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For the ATC, see:

* https://archive.liveatc.net/rjtt/RJTT-Twr-TCA-Jan-02-2024-08...

* Via: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35868205-post57.html

13:13 JL516 continue approach. 14:53 landing clearance. 15:01 readback. 15:13 Japan Coast Guard JA772A taxi instructions. 17:35 fire reported on 34R.

* https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/35868237-post67.html

The recording quality isn't very good, perhaps because of the location of the receiver.

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Whenever I listen to these types of recordings, there's so much static and it's hard to hear the words. Is this how it actually sounds to pilots/ATC operators or is their feed actually much clearer?

It's usually much clearer.

These unofficial ATC feeds are usually captured by volunteers or at least companies not directly affiliated with the aviation industry (similarly to services like Flightradar24), sometimes some distance away from airports, which makes ATC and aircraft on the ground really hard to hear.

What also helps a lot is that the formats of messages relayed are pretty standardized (ICAO phraseology), and knowing what phrases to listen for can help a lot.

On the other hand, it can unfortunately also cause people to hear what they are primed for – such as a landing or takeoff clearance... (Not implying that this happened here – I can't make out what's being said on the tape myself!)

I can't prove it, but I doubt most of the ATC recording amateurs have very good antennas. Also, the ATC transmitters are likely pointed upward for obvious reasons.

I really wonder how visible the Dash-8 was on the runway? After all, it has strobes, beacon, and the A350 has landing lights.

Or there's too much other flashing lights around the runway? Or the pilots were busy monitoring the displays?

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