As far as Fife and Niner are concerned, they are remnants from past generations when VHF was not so good and HF was more prevalent. The relevant documents should be changed to reflect current radio capabilities.
Dear Mensaboy,
You can't pick and choose which parts of standard RT you like and don't like.
Either you do it correctly all the time or you don't.
That is why STANDARD RT is so important.
Is it not?