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28th August 2008 | 09:30

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Radarspod

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From: South of UK

I think what they mean is to report altitude when on ground as opposed to not. Your Mode S transponder will reply to Mode S derived altitude requests or Mode C derived altitude requests. The use of the term "Mode C" in this context is confusing.

Rs

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