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5 unusual facts about VHF omnidirectional range


Adcock antenna

The LFR remained as the main aerial navigation system in the U.S. and other countries until the 1950s, when it was replaced by VHF-based VOR technology.

The LFR remained as the main aerial navigation technology until it was replaced by the VOR system in the 1950s and 1960s.

Aviation communication

VHF omnidirectional range(VOR) is an example of a legacy system to determine relative location.

Killaloe/Bonnechere Airport

The associated VOR/DME, YXI, continues in operation and is associated with several airways.

Rekken

Rekken is also known in international aviation, by the VHF omnidirectional range called 'Rekken' (RKN).


Andrew Alford

Born in Samara, Russia, Alford invented and developed antennas for radio navigation systems, now used for VHF omnidirectional range and instrument landing systems.


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