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Mount Gambier VOR (ID: MTG)


Coordinates: -37.751408 140.785267
Elevation (feet): 212
Frequency (MHz): 117.00
Range (nm): 130
Slaved Variation: 9
Name: Mount Gambier VOR (ID: MTG)

VOR, short for VHF Omni-directional Radio Range, is a type of radio navigation system for aircraft. VORs broadcast a VHF radio composite signal including the station's morse code identifier and data that allows the airborne receiving equipment to derive a magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHF_omnidirectional_range
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