cooperplace Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 does anyone have any ideas about the best way to catch this dangerous nitwit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David2ayo Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 There are some very exotic direction finding machines out there, the irritating thing is they need to hear his transmissions first! Some Amateur radio operators indulge in a sport called foxhunting, where we go hunting a small transmitter hidden away by the contest organiser, it might be up a tree or in a ladies toilet - its surprising how fast these things can be found. When we have been hunting nuisance transmissions, it is harder because they are not continuous, and often mobile. The method - pick his pattern of operation, get to the general area, DON"T let on if you are close, use something like a dopplescan (multi-antenna receiver with electronics that 'rotate' the aerials and the phase tells you instantly the direction) and let the ACMA know any information you get. To get the general area, if anyone hearing it can give the signal strength and their position, it would help, but without calibrated strength meters its accuracy is pretty ordinary. The sooner that deranged peabrain is found and incarcerated in a mental hospital, the better! David 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 the other thing is the voice recognition software that the ATO use. It works very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearo Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Call ACMA, its their problem and they have the technology to deal with it. I would also report to Air Services and CASA to encourage it along. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunder Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Call ACMA, its their problem and they have the technology to deal with it. I would also report to Air Services and CASA to encourage it along. On to it !! Hoax calls forced plane to abort Melbourne Airport landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru7252 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 ACMA - probably haven't got the staff or equipment due to Government cutbacks. Where I work, we can't do half the stuff we want to do because there are no funds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I personally, don't like reading about this sort of crap. There's always the potential that things can go other than what the flight was originally planned. Hope they find our who was responsible, and throw the book at them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_richo Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Looks like the offender has been apprehended... http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/man-charged-over-airport-radio-hoax-calls/news-story/d0f144fb930d5661b997c4d01a6e816f 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve L Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Hope they throw the book at him, obviously all premeditated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 I wonder how they caught him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aro Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Recordings of the transmissions were played on the TV news - I suspect someone recognized the voice. That seemed the most likely way at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Just wait for the pissweak penalty that will most likely be issued V the max under law! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz3g Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 The man has been charged with Commonwealth offences and he is entitled to the presumption of innocence and a fair trial. The matters are now sub judice and speculating on either guilt or penalty at this stage may lead to an action in contempt including against the publisher. Discuss the seriousness of the offences by all means but my suggestion is that the alleged offender should be left out of it. Kaz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchroll Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 19, with diagnosed autism and depression - as stated by his lawyer and legitimately reported in the news. The court will take this into account when sentencing (as they are required to do by law). You are actually allowed to report matters of fact after they are presented in Court without being guilty of contempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Discuss the seriousness of the offences by all means but my suggestion is that the alleged offender should be left out of it. No idea of the identity of the alleged offender or the evidence likely to be presented, merely suggesting that if an individual is convicted that the likely penalty on current history is likely to be less then public expectation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Fortunately, no-one has come undone because of his actions. Otherwise the outcome may take on a totally different perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 and he is entitled to the presumption of innocence and a fair trial. Phhtt, this is the internet darn it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techie49 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Be interesting to find out what kit he was using. Base station and external antenna or hand-held? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 Let's not go into too many details . It's too easy to copy. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 So we are not allowed to assume guilt. If I say the person who did this should be hit with the full force of the law, or even better, hung drawn and quartered. I am not assuming whoever is guilty. I am assuming that the reported event has happened and that someone must therefore be guilty. Not that the person charged is guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techie49 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Ok Nev. So based on your comment we shouldn't report murders in case someone copies it ! I'm interested to learn from where the alleged offender obtained the means to commit the offences. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron5335 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 techie49, You don't have to look to far....... eBay or Google, and take your pick from multiple suppliers for the radio. Then, all the airport frequencies are available on the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperplace Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 here: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/teenage-wouldbe-pilot-charged-over-hoax-cockpit-calls-was-sacked-by-virgin-20161123-gswatn.html it says he's ex-virgin ground crew, sacked for undisclosed reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunder Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 ASIC cards working well....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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