Loran Receiver

A Loran receiver, also known as a Loran-C receiver, is a device used to receive and interpret signals from the Loran-C navigation system. Loran-C (Long Range Navigation-C) is a terrestrial radio navigation system that was widely used for navigation and positioning before the advent of GPS.

Loran-C works by using a network of ground-based transmitters to broadcast timing signals. These signals are received by a Loran receiver, which measures the time difference between the signals from different transmitters. By comparing these time differences, the receiver can calculate its position.

Loran receivers typically have a display that shows the calculated position, as well as other navigation information such as speed and heading. They may also have additional features such as waypoint storage, route planning, and integration with other navigation systems.

While Loran-C has been largely phased out in favor of GPS, there are still some areas where Loran-C signals are available and receivers can be used for navigation. Additionally, some Loran receivers have been adapted to work with other navigation systems, such as GPS and GLONASS, to provide enhanced positioning capabilities.