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VOR
VOR
Ground-based electronic NAVAID transmitting 360° azimuth signals on assigned frequencies ranging from 108.0 to 117.9 mHz to serve as the basis for the National Airspace System (NAS). The signals are identified by discreet Morse code identifiers and may have voice capabilities for ATC and FSS/ AFSS communications.
source: FAA Advanced Avionics Handbook (FAA-H-8083-6)
VHF OmniRange. A ground-based navigation aid transmitting very high-frequency (VHF) navigation signals 360° in azimuth, on radials oriented from MAGNETIC NORTH. The VOR periodically identifies itself by Morse Code and may have an additional voice identification feature. Voice features can be used by ATC or FSS for transmitting information to pilots.
source: FAA Aerosense Glossary
Very high frequency Omni Range navigation.
source: FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe Handbook (FAA-H-8083-31)
A ground-based electronic navigation aid transmitting very high frequency navigation signals, 360 degrees in azimuth, oriented from magnetic north. Used as the basis for navigation in the National Airspace System. The VOR periodically identifies itself by Morse Code and may have an additional voice identification feature. Voice features may be used by ATC or FSS for transmitting instructions/information to pilots. (See NAVIGATIONAL AID.)
source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
A ground-based electronic navigation aid transmitting very high frequency navigation signals, 360 degrees in azimuth, oriented from magnetic north. Used as the basis for navigation in the National Airspace System. The VOR periodically identifies itself by Morse Code and may have an additional voice identification feature. Voice features may be used by ATC or FSS for transmitting instructions/information to pilots.
source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
Very-High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR): Electronic navigation equipment in which the flight deck instrument identifies the radial or line from the VOR station, measured in degrees clockwise from magnetic north, along which the aircraft is located.
source: FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25A)
Very-high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR): Electronic navigation equipment in which the flight deck instrument identifies the radial or line from the VOR station, measured in degrees clockwise from magnetic north, along which the aircraft is located.
source: FAA Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2)
VHF Omnidirectional Range: a type of ground-based navigation transmitter which sends signals in all directions to enable aircraft to identify their position. The intersection of two VOR radials provides the aircraft’s position.
source: ICAO English Pro Aviation Glossary

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