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Old 9th Mar 2014, 12:25
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deptrai
 
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Martin,

For clarification, are both ATC, Malaysia and Vietnam only relying on Transponder?
primary radar is used for approach control, eg at VVTS, but not built to cover entire oceans. There's certain physical limitations on radar range
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