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Time Standard Frequencies
The National Bureau of Standards operates station WWV in Fort
Collins, Colorado, on 2.500, 5.000, 10.000, 15.000, and 20.000
MHz. These stations broadcast the exact time of day at specified
intervals.
You can pick up Canada’s stat ion CHU on 7.335 MHz.
You can pick up Australia’s station VNG on 12.000 MHz .
International Radio Stations
International commercial broadcasts are found in several bands.
You can hear these most often during the evening hours between
6:00 PM and midnight (your time). Programming (often in English)
usually contains news, commentaries, music, and special features
refl ectin g the cul ture of the specifi c country.
European stations often list a frequency by giving its wavelength.
For example, you might hear “the 19-meter ban d.” (See “ Frequenc y
Conversion” on Page 12.)
Notes:
• The foll owing table sh ows som e of the most popula r bands.
Band (in met ers) Frequency Range (i n MHz)
49 5.950–6.200
*41 7.100–7.30
31 9.400–9.900
25 11.600–12.100
19 15.100–15.800
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