Utility Planet is the official blog for the column of the same name in The Spectrum Monitor. It replaces Utility World in the discontinued Monitoring Times magazine. Utilities are all VLF/LF/MF/HF (and sometimes low-band VHF) radio communications except broadcasting, CB, and non-emergency amateur. If you understood the last sentence, you know enough to read this blog.
Monday, August 24, 2009
STS-128 Begins Tanking
Weather has permitted the fast filling of Discovery's huge external tank. Launch count remains on schedule. Check the usual frequencies such as 10780 and 5711 kHz USB for downrange and booster recovery activities.
