WHAT IS RADIO FREQUENCY

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When you first power on your receiver or transceiver you will be on what we call a frequency. The frequency you will be on is dependent of the receiver's or transceiver's operational frequency range.  

• Frequency is defined as an electromagnetic pulse of radiation or energy that oscillates in a repeatable pattern in one second of time.  
• The oscillation is measured in Hertz or Hz for short.   Frequency is based on the metric system.  As the frequency grows in size, the name will change.   
• The K in KHz or Kilohertz stands for Kilo or an equivalent of 1,000Hz.  
• The M in MHz or Megahertz stands for Mega or an equivalent of 1,000,000Hz.  
• The G in GHz or Gigahertz stands for Giga or an equivalent of 1,000,000,000Hz.