How is radio range calculated?

That formula is: Horizon in kilometers = 3.569 times the square root of the antenna height in meters . For example, if the antenna height of a radio is at 6 feet (1.82880 meters tall) the horizon is 2.99 miles away (4.83 kilometers) and another radio with the antenna at 6 feet, that equals approximately a 6-mile range.

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What channels are in the low band VHF?

Low-band VHF range of 49 MHz includes transmission of wireless microphones, cordless phones, radio controlled toys and more . Slightly higher VHF range of 54-72 MHz operates television channels 2-4, as well as wireless systems defined as “assistive listening.” VHF frequencies 76-88 MHz operate channels 5 and 6.21 Eyl 2015

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What is VHF low?

In the United States, the frequencies used for these systems may be grouped into four general bands or ranges: low-band VHF (49-108 MHz) , high-band VHF (169-216 MHz), low-band UHF (450-806 MHz), and high-band UHF (900-952 MHz). VHF represents “Very High Frequency” while UHF represents “Ultra High Frequency.”

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