The blocking of frequencies by inadvertent transmissions is a very real operational problem. A flight deck based technical solution has now been developed but implementation is very limited.


IFATCA Policy is:

Any device designed to prevent inadvertent transmissions from blocking RTF frequencies, should be installed in all stations capable of transmitting on aeronautical frequencies.


See: WP 58 – Estoril 1984 and WP 92 – Kaohsiung 2006

 

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