What are VHF and UHF signals?

UHF stands for “Ultra High Frequency” while VHF stands for “Very High Frequency.” UHF can range from low band (378-512 MHz) to high band (764-870 MHz) while VHF ranges from low band (49-108 MHz) to high band (169-216 MHz). MHz stands for Megahertz and measures the speed of electronic devices.12 Mar 2019

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Can you communicate with a VHF radio?

The open VHF frequencies are intended for operational messaging , so it’s OK to share weather info, but not to talk sports. End each transmission with “over” and when you are done with the conversation say your boat name and out, “Big Daddy out,” which let’s everyone know you are done using that channel.

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Can VHF transmit data?

Data can be transmitted using the VHF radio signals that form the basis for the Forest Serviceʼs radio networks . Figure 1—Data is transmitted from a remote site by a modem (left), inter- face (center), and Bendix-King radio (right).

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