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Old 13th Jul 2007, 16:42
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DME X and Y-channels

Can anyone explain what the definition of a DME X-channel is. I have searched the web for a few hours and have found varying definitions.

I am studying for JAA ATPL and have ground school notes that tell me:

An X-channel is where the response from the (X-channel) ground transponder is 63MHz higher than the interrogators request frequency

and that

a Y-channel DME responds 63MHz lower than the interrogators.

I have found evidence that this is incorrect and that it is in fact the other way around (i.e. that the X-Channel DME responds 63 MHz lower). Can someone please tell me which is correct
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