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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]]''') uses the same frequencies as a VOR. A DME tells the equipment on board of the aircraft the distance towards the transponder. | 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. 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 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 fails it defaults to a stand alone DME. | ||