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A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio radio] is a generic term for the transmission of electromagnetic waves. In the above comparisons, a radio beacon is the one that is shouting or that is laying out the ropes. A beacon can include information, it can even send out music. Two-way communication is possible where the equipment on-board questions equipment on-ground or the beacon is used for ATIS or Tower communication. | A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio radio] is a generic term for the transmission of electromagnetic waves. In the above comparisons, a radio beacon is the one that is shouting or that is laying out the ropes. A beacon can include information, it can even send out music. Two-way communication is possible where the equipment on-board questions equipment on-ground or the beacon is used for ATIS or Tower communication. | ||
Radio beacons enable [[Radio navigation]] taking away the need for visual landmarks. Navigation at night and at high altitude is possible. | |||
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