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VHF

Referring to radio waves that have very short wavelengths (10 m–1 m). They are used for interference-free FM transmissions (see frequency modulation). VHF transmitters have a relatively short range, producing frequencies in the 30–300 MHz band.



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The RNLI's Stephen Wynne said a marine VHF radio saved them.
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