B737-700
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 216; Flight Crew Type 11000
Communication Breakdown; Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types
Human Factors
Tampa Tower was broadcasting simultaneously over Tower; Ground; and Clearance Delivery frequencies. This was very distracting; especially while flying an ILS approach with challenging weather conditions. The transmissions were non-stop to include lengthy Clearance Delivery reads and read backs. This was a problem for several reasons. First; all the chatter was very distracting and only worsened as we were flying an ILS due to deteriorating weather conditions. Even in clear conditions; this would have been too much. Secondly; there was not any chance to squeeze in our own transmissions since they were talking non-stop. Lastly; the Controller was essentially maxed out. Sure; he was managing; but it was getting chaotic. After landing; we mentioned how this was a problem but got zero response back. This practice is unacceptable; in my opinion; especially given the volume of traffic and the weather conditions.
B737 Captain reported TPA Tower Controller broadcasting on all frequencies caused a distraction to the flying pilot.