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Encyclopedia: High frequency (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | High frequency (HF) radio frequencies are between 3 and 30 MHz. |
 | | The high frequency band is very popular with amateur radio operators, who can take advantage of direct, long-distance (often inter-continental) communications and the "thrill factor" resulting from making contacts in variable conditions. |
 | | International shortwave broadcasting utilizes this set of frequencies, as well as a seemingly declining number of "utility" users (marine, aviation, military, and diplomatic interests), who have, in recent years, been swayed over to less volatile means of communication (e.g. |
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