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How can you determine if a route is beyond VHF coverage?

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Beetle007

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Is there any Jeppesen chart symbol that tells you if a route or area is beyond VHF coverage (i.e., would require an HF radio).
 
Is there any Jeppesen chart symbol that tells you if a route or area is beyond VHF coverage (i.e., would require an HF radio).

Unlike my heroic brothers on the East, I just fly domestic. FWIW, when I can't hear the controllers anymore, I figure that's a good indicator that I've gone beyond VHF coverage. Hope that helps.
 
Is there any Jeppesen chart symbol that tells you if a route or area is beyond VHF coverage (i.e., would require an HF radio).

It's in the legend section of the Jepp chart.
 
Is there any Jeppesen chart symbol that tells you if a route or area is beyond VHF coverage (i.e., would require an HF radio).

The symbol is "F.U." short for "frequency unavailable". That's when I pull out my sextant and start reporting my position with Morse Code via my on board Marconi.
 
You are usually handed off prior to loosing VHF range. You'll get a primary HF and a back up freq. You can usually hear the VHF for awhile afterwards though. But, after the SELCAL checks good, I usually tune in 121.5 and 123.45 and enjoy the quiet.

As far as a specific chart, I haven't specifically looked. I will next time since my curiosity has been jabbed.
 

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