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Old 23rd Jun 2015, 17:36
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ATCO1962
 
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Comms in the Gulf

Two pleas from this ATCO and I'm almost certain I speak for most units in the Gulf;

We have callsign confusion every day now in this neck of the woods. Please, please listen carefully for your callsign and don't answer if you're not sure the call is for you. Don't worry, we'll let you know if it's you we're after

Secondly, when you're given frequency change instructions, don't just select the new frequency and burst forth without thinking. Count 10 seconds or wait till you can definitely identify a clear break in comms and then talk. You wouldn't believe how many important exchanges are interrupted by needless thoughtlessness and safety is compromised.

If you do that, my blood pressure will resume normal ops.

Thanks for listening.
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