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...and unless you are very close in line of sight of one of the antennas (and we typically don't know where they are), it's not likely. Of course, don't forget to check the Chart Supplement - there just might be a direct CD frequency, like at this nontowered airport:But the truth is there's no guarantee that you can reach the published departure control frequency from the ground.
One habit I've gotten into when speaking with the last approach controller nearing my nontowered destination, is to ask if there is a good phone number to call them directly for a departure clearance (it's the reason I have a Bluetooth headset!). Another good question would be, "Can I reach you on the radio from the ground?"