Altitude Reporting Mode is normally selected automatically when the aircraft is on the ground
or airborne. Altitude Reporting Mode can also be selected manually by touching the ALT Button. When
Altitude Reporting Mode is selected, an ALT indication will appear on the Transponder
Datafield Button. Selecting Altitude Reporting Mode enables transmission of transponder replies
and squitters. Transmissions will include pressure altitude information. The ALT indication
and transponder code on the Transponder
Datafield Button will appear green while airborne
and white while on the ground. When the transponder is operating with an air state of
on-ground it will disable replies to Mode A, Mode C, and Mode S all-call interrogations so the
aircraft will not show up on the traffic systems of other aircraft. 120: Altitude Reporting Mode