An old chestnut,SSR code change,EGPX
To Scottish Information:- ('cos I'm unlikely to be let loose elsewhere)
Which method of changing squawk would you prefer,(or to be exact your oppos on radar) ,using an old box which doesn't have an 'enter' button.
1) Leave on mode C,select the assigned code irrespective of any emergency or other codes briefly transmitted.
Presumably returns may transiently show incorrect code
2)Leave on mode C,carefully and craftilly change code to avoid even brief transmission of emergency codes.
Returns should not occult or show random codes but pilots head may overheat and fail to achieve objective.
3)Go to standby,change code,reselect mode C.
Original paint will momentarily occult .(As this may take me more than one scan).
4)Any other spiffing wheezes.
atceng,profuse over Denny.