Why is VHF short range?

VHF waves, unlike longer waves, are not strongly reflected from the atmosphere; therefore, they do not bend readily around the Earth’s curvature and cannot be transmitted beyond the horizon. Their range is further limited by their inability to pass through hills or large structures .

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Is VHF a frequency?

Pros and Cons of VHF VHF consists of radio waves from 30 to 300 MHz and is used in some critical communication systems, like FM Radio, marine communications, long-range data transmission, and two-way land mobile radio systems.24 Nis 2021

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Which is better UHF or VHF?

UHF is the better all around signal and is by far the most popular, so if you are in doubt, choose UHF. UHF signals don’t travel quite as far outdoors as VHF signals, but they do a better job of penetrating wood, steel, and concrete, giving you better range and performance in urban environments and around buildings.

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