How far away can you pick up a VOR signal?

VOR stations are fairly short range: the signals are line-of-sight between transmitter and receiver and are useful for up to 200 nautical miles (370 kilometres). Each station broadcasts a VHF radio composite signal including the mentioned navigation and reference signal, station's identifier and voice, if so equipped.



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