medium frequency
Definition
- Noun:
- A radio frequency band: "medium frequency" specifically refers to the range of radio frequencies from 300 to 3000 kilohertz (kHz). This band is used for various types of radio communication, including AM broadcasting and maritime communications.
Usage
- The term "medium frequency" is used as a technical noun to specify a particular segment of the electromagnetic spectrum. It is commonly abbreviated as MF.
- It is typically used in contexts related to telecommunications, broadcasting, radio engineering, and navigation.
Examples
- Noun:
- Traditional AM radio stations broadcast in the medium frequency band.
- The ship's radio operator tuned to a medium frequency channel for the distress call.
- The new antenna is designed to transmit signals more efficiently at medium frequencies.
Advanced Usage
- "MF band": A common abbreviation for the medium frequency range.
- The regulations for the MF band are set by international agreement.
- "Medium-frequency wave": Refers to a radio wave within this frequency range.
- Medium-frequency waves can travel long distances by following the curvature of the Earth, especially at night.
Variants and Related Words
- MF (n): The standard abbreviation for "medium frequency."
- The transceiver operates on both HF and MF bands.
- Medium wave (MW) (n): A term often used interchangeably with "medium frequency," particularly in the context of AM radio broadcasting.
- Turn the dial to the medium wave section to find news stations.
Synonyms
- Intermediate frequency: In some technical contexts, this can refer to a frequency band between low and high, though it is not a perfect synonym as it often refers to a specific processing stage in electronic equipment.
- MW (Medium Wave): A near-synonym, especially in broadcasting terminology.
Related Phrases
- MF propagation: Refers to the characteristics of how medium frequency radio waves travel.
- MF propagation is affected by solar activity and time of day.
- MF spectrum: Denotes the portion of the radio spectrum occupied by medium frequencies.
- Allocating space in the MF spectrum is a complex regulatory task.
Noun
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300 to 3000 kilohertz
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