"Dr.Death" wrote...
"Peter" wrote...

I get the impression that this may have been a Troll post, but it really
is a valid point.

It is far too common to refer to a broadcast band by the modulation method
used rather than the
band of frequencies used. Here in the UK we refer to those radio
broadcast bands as "MW"
(Medium Wave) and "VHF" (Very High Frequency). These bands are also
commonly referred to as
"AM" and "FM" simply because the MW band uses Amplitude Modulation and the
VHF band uses
Frequency Modulation.
We also have a band called "LW" (Long Wave), which also uses AM.

Regardless of the wave length, you can transmit an AM, FM, SSB or CW signal.

As long as the law permits it :~)

Our MW and LW bands are both used with AM, our VHF band uses FM. Technically it is possible to
use any mode on the frequencies, but not legally.
Because such bands are always used with AM or FM, they often get referred to by the mode
used... which can be misleading.


MW, LW and VHF are just different frequencies.

Bands of frequencies.
I don't know how many people in the UK still listen to MW or LW when VHF
broadcasts, using FM, provide much clearer audio and stereo broadcasts.


Regards,

Peter.