TACAN bearing and distance frequencies are paired and assigned a what?

The correct choice highlights the importance of channel numbers in TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation) systems. TACAN bears a unique pairing of a specific bearing frequency and a distance measuring frequency assigned to aircraft. This pairing is essential for operational efficiency and ensures that aircraft can consistently and accurately receive navigational aid from the ground stations.

The channel number indicates a specific frequency pair that the aircraft should tune into for TACAN services, allowing for straightforward identification and minimizing the possibility of confusion among multiple available frequencies. Each channel corresponds to a distinct frequency assignment which provides standardized communication and navigational data.

In contrast, identification codes, frequency ranges, and service levels do not encapsulate the direct relationship of paired frequencies that TACAN utilizes for its operational function, thus making channel number the applicable answer in this context.