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There is a ton of static too, why is that still tolerated?
by bagels 3y ago
There is a ton of static too, why is that still tolerated?
- avidiax 3y agoATC uses AM radio since it behaves well. Two AM broadcasts on the same frequency add in proportion to their strength. Two FM broadcasts tend to cut into each other randomly. It's a case of AM being the long-term standard, and also being physically suited to the task.
- stouset 3y agoThat static is an artifact of the recording device being on the ground, likely without great line of sight to the transmitting antenna which is also near the ground. Planes to ATC and planes to other planes don’t really have line of sight issues.
- DiggyJohnson 3y agoThat's just an artifact of the (probably amateur) pickup and recording of the signal. The audio quality in the cockpit and tower is surely much better.