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There has to be a clear line-of-sight with the beacon. If there are mountains or other obstructions the VOR signal can not be received. | There has to be a clear line-of-sight with the beacon. If there are mountains or other obstructions the VOR signal can not be received. | ||
While it is more expensive to operate a VOR station compared with a NDB the benefits are obvious. | While it is more expensive to operate a VOR station compared with a NDB the benefits are obvious. The signal is less hindered by unwanted reflections and other interferences, it takes away confusion about North and it can be used for automated flight. | ||
===VOR-DME=== | ===VOR-DME=== | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_measuring_equipment Distance Measuring Equipment ('''DME''')] uses the same frequencies as a VOR. A DME tells the equipment on board of the aircraft the distance towards the transponder. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distance_measuring_equipment Distance Measuring Equipment ('''DME''')] uses the same frequencies as a VOR. A DME tells the equipment on board of the aircraft the distance towards the transponder. | ||