Originally Posted by
SometimesFlyer
Would you be able to hear it if it is operating in the area? Like on United's channel 9 and say you are passing through the same controller's area?
Yep, you can hear it if you're listening to a tower or ramp where it is. I've done this a few times, but never on channel 9, only on on my radios. Its kind of interesting, because the AF actually replaces the tower controllers with AF controllers while the aircraft is present, so you'll hear some interesting accents sometimes.