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A '''band''' is a contiguous segment of the radio frequency spectrum. For example, the 2 meter band, the most widely used [[VHF]] amateur radio band, extends from 144 to 148 MHz (megahertz). (Megahertz are a measurement of frequency.) Bands can overlap; for example, VHF itself is the band of frequencies from 30 to 300 MHz. | A '''band''' is a contiguous segment of the radio frequency spectrum. For example, the 2 meter band, the most widely used [[VHF]] amateur radio band, extends from 144 to 148 MHz (megahertz). (Megahertz are a measurement of frequency.) Bands can overlap; for example, VHF itself is the band of frequencies from 30 to 300 MHz. | ||
== Packet Radio == | |||
'''Packet radio''' is a [[digital]] system that creates computer networks using radio links. [[APRS]] is a popular use of packet radio. | |||
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Revision as of 19:12, 26 February 2023
This is a glossary of common amateur radio terms.
Band
A band is a contiguous segment of the radio frequency spectrum. For example, the 2 meter band, the most widely used VHF amateur radio band, extends from 144 to 148 MHz (megahertz). (Megahertz are a measurement of frequency.) Bands can overlap; for example, VHF itself is the band of frequencies from 30 to 300 MHz.
Packet Radio
Packet radio is a digital system that creates computer networks using radio links. APRS is a popular use of packet radio.
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