Here's a breakdown of the frequency spectrum and where VHF fits in:
* Extremely Low Frequency (ELF): 3Hz - 3kHz
* Very Low Frequency (VLF): 3kHz - 30kHz
* Low Frequency (LF): 30kHz - 300kHz
* Medium Frequency (MF): 300kHz - 3MHz
* High Frequency (HF): 3MHz - 30MHz
* Very High Frequency (VHF): 30MHz - 300MHz
* Ultra High Frequency (UHF): 300MHz - 3GHz
* Super High Frequency (SHF): 3GHz - 30GHz
* Extremely High Frequency (EHF): 30GHz - 300GHz
VHF is used for a variety of purposes, including:
* Television broadcasting: Channels 2-13
* FM radio broadcasting: 88-108 MHz
* Aircraft and maritime communications
* Military and police communications
* Amateur radio
* Weather radar
* Satellite communications