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Mojo Electro

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6. As has been said in the thread,

Reply to MysticHuman (Original post)

Mon Mar 17, 2014, 07:06 PM

Mar 2014

there are times when it is apropriate for the transponder to be off. I believe it's really only used while in flight.

It is actually just put in "standby" mode where it is not transmitting, though I believe it can be disabled by pulling the circuit breaker that supplies power to it.

Here is a picture of the transponder control panel on a 777 console, which is positioned in between the 2 pilots on the right side next to the seat, with the transponder switch shown in the "standby" position.

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I have a question about planes "Transponders"..... [View all] MysticHuman Mar 2014 OP

yea, I had the same question. The answer is quinnox Mar 2014 #1

I asked that question yesterday. moondust Mar 2014 #2

Thanks moondust.... MysticHuman Mar 2014 #5

Probably so you can maintain the plane without bothering the tower jmowreader Mar 2014 #3

As I stated to Moondust - using a different frequency or band would MysticHuman Mar 2014 #7

It is a good question. The answer is in the other responses. longship Mar 2014 #4

As has been said in the thread, Mojo Electro Mar 2014 #6

Just open the circuit breaker Kilgore Mar 2014 #8

I am sure this could be prevented MysticHuman Mar 2014 #9