EASA NAV(A)basic
DME operates in the ____ frequency band and measures ____ range.
Answer
UHF; slant
Explanation
DME uses UHF signals and calculates the direct slant-range distance from aircraft to station by measuring the timing of interrogation and reply signals. **Key takeaway:** DME is UHF and reports slant range.\n\n**Glossary:** **UHF**: ultra-high frequency; **slant range**: direct aircraft-to-station distance.
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