The term AM is commonly used to cover both Medium Wave (MW) and Long Wave (LW). All AM radio stations broadcast in mono.
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This type of modulation is used by broadcasters in three frequency bands: medium frequency (MF, also known as medium wave: MW); low frequency (LF, also known as long wave : LW), and high frequency (HF, also known as short wave: SW). The term AM is often used to refer to the medium frequency band (see MF below).
Read moreWhat does MW mean on my radio?
Medium wave (MW) is the part of the medium frequency (MF) radio band used mainly for AM radio broadcasting.
Read moreIs FM and MW the same?
Medium wave (MW) signals are transmitted using amplitude modulation (AM) and the terms are used interchangeably . FM signals are mostly transmitted in the very high frequency (VHF) or ultra high frequency (UHF) bands and are used for voice (radio) as well as video (TV) broadcasting.
Read moreWhat is LW on a radio?
In radio, longwave, long wave or long-wave, and commonly abbreviated LW, refers to parts of the radio spectrum with wavelengths longer than what was originally called the medium-wave broadcasting band .
Read moreWhat is radio frequency in communication?
A radio frequency (RF) signal refers to a wireless electromagnetic signal used as a form of communication , if one is discussing wireless electronics. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic radiation with identified radio frequencies that range from 3kHz to 300 GHz.
Read moreHow does RF radio communication work?
Radio frequency waves (RF) are generated when an alternating current goes through a conductive material . Waves are characterized by their frequency and length. Frequency is measured in hertz (or cycles per second) and wavelength is measured in meters (or centimeters).
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