Frequency Nomenclature
Nov 28th 2011, 11:32 | |
W0BBZTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
When enumerating frequencies in a discussion, specifically 2m, 70cm, 23cm, etc, does it make more sense to say 2 meters and up or 2 meters and down. What determines directionality? |
Nov 28th 2011, 16:28 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
It can be confusing to mix frequency and wavelength, even though they are related. As the wavelengths go down, the frequency goes up. Thus, 2 meters and down refers to 2m and higher bands, or in terms of frequency, 144, 222, 432, 902, 1296, 2304, 3456 (MHz) and so on. 144MHz and up also refers to the higher frequencies, 144, 222, and so forth. Zack Lau W1VT ARRL Senior Lab Engineer |