Plain English Meaning

A specific range of radio frequencies that pilots use to talk to controllers and to receive signals from many ground-based navigation aids. Most cockpit radios you use in everyday flying operate in this band.

Full Definition

The band of radio frequencies from 30 to 300 megahertz (MHz). In aviation, VHF is the primary band used for short-range air-to-ground voice communication (typically 118.000-136.975 MHz) and for several navigation aids including VOR and ILS localizers.

Context Anchor

Seen in radio communication, , and discussions, especially when may affect what hears or receives.