An aviation radio frequency receiver front end (502) and a corresponding antenna (501) are coupled together. The antenna is configured and arranged to be disposed during use in a fixed position proximal to an exterior surface of the aircraft fuselage. By one approach the antenna and the aviation radio frequency receiver front end are disposed in close physical proximity to one another. This can comprise, for example, having these elements comprise a single integrated physical structure. This can also comprise, where desired, disposing a corresponding aviation radio frequency receiver back end in close proximity to such components.