When using the VHF-FM direction finder to steer on a signal, you should steer toward the signal source.

When using the VHF-FM direction finder to steer on a signal, you should steer toward the signal source.

• A. Toward the source
• B. Away from the source
• C. Perpendicular to the source
• D. Random direction

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that a VHF-FM direction finder shows the direction to the transmitting source, so to reach that source you steer along that bearing. By keeping your course on the line toward the beacon, you decrease the distance to it. Steering toward the source moves you closer; steering away would increase distance, and steering perpendicular would not bring you toward the beacon. In practice you continuously monitor the bearing and adjust to stay on the line to the transmitter as you move.

The main idea is that a VHF-FM direction finder shows the direction to the transmitting source, so to reach that source you steer along that bearing. By keeping your course on the line toward the beacon, you decrease the distance to it. Steering toward the source moves you closer; steering away would increase distance, and steering perpendicular would not bring you toward the beacon. In practice you continuously monitor the bearing and adjust to stay on the line to the transmitter as you move.