So does this mean that if we are below 5000' and the Area Frequency Controller sees possible conflicting traffic, he won't be able to advise us?
I have had two advisories at least this year, both unsolicited, whilst en-route below 5000', from Area Frequency Controllers and have been very grateful for this care and attention on both occasions.
How are they going to advise/ping a pilot who has flown into controlled airspace if that pilot is on 126.7?
I will continue to monitor both frequencies as well as discrete frequencies as required even though I fly VFR only these days.