Radio Navigationhard#1192
The BFO (Beat Frequency Oscillator) on an ADF receiver is used to:
A
Increase the signal strength
B
Improve bearing accuracy
C
Filter out interference
D
Make the Morse code ident of an unmodulated CW NDB carrier audible
CorrectExplanation
The BFO generates an internal tone that, when mixed with the unmodulated carrier of a CW NDB, produces an audible beat frequency for identification.
Ready for a timed quiz?
Test yourself with random questions from Radio Navigation and all other ATPL subjects.
Start a Practice Quiz