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===VOR-DME=== | ===VOR-DME=== | ||
[[File:Pictogram_VOR-DME.png|frame|VOR-DME symbol]] | [[File:Pictogram_VOR-DME.png|frame|VOR-DME symbol]] | ||
Distance Measuring Equipment ('''[[DME]]''') | Distance Measuring Equipment ('''[[DME]]''') does '''not''' use the same frequencies as a [[VOR]]!. See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_measuring_equipment | the wikipedia page] for a detailed description. A DME tells the equipment on board of the aircraft the distance towards the station. There is two-way communication between the equipment on-board and the DME station to calculate the result. | ||
While a [[VOR]] can be a stand-alone beacon, a DME will be paired with a [[VOR]], a '''VOR-DME'''. Both senders will contain information about the other and tuning will be automatic. If the [[VOR]] station (of a VOR-DME) fails it defaults to a stand-alone [[DME]]. | While a [[VOR]] can be a stand-alone beacon, a DME will be paired with a [[VOR]], a '''VOR-DME'''. Both senders will contain information about the other and tuning will be automatic. If the [[VOR]] station (of a VOR-DME) fails it defaults to a stand-alone [[DME]]. | ||