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Old September 10th 08, 04:45 AM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Mxsmanic
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Default contact terminology?

Dave S writes:

Yes... YOU did....


Where?

TCAS uses at least one directional antenna. It is this antenna that provides
azimuth information, independently of any equipment ATC might have. The
directional characteristic required for the antenna provides very low azimuth
resolution, which means that bearing information on the TCAS display is only
approximately accurate, unless the equipment substantially exceeds the minimum
requirements for the system.