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During a student's early solo navigation mission to destination Freetown, they have a list of frequencies written down to assist with communications, including the FREETOWN TOWER frequency:

TOWER: "126.305" ("2" looks like a "1")
GROUND: "135.7"
VOR: "116.350"

However, the student encounters difficulty interpreting their handwriting. Unsure about the correct frequency, the student tunes to "116.305". Which of the following statements is correct?

  • A

    This is the FRT VOR frequency and the pilot will hear the morse code for the VOR.

  • B

    The frequency is correct, the pilot will hear the TOWER.

  • C

    This is a VOR frequency and it will not be possible to tune it.

  • D

    The radio will automatically correct the frequency.

The band normally used for Aeronautical Mobile Service (AMS) voice communication is defined between 118.000 and 136.975 MHz.

Navigational aids such as VOR beacons, Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS), precision approach system (ILS/LAAS) use frequencies from 108 to 117.975 MHz.

  • As discussed above, 116.305 MHz is the frequency of a navigation beacon (VOR) and it cannot be selected on a VHF radio.

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