Greytown VOR (ID: GYV)

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 VOR - VHF omni-directional radio range  Add category
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Note: image is slightly misaligned (Sep 2008). Coordinates below are valid.

Coordinates: -29.123544 30.586172
Elevation (feet): 3531
Frequency (MHz): 113.50
Range(nm): 100
Slaved Variation: -22.7
Name: Greytown VOR (ID: GYV)

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.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHF_omnidirectional_range
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Coordinates:   29°7'24"S   30°35'9"E
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