Technician 2022-2026T3B08

What frequency range is referred to as VHF?

B
Answer
Radio wave propagation
Type
A
30 kHz to 300 kHz
B
30 MHz to 300 MHz
C
300 kHz to 3000 kHz
D
300 MHz to 3000 MHz

Answer Notes

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) organizes the radio spectrum into standardized bands based on factors of 10. The designation VHF stands for Very High Frequency, and it specifically covers the range from 30 MHz to 300 MHz. This frequency range includes popular amateur radio bands like the 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1.25-meter bands, as well as commercial FM broadcast radio and aviation communications. Radio waves in this range primarily travel by line-of-sight. The other options represent different ITU band classifications. For instance, 300 to 3000 MHz is UHF (Ultra High Frequency), and the ranges measured in kHz refer to Low Frequency (LF) and Medium Frequency (MF) bands.
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