Baltimore Tower - BWI

Flyingfish · Posted: 02-12-2010, 10:58 PM

What's up with the ground control transmitter at BWI? I'm disabled and monitor TWR, GND, APR and DEP from about 3 NM N and E of BWI as a hobby. 3 or 4 weeks ago the Ground control radio was strong and very clear, 5 square you might say. Recently the signal strenght has fallen off to where I have to throttle that receiver up to full volume in order to hear the controller. I would suspect my receiver, but I have swapped units. I can hear aircraft at area F, and concourse D very clearly, and an appropriate drop in strength from C and B concourses. It seems something has changed with the GC comm. radio. Is there a switch on it, like a marine transceiver to reduce the signal? Is the antenna directional? There must be some explanation. Just curious.

KillaMike · Posted: 02-17-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironsides70

I recently moved to Maryland from Texas in the hopes of getting picked up for a Northern Virginia, DC, or Maryland facility. Although I would go to any facility in the area, I would especially like BWI as it is only a 10 minute drive from my home. I was picked up for Omaha Tower under PUBNAT4, but I declined because the wife was getting transferred to Ft. Meade, MD by the Air Force. Unfortunately I did not apply to PUBNATs 5/6, but I did apply to 7. I have been searching the forums on here and Jetcareers and it seems that BWI isn't picking a lot of people up. I'll be sure to call them before the geo-pref emails come out for #7.

I know it doesn't sound too appealing, but ADW Twr is an option if you would like to get your foot in the door. I used to work there and it's only a 45 minute drive from Ft Meade; I live by there. The only issue is that ADW has a ton of developmentals now that they released a bunch of us CPC's to transfer to other facilities. With ADW being a level 6, the salary doesn't sound too great but with the new contract, it's actually not too bad for a starting position. I'd keep my options open and consider anything if you're tied down to a specific location.

MsLady · Posted: 03-03-2011, 11:55 PM

I am headed to BWI after the academy. Can someone please tell me how much I will be taking home after taxes at academy grad status? I need to know to set a budget before moving there.

Thx

BVI4Life · Posted: 03-05-2011, 07:51 AM

MsLady I sent you a message with all the info you need...

Flyingfish · Posted: 08-09-2011, 02:40 PM

It's 09 August 2011, 1400 -1415. I am listening to a female controller on local traffic. How can I talk to her? I have been listening to her for some months and have some questions that only she can answer.

I didn't hear her all last week and so assume she was on vacation and returned Monday the 8th. If you are she or know who she is have, her e mail me <mhlansdell00@yahoo.com>

JoshATC

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Originally Posted by Flyingfish:168524

It's 09 August 2011, 1400 -1415. I am listening to a female controller on local traffic. How can I talk to her? I have been listening to her for some months and have some questions that only she can answer.

I didn't hear her all last week and so assume she was on vacation and returned Monday the 8th. If you are she or know who she is have, her e mail me <mhlansdell00@yahoo.com>

Possible stalker alert!

KillaMike · Posted: 08-20-2011, 06:13 PM

It puts the lotion on its skin!!! Flyingfish, you're creepy.

jholw311 · Posted: 08-20-2011, 06:31 PM

Wtf!!!

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BVI4Life · Posted: 08-20-2011, 07:35 PM

I worked at BWI, and know who you're talking about. I will never give out anyones personal information, but if you have any questions, she was my trainer on 2 positions and our kids play together, so I know her pretty well.