Why did the uk move from describing a radio station by its wavelength to its frequency?

Posted by admin on May 9th, 2010 and filed under radio station | 1 Comment »

In the seventies (and long before) we knew a radio station’s wavelength, e.g. BBC Radio 1 was broadcast on 275 and 285 metres medium wave. At some point all radio stations forgot about wavelength and advertised their frequency, e.g. 1053 and 1089 MHz. I’m perfectly aware of the mathematical relationship between frequency and wavelength, but why was the change made?

Stephen W I searched on line and could not find your answer. Will keep saearching and get back to you.

* Have a Good Day *

~ Don ~

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  1. donk287 Says:

    Stephen W I searched on line and could not find your answer. Will keep saearching and get back to you.

    * Have a Good Day *

    ~ Don ~
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