parnass@ihu1h.UUCP (Bob Parnass, AJ9S) (01/30/86)
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SHUTTLE SEARCH CONTINUES
Bob Parnass
Combined units of the US Navy, Coast Guard, and NASA
are continuing their operations today off the Florida
coast for debris from the Space Shuttle. Several units
were monitored in the operation, including:
- USCG Cutters Point Roberts, Dauntless, and Dallas
- USS Samson
- Navy Patrol Boat 778
- USCG Search and Rescue Aircraft 1710
- USCG Search and Rescue Helicopter 1430
- Navy Rescue Aircraft 322
Primary frequencies involved appear to be 5.680 MHz
(usb) and 282.8 MHz.
Data Marking Buoys (DMBs), which transmit signals on
UHF, are being dropped by aircraft where wreckage is
spotted. Try listening for a buoy on 240.6 MHz if you
live near the affected area.
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Bob Parnass, Bell Telephone Laboratories - ihnp4!ihu1h!parnass - (312)979-5414