riverrock wrote:@Miscellaneous - my post did say "when in range of ATOM".
Absolutely.
However it is something that could conceivably be taken as when in the air, when switched on... I think it is important to be clear that there is not always a station within range.
Interesting first image.
riverrock wrote:I can only make a decision based on my own circumstances.
I was in no way questioning your choice, clearly everyone should make their decision based on their specific circumstances. However, it's important to be aware of those circumstances and knowing the extent of the local ATOM grid is part of that.
It is not for me to criticise anyones choice.
Maybe I'm alone, however I think being too loose discussing ATOM grid coverage (or assumptions about any EC capability) may result in pilots believing they have coverage when in fact they do not. I have a fear that, irrespective of the EC being used, there could be a tendency towards complacency in lookout. Complacency when the box is looking out for you is bad enough, complacency when you think it is and it isn't, is a bigger issue.
@leemoore1966 thanks for the reply.
Strathaven is quite high (800?), so I would expect good coverage. However I'm struggling to understand how to interpret the relevance of the displayed coverage. At what altitudes were the displayed returns? Can you show similar displays with a ceiling limit of, say, 5000'?
I note you still don't answer my question about what coverage you do have.
Misc.