Nav Comm Section 1 part1 Flashcards
The LF (Low Frequency) range covers what frequencies?
30–300 kHz
The MF (Medium Frequency) range covers what frequencies?
300khz - 3000khz
The HF (High Frequency) range covers what frequencies?
3mhz - 30mhz
The VHF (Very High Frequency) range covers what frequencies?
30mhz-300mhz
The UHF (Ultra High Frequency) range covers what frequencies?
300mhz-3000mhz
The SHF (Super High Frequency) range covers what frequencies?
3ghz-30ghz
What Navigation & Communication devices use the LF range?
Loran ADF and NDB
What Navigation & Communication devices use the MF range?
ADF/NDB
Am broadcast + some HF comms
What Navigation & Communication devices use the HF range?
HF comms
What Navigation & Communication devices use the VHF range?
Marker beacons, fm broadcast, uhf, nav , uhf comm, localizer
What Navigation & Communication devices use the UHF range?
Glideslope DME transponder
What Navigation & Communication devices use the SHF range?
Radar altimeter, Doppler wave, wether radar
What happens to wavelength as frequency is increased?
Gets shorter
What is the most efficient length for any type of antenna?
1/2 the wavelength of the carrier wave
What is modulation?
Changing the form and characteristics of a radio wave to transmit information