Frequency — What It Means in Ham Radio

Frequency — How fast a radio wave oscillates.

Measured in Hertz. Amateur frequencies are usually given in megahertz — 146.520 MHz, for example.

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Related words

• SSB — Single Sideband. HF voice.
• Sporadic E — Sudden short-lived openings.
• APRS — Automatic Packet Reporting System.
• Watts — Transmit power.
• Band — A range of frequencies set aside for a purpose.
• FM — Frequency Modulation. VHF and UHF voice.
• SSTV — Slow-Scan Television.
• SWR — Standing Wave Ratio.