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What is the primary purpose of the VHF communication system?
Which component is used to make frequency selections for the VHF communication systems?
What happens when the transfer button is pressed on the Radio Management Panel?
Before transmitting a request to a VHF ground station, what step must be taken?
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How many independent VHF systems does a modern aircraft typically have?
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The HF communication system is primarily used for long distance __________.
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Modern aircraft types often use __________ systems to replace HF communication.
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Each HF communication system typically includes a __________ and an antenna.
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An antenna coupler is needed to tune the antenna to the selected HF __________.
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The __________ mode in HF communication transmits a modulated signal via a carrier.
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SSB stands for __________ side band, a mode for efficient HF transmission.
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Before transmission, the antenna must be tuned using the __________ coupler.
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The first step in establishing HF communication involves connecting the audio equipment to the transmission and reception channel of HF __________.
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Study Notes
VHF Communication System
- VHF communication is used for short-distance voice and data comms with ground stations or other aircraft.
- The frequency range for aircraft comms is 118 MHz to 136.975 MHz.
VHF System Components
- Modern aircraft have three independent VHF systems (VHF 1, VHF 2, VHF 3).
- Components include: transceivers, antennas, ACARS, AMU, audio equipment.
- Each system has a transceiver and antenna located in different areas of the aircraft fuselage.
- The 3 antennas are installed at different locations on the aircraft fuselage.
VHF System Components Location
- VHF antennas are positioned at specific locations on the aircraft's exterior.
- VHF transceivers are housed within the aircraft's avionics compartment.
Radio Management Panel (RMP)
- The RMP is used to select frequencies for VHF and HF radio communication systems.
- It has two frequency windows: active and standby.
- The active window displays the current operating frequency for the selected system.
- The standby window shows the new frequency selected.
- Pressing the transfer button swaps the active and standby windows.
- All RMPs are synchronized and update each other in real-time.
System Operation
- To connect to a VHF ground station, verify the audio equipment selection and the selected VHF system in the RMP.
- The desired frequency is selected using the frequency selector knob.
- Before transmission, listen for ongoing communication on the selected frequency.
- Transmission is initiated by activating the PTT (push-to-talk) switches.
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Description
Explore the essential aspects of VHF communication systems used in aviation, including their frequency range and components. This quiz covers key topics such as transceivers, antennas, and the Radio Management Panel (RMP) in modern aircraft.
