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Blind transmission

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In aviation it is common to "transmit in the blind" when an aircraft is approaching a non-towered airport. The pilot will broadcast his position and intentions over a common frequency. If no other aircraft are in the traffic pattern, the pilot continues to transmit his position in the blind in case
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not being able to transmit (due to transmitter failure) or not wanting to transmit any acknowledgment (to avoid giving away further information and putting a military mission at risk).
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aircraft, or aircraft on the incorrect frequency, it would be appropriate phraseology to issue a transmission that includes the blind preamble, e.g.,
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occur, or when lack of time precludes the delay caused by waiting for receipts.
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is attempting to establish communication with a presumed
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another aircraft is in the area but unable to respond.
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