January 11, 201214 yr Why do channels still operate on the AM frequency? Stations like talksport that are national use this but the quality when travelling about is shocking compared to the FM frequency Is it a financial thing? Bugged me for ages
January 11, 201214 yr Not sure, perhaps someone more knowledgable may be able to elaborate, but I think long waves will travel further, without being absorbed. Might have seen some nature programme saying why creatures like moose, deer etc have 'low pitch' bellows for mating calls etc. Think they travel better in woods etc without being absorbed. These are sound waves however and the whole thing could be bollocks. Edited January 11, 201214 yr by Tonge moor green jacket
January 11, 201214 yr Bsically, the airwaves are packed. It's regulated by an act of parliament on the government's behalf by OFCOM. Thay allocate what frequencies can be used where. More Info here - it's a riveting read: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/publication/ra_info/ra365.htm http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/?a=0
January 11, 201214 yr Author dab, you manc pheasant As always you're correct sir But is it worth it just to listen to the cunt loud and clear in the mornings whilst driving?
Why do channels still operate on the AM frequency?
Stations like talksport that are national use this but the quality when travelling about is shocking compared to the FM frequency
Is it a financial thing? Bugged me for ages