Terrestrial frequencies
As terrestrial frequencies is called frequency electromagnetic waves , which for terrestrial transmission of television - and radio programs of the broadcasting can be used.
The broadcast bands of the higher frequencies, which have only a limited spread, depend on the country.
In German-speaking Europe, the following are used:
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Long wave (LW)
- 148.5 kHz ... 283.5 kHz ( long wave broadcast , amplitude modulated , AM)
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Medium wave (MW)
- 526.5 kHz ... 1606.5 kHz ( medium wave broadcast , AM)
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Short wave (KW)
- Multiple bands between 3.9 MHz and 26.1 MHz ( shortwave broadcast , AM)
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Ultra short wave (VHF)
- VHF band I : 47 MHz ... 68 MHz (PAL-B TV, DVB-C )
- VHF band II : 87.5 MHz ... 108 MHz ( VHF radio , frequency-modulated , FM)
- VHF band III : 174 MHz ... 230 MHz (PAL-B TV, DVB-C, DVB-T , DAB / DAB + )
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Decimeter wave (UHF)
- Band IV: 470 MHz ... 582 MHz (PAL-G TV, DVB-C, DVB-T, DVB-T2 HD )
- Band V: 582 MHz ... 854 MHz (PAL-G TV, DVB-C, DVB-T, DVB-T2 HD)
- L-Band: 1.452 GHz ... 1.492 GHz (according to the T-DAB standard, see Digital Audio Broadcasting )
For more information, see also frequency band and aerial television .
References
- ^ ITU: Recommendation ITU-R V.431-7: Nomenclature of the Frequency and Wavelength Bands Used in Telecommunications