The FAA has mandated new congestion standards for UAT 978MHz. The 6953 build includes revised RF handshake protocols for the Garmin GDL 88 and GTX 345R, preventing dropped "HOT" (High-Octane Traffic) alerts in busy Class B airspace.
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