computer Controlled
- PCR-1000/100
- Optocom Review at Strong Signals
- Winradio WR1000I Review at Strong Signals
- EHam opinions on the Winradio WR1500i
- EHam opinions on the Winradio 1550e
Antennas
- Strong Signals Antennas Page
- Also see our Antennas page for other links.
- Picking the right coax for your setup is very important. As you go higher in frequency, the loss from a cheap cable can be significant. Here's a good page on the subject.
- RadioReference Antennas Forum
- Strong Signals Antennas Forum
Filters
For those living in urban areas, putting up a good antenna (with the proper coax) can cause overloading. Sometimes this overloading shows up as pagers and other unwanted signals showing up in places where you don't want to hear them. These links show a few manufacturers that make filters for specific problem areas of the spectrum;
Preamps/Splitters
Pages with Useful Information
- Combat Air Patrol Glossary of Terms
- Military Base frequencies
- NOTE: These lists are at the bottom of the page, in Word format
- Military Callsign List
- MilAir Comms
Frequencies
Mailing Lists
- Also see the mailing lists on the Ute Listening page for additional links
- Military Aircraft Comms
- Milcom
- Hi Desert Scan
- Mil Spotters Forum
- Mid Atlantic Milcom
- NAMAR
- Scanner Talk