Describe the radio frequencies typically used for aviation communication.

Description should include the following concepts:

• In general aviation, the most common types of radios are very high frequency (VHF).
• A VHF radio operates on frequencies between 118.0 megahertz (MHz) and 136.975 MHz and is classified as 720 or 760, depending on the number of channels it can accommodate.
• VHF radios are limited to line-of-sight transmissions; therefore, aircraft at higher altitudes can transmit and receive at greater distances.

PLT172 and PLT364

Process/Skill Questions:

• What radio frequencies are typically used for aviation communication?