Re: R-4808N Fixes and Janet Routes


Message posted by Manta on January 25, 2007 at 15:57:34 PST:

There is a difference between ILS marker beacons (outer, middle and inner), which transmit on 75 Mhz, and and Low/Medium Frequency non-directional beacons (NDBs) associated with ILS approaches which are called "Compass Locators".

The marker beacons emit an aural tone and illuminates a light on the instrument panel to mark a position.

NDBs/locators allow an aircraft to home in on the beacon and fly toward it. On the other hand, marker beacons provide no directional guidance. The two transmitters are often co-located on purpose, which contributes to the confusion of the terms.


In Reply to: Re: R-4808N Fixes and Janet Routes posted by lone wolf on January 24, 2007 at 18:22:59 PST:

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