[R-390] Mystery Antenna

[rbethman]

Yes sir!

That is indeed a VOR system.  You tune in yor VOR, (Variable Omni-Range) 
instrument to the specified frequency.

It, by needle deflection, tells you whether you are on course to THAT 
location.  Very many are located around the country.  You navigate by 
them and with dual VORs in the aircraft can determine when you have 
arrived at an intersecting point along your path.

However, general aviation aircraft 'normally' do NOT have the DME 
(Distance Measuring Equipment) instruments.  Learjets, Military, and 
Commercial aircraft do.

Bob - N0DGN
> I think that's a VOR antenna with the cone removed. Maybe out of service?
> What you think is the elephant cage is the platform. Notice the small
> radiators at the top that appear to be forming a compass rose. You can check
> local NOTAMS to answer that question.
>
> Roger WA3YTM
>