"David Brooks" wrote in message
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"Chip Jones" wrote in message
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From and enroute perspective, I agree with Steven. A 7600 code doesn't
set
off an annoying alarm in the ARTCC, but it does flash and brighten the
tarfegt to get the Center controller's visual attention. As a
non-discrete
code, over a long haul flight it becomes more labor intensive to track
you
on 7600. Sure, we can do it (and do) but it would be easier IMO if you
returned to your discrete code after squawking 7600 for a minute or two.

Chip, ZTL

Makes sense, but who's going to modify AIM 6-4-2 on behalf of the many
pilots who can't get a controller perspective?


Don Brown? :-)

Chip, ZTL