AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Houston to S. America, HF Radio?          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviators (General Discussions) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Tom M Guest Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 12:38 am    Post subject: Houston to S. America, HF Radio? Can anyone tell me if airliners typically use HF radio on this route? It cuts close to land at the Yucatan, but not sure how the ATC is done. VHF or HF in the remote part of the route? Thanks Tom Back to top Steve House Guest Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2003 1:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Houston to S. America, HF Radio? Can't say for sure but I'm an SWL and there's an awful lot of activity on the HF frequencies from aircraft enroute over the Carribean and Gulf of Mexico. "Tom M" <courir26 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote Quote: Can anyone tell me if airliners typically use HF radio on this route? It cuts close to land at the Yucatan, but not sure how the ATC is done. VHF or HF in the remote part of the route? Thanks Tom Back to top Mike Culver Guest Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2003 1:01 am    Post subject: Re: Houston to S. America, HF Radio? I've flown to Uruguay twice on United, and regularly listen to Channel 9 (cockpit communications). All VHF, as far as I can tell. (And when I fly to Europe, they pipe HF onto Channel 9) [email]courir26 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com[/email] (Tom M) wrote in message news:<a0dd5fc9.0307221335.6af5b598 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com>... Quote: Can anyone tell me if airliners typically use HF radio on this route? It cuts close to land at the Yucatan, but not sure how the ATC is done. VHF or HF in the remote part of the route? Thanks Tom Back to top Newps Guest Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 1:22 am    Post subject: Re: Answer: Houston to S. America, HF Radio? I have a friend who flies 767's for Continental to Europe. They have HF's but they only use them as they just go out over the ocean to test and make sure they work. Otherwise all other communication with ATC is via satellite. They check in at least one an hour via basically email thru the satellite. If they want altitude changes it is also only an email away. Tom M wrote: Quote: I spoke with the Continental captain while we were getting our shoes examined in Caracas. He said they have HF on the 737-700, but don't use it as they have VHF all the way. Tom [email]mculver (AT) extencia (DOT) com[/email] (Mike Culver) wrote in message news:<7e6a222e.0307231701.71e11e98 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com>... I've flown to Uruguay twice on United, and regularly listen to Channel 9 (cockpit communications). All VHF, as far as I can tell. (And when I fly to Europe, they pipe HF onto Channel 9) [email]courir26 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com[/email] (Tom M) wrote in message news:<a0dd5fc9.0307221335.6af5b598 (AT) posting (DOT) google.com>... Can anyone tell me if airliners typically use HF radio on this route? It cuts close to land at the Yucatan, but not sure how the ATC is done. VHF or HF in the remote part of the route? Thanks Tom Back to top Capt. Doug Guest Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2003 6:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Houston to S. America, HF Radio? Quote: Tom M wrote in message > Can anyone tell me if airliners typically use HF radio on >this route? There is good VHF coverage over the Gulf in the flight levels. Low level aircraft will typically relay position reports to overflying aircraft. Nearing the Yucatan, the VHF coverage is comparable to service in the US. The only times I used HF over the Caribbean were for sending company messages and for setting my watch. D. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Aviators (General Discussions) All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.