Alternate tower frequency

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flykp
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Alternate tower frequency

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What is the specific reason for an alternate tower frequency and when would I use it?
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flykp wrote:What is the specific reason for an alternate tower frequency and when would I use it?
Someone flying in the vicinity, on frequency, with a stuck/open mic would be one reason I would use it.
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Flocker wrote:
flykp wrote:What is the specific reason for an alternate tower frequency and when would I use it?
Someone flying in the vicinity, on frequency, with a stuck/open mic would be one reason I would use it.
Also if Tower is working an emergency on the main freq.
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It could be as simple as to much traffic. During high traffic times they may use 2 controllers coordinating traffic from different sides of the airport. Anyway listen to ATIS, and it will likely tell you if the alternate frequency is in use.
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