Air Band Radio Handbook - Softcover

Air band radio listening enables one to eavesdrop on the conversation between aircraft and those on the ground who control them. This revised and updated edition seeks to assist in the recognition of aircraft flying overhead and provide an insight into the world of air traffic control. There are comprehensive lists of VHF, UHF and HF frequencies and callsigns enhanced with appendices, charts and illustrations. It describes the types of air band radio available, how to use them, and explains the intricacies of air traffic control and its jargon so that readers can translate the terminolgy.