Subelement A: General Information and System Overview.— Topic :
Question 7A3
Element 7R (GMDSS-RO)What is the frequency range for Very High Frequency?
Explanation
Very High Frequency (VHF) is officially defined as the band of radio frequencies from 30 MHz to 300 MHz. This range is characterized by wavelengths between 1 and 10 meters. VHF signals primarily travel by line-of-sight propagation, making them ideal for local communication, FM radio broadcasting, television broadcasting, aircraft navigation, and amateur radio operations on bands like 6 meters (50-54 MHz), 2 meters (144-148 MHz), and 1.25 meters (222-225 MHz).
Option B, 3-30 MHz, describes the High Frequency (HF) band, commonly known for its ability to support long-distance skywave propagation. Option C, 300-3,000 kHz (or 0.3-3 MHz), falls within the Medium Frequency (MF) band, used for AM radio broadcasting and some maritime communications. Option D, 10-30 MHz, is a subset of the HF band and not the full VHF range.