"marana air park"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke and caller Mike from Arizona discussed military aircraft operations along the southwestern border, including C-12 surveillance aircraft, Border Patrol operations at Marana Air Park, and intelligence collection capabilities. The conversation shifted to broader critiques of modern vehicle automation and electronic systems, with Mark arguing that human operators are essential for critical decision-making and that over-reliance on wireless technology and Chinese manufacturing creates unacceptable safety risks. The hosts also discussed planned obsolescence in automobiles, the Cash for Clunkers program, and the superiority of mechanical systems over electronic ones for reliability and independence.
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Mark Koernke's show covered border security operations, specifically discussing surveillance aircraft (MEAs/C-12s) based at Marana Air Park in Arizona and their role in monitoring smuggling routes near the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. The episode included technical discussions about computer troubleshooting (Flash Player, browser compatibility, Windows operating systems), reloading ammunition for 5.45x39 caliber, and open-line caller segments featuring discussions on Linux versus Windows, VR headsets, and media streaming software (Kodi). A tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan's death anniversary was mentioned, and various technical and preparedness topics were covered throughout.