Radio technology · Question 24 of 65
Which phenomena can influence the quality of VFH reception in aeronautical radio?
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Answer
- D Altitude of the aircraft and topographical features
Explanation
Because VHF is quasi-optical, reception depends mainly on altitude and terrain: the higher the aircraft and the clearer the line of sight to the ground station, the better. Day/night effects and the ionosphere affect long, medium and short waves.