Why and when does a controller say "Change to my frequency"

[brianshell]

My ever-curious brain is wanting to understand this more. Why do controllers have a "my frequency"? When and why do they use it?

[Keith Smith]

Forum search can be useful for common topics or phrases: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1868

[brianshell]

Forum search can be useful for common topics or phrases: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1868

So.. good info... just to clarify, this is a way for a controller to prioritize traffic?

[Pieces]

No. It's simply a controller in charge of multiple frequencies. Each frequency is for a certain geographical area. When you cross the boundary, the controller will ask you to change frequencies. It just so happens that it is the same controller, so he knows all your details. He's letting you know that he will be the same person talking to you on the next frequency.

[Keith Smith]

From a practical standpoint, as a pilot, the key difference is that you don't need to to use your full callsign (if you were using an abbreviated callsign before) and you don't need to state your altitude.

It has nothing at all to do with controller priority, you're just swapping to another frequency being worked by the same controller.

[brianshell]

Good info.. thanks all.