[Scan-DC] Overheard emergencies on 121.5

[John Wilson]

It's not common to hear them as it was in the past.  I recall hearing 
two comms involving inexperienced pilots receiving help regarding 
finding the closest airport and help talking them down. What also more 
common years ago were open transmitters on a private aircraft of which 
the pilots were not aware.  On several occasions I recall calling the 
Richmond AP reporting such.  You could watch the receiver's S meter as 
his/her's signal locked on 121.5 mhz. and increase to a peak and then 
weaken and was out of range.  With current global satellite SAR 
capability, I doubt it is used in the US.  I don't think the FAA 
facilities monitor 121.5 mhz. or 243.0 mhz. anymore.  But I do think 
some pilots and ground monitors still monitor.  I have both frequencies 
additionally programed in my scanners.

John

Greg Danes wrote:
> How common is it to hear these. Having heard one a few weeks back here in
> the Dulles airport area, it never made the news. I am guessing unless the
> pilot/s advise the passengers it never does.
>
> Greg/KJ4DGE
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