EUROCONTROL Guidelines (GUID-174) on 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing for Military Operators

This document provides technical guidance to Military Operators and ATM planners on the implementation and use of VHF 8.33 kHz channel spacing in the ICAO European Region. It addresses decisions of the ICAO European Air Navigation Planning Group (EANPG) and the radio frequency function of Commission Regulation (EU) No 2019/123 performed by the Network Manager.

This document compiles technical requirements, procedures and other relevant information for military operators, supporting the harmonisation of the ATC air-ground voice communications service using VHF 8.33 kHz channel spacing. It describes best practices, procedures and implementation options concerning: aircraft equipage, ground equipment, provision of UHF to handle non-8.33 kHz State aircraft flying as GAT/IFR, flight planning, frequency management, use of 8.33 kHz for military aircraft operating as GAT and (i)OAT and civil-military coordination mechanisms.

Edition 3 reflects changes in the EU regulatory framework, including amended, transferred and deleted rules/articles (notably the deletion of the state aircraft article). It also incorporates the latest developments in flight plan filing and updates references to the most recent published documents.

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EUROCONTROL Guidelines (GUID-174) on 8.33 kHz Channel Spacing for Military Operators Ed. 3.0
EUROCONTROL Guidelines on 8.33kHz channel spacing for Military operators Ed. 2.0

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