Aircraft Systems

Ultrakurzwellenfunk

Radio system in the VHF band (118–137 MHz) used for primary ATC voice communication within line-of-sight range.

Quick answer: Radio system in the VHF band (118–137 MHz) used for primary ATC voice communication within line-of-sight range.

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Quick answer

Radio system in the VHF band (118–137 MHz) used for primary ATC voice communication within line-of-sight range.

Why it matters

Ultrakurzwellenfunk matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Ultrakurzwellenfunk?

In this glossary, Ultrakurzwellenfunk refers to: Radio system in the VHF band (118–137 MHz) used for primary ATC voice communication within line-of-sight range.

How is Ultrakurzwellenfunk used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Wechseln Sie auf Ultrakurzwelle 121.800 für lokale ATC-Kommunikation."

Why does Ultrakurzwellenfunk matter in aviation?

Ultrakurzwellenfunk matters because it supports clear communication in Aircraft Systems contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Ultrakurzwellenfunk?

Ultrakurzwellenfunk is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Ultrakurzwellenfunk belong to?

In this glossary, Ultrakurzwellenfunk is grouped under Aircraft Systems. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Radio system in the VHF band (118–137 MHz) used for primary ATC voice communication within line-of-sight range.

Operational example

Switch to very-high-frequency radio 121.800 for local ATC communication.

Localized term

Ultrakurzwellenfunk

Localized example

Wechseln Sie auf Ultrakurzwelle 121.800 für lokale ATC-Kommunikation.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Aircraft Systems

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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