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[alexf]

Silly question (for a non-RL pilot) but what's the difference between a square and a square with a diamond inside in VORs?

[tim arnot]

The square is the symbol for a DME ("Distance Measuring Equipment"). If your plane is equipped with a DME receiver, then tuning it will show distance, relative speed and time to the station. The morse code ident for a DME is at a higher pitch than for ADF, VOR etc.

The hexagon is the symbol for a VOR (VHF Omni Range) A VOR receiver in your aircraft has a vertical needle, the "CDI" (Course Deviation Indicator) that indicates your deviation from a specified radial. By turning the VOR Rose knob until the needle is centred, you can determine your current radial to the VOR.

A hexagon within a VOR is the symbol for a VOR/DME. This is simply a VOR and DME that are co-located and share the same frequency. So when you tune the VOR, you also tune the DME. This will then indicate both direction and range.

[alexf]

Duh. Thank you. I knew the diff between VOR/DME. It just didn't "click" when I saw the icons. Thanks!