Aero Linx: Aviation Radio Bands
and Frequencies
Types of Aviation Radio Signals Some aviation signals can be
classified as being purely for navigation (NAV) or communication
(COM), but others are used for both. For example, some aircraft
navigation beacons and VHF Omnirange (VOR) navigation stations also
transmit voice communications.
CNS/ATM
Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management.
CNS/ATM is the collective term for the set of solutions for
modernizing outdated processes and procedures that were identified
from the FANS evaluations and recommendations. The solutions
include the use of digital data link for Communications, a global
navigation satellite system for Navigation, and automatic position
reporting for Surveillance.
"DoD officials did not adequately manage the acquisition
and support of NSRWA. Specifically, DoD officials were unable to
identify a comprehensive list of all DoD-owned and supported
Mi-17s, their total ownership costs, and all planned requirements
in support of these aircraft."
Source: From a one page IG report after the
Pentagon said that the recent purchase of a fleet of Mi-17
helicopters for use in Afghanistan was mishandled by the Department
of Defense.
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