123.450 is allocated to at least two fully licenced ATC units in the UK and two on the Northern Coast of Europe.
Any pilot who has the common sense (not much of it around here
) will know that high pressure, good weather conditions enhance the strength of VHF transmissions. Even in average conditions, there is considerable interference for pilots in the circuit.
A well planned trip shouldn't need any air to air chat, if you don't appreciate why, use your mobile phones in flight - far more appropriate for those have no consideration for others in the quiet coach.
