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Old September 28th 07, 06:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.travel.air
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Default ATC failure in Memphis

JA_MORAN wrote:
what about backup systems
a Microwave point to point could work, how about different feeds from
different circuits? or a SAtellite dish...



Microwave only has limited range, so you need to build a network of
repeaters/towers. And both microwave and satellite can be affected by
bad weather (heavy snow, heavy rain).