Book 1 Flashcards
VLF Frequency Range
3khz - 30khz
LF Freqencie Range
30khz - 300khz
MF Frequency Range
300khz - 3Mhz
HF Frequency Range
3Mhz - 30Mhz
VHF Frequency Range
30Mhz - 300Mhz
UHF Frequency Range
300Mhz - 3Ghz
SHF Frequency Range
3Ghz - 30Ghz
EHF Frequency Range
30Ghz - 300Ghz
What Frequencies Bands are Ground Waves
VLF, LF, MF
What are the Attentuation Factors
- Depends on the frequency
- Conductivity of the earth
- Premativity of the earth
What Frequency band is a Sky Wave
HF
What are the factors effecting Sky Waves?
- Condition of the ionosphere
- The frequency of transmission
- Transmission power
What is a Critical Frequency?
The highest frequency a Sky Wave can travel vertically before returning to earth
What is Skip Distance?
The closest point of return for a given frequency
What is Dead Space?
The area between the furthest point travelled vertically by the ground way and the first point of return of the Sky Wave