Radio Navigationmedium#1156
Transponder Mode A provides:
A
Identification, altitude, and aircraft type
B
Identification and pressure altitude
C
Aircraft identification (squawk code) only
CorrectD
No information, only enhances radar return
Explanation
Mode A provides a 4-digit octal squawk code for aircraft identification only. Mode C adds pressure altitude reporting.
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