Yes I wouldn’t depend on it but it is information. When you get used to seeing many aircraft with your eyes and used to comparing what you see with the reported altitude, you’ll get a feel for whether the information is accurate or inaccurate.
Yes, that's my question. I've been unable to find any information on the web, other than, "It's whatever the aircraft is reporting."
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