Some of the controllers may have their mics to close to their mouth. Their transmission come through with the whoosing sound of the air coming out from their mouth or nose which made their speech rather like a back ground noise. If they can place their mics about 2 cm from the corner of their mouth and not directly infront of it.
ATIS on 126.45 is rather short range from the east. The SZB ATIS is alot more range.
It seems that sector and approach controller are reluctant to give in to request many times. This makes them look like they are not competant at it. Eg:
a/c: "Malaysian xxx request heading xxx due weather"
atc: " stby"
silence for a long time after that.
Perhaps this is better,
a/c:" Malaysian xxx request heading xxx due weather"
atc:" Malaysian xxx,expect short delay due traffic"
At least the pilots know why.
Also, most controller didn't state the a/c call sign clear enough and it has to be stated in each and every transmission to avoid confussion. Without the confussion,less transmission is needed.
Not matter what, you guys are alot better than what the newspapar said.
