Terms and abbreviations · Question 25 of 63

What does the term "BLIND TRANSMISSION" mean?

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  • A Transmission of a message to the air traffic service in cases where radio contact cannot be established

Explanation

A blind transmission is made when two-way radio contact cannot be established but it is believed the ground station can hear it. The message is sent without a reply, for example when the receiver has failed. A transmission without a specific addressee is a broadcast.

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