Communication Breakdown
ATC Issue All Types; Inflight Event / Encounter Weather / Turbulence
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Chart Or Publication; Weather; Human Factors; Environment - Non Weather Related
After making the missed approach at DGG airport we followed the missed approach instructions - 'Climbing LEFT turn to 3;800 FT direct AWAMY and hold.' The problem is that at 3;800 FT we were unable to contact Anchorage Center and receive clearance to our alternate airport. We were unable to contact Kotzebue Radio either. Eventually (about 1 1/2 turns in the hold) another pilot on the frequency established a relay for us to get clearance to climb higher from Anchorge Center.The FAA should change the missed approach holding altitude to 8;000 FT or higher at AWAMY. In the mean time; establish a policy that requires us to request an alternate missed approach holding altitude clearance before losing contact with Center when cleared for the approach.
A B737 flight crew was unable to contact Anchorage Center following a missed approach at DGG.