MF
Definition
- Noun:
- Medium Frequency: A radio frequency band in the range of 300 to 3000 kilohertz (kHz). This band is used for various types of radio communication, including AM (Amplitude Modulation) broadcasting and maritime communications.
Usage
- Noun:
- The abbreviation MF is used primarily in technical, engineering, and broadcasting contexts to refer to a specific segment of the radio spectrum.
- It is often used as a modifier before nouns like "band," "radio," or "broadcasting."
Examples
- Noun:
- Many AM radio stations broadcast in the MF band.
- The navigation system uses an MF signal for communication.
- Check the receiver's settings for the MF frequency.
Advanced Usage
- "MF band": Refers specifically to the range of frequencies between 300 kHz and 3000 kHz.
- The old transmitter was designed for the MF band.
- "MF radio": Describes radio equipment or communication that operates within the medium frequency range.
- The ship is equipped with MF radio for coastal communication.
Variants and Related Words
- Medium Frequency (n): The full term for the abbreviation MF.
- Medium frequency waves have specific propagation characteristics.
- LF (Low Frequency) (n): The frequency band below MF (30–300 kHz).
- HF (High Frequency) (n): The frequency band above MF (3–30 MHz).
Synonyms
- 300-3000 kHz band: A descriptive synonym specifying the frequency range.
- AM band: A common synonym in the context of broadcasting, as AM radio primarily uses MF frequencies (along with part of the LF band).
Related Phrases
- MF/HF radio: A combined term for communication equipment covering both Medium and High Frequency bands.
- The emergency beacon is an MF/HF radio.
- MF broadcast: Transmission, typically AM radio, within the medium frequency range.
- MF broadcast services are reliable at night.
Noun
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300 to 3000 kilohertz
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