Ultra high frequency, abbreviated UHF, is a band of the radio spectrum spanning roughly 300 MHz to 3 GHz.
Ultra high frequency, abbreviated UHF, is the band of the radio spectrum from roughly 300 MHz to 3 GHz. These frequencies have relatively short wavelengths that allow compact antennas and carry substantial information, which is why the band is used for television broadcasting, mobile and cellular communication, and many other wireless systems. Ultra high frequency sits between the very high frequency and super high frequency ranges.
Operating at these frequencies places demands on the cable that carries the signals, since loss and impedance matching become more significant as frequency rises. Coaxial cable used in the ultra high frequency range is engineered for low loss and consistent impedance to preserve signal quality.
In commercial and industrial communication, band designations like ultra high frequency guide the selection of cable and equipment matched to the frequency. Recognizing the band helps in choosing cable suited to its requirements.
Because loss and impedance matching become more significant as frequency rises, coaxial cable used in the ultra high frequency range is engineered for low loss and consistent impedance to preserve signal quality, with the band guiding the selection of cable and equipment matched to it.
At Windy City Wire, the focus on coaxial and signal cable for commercial communication spans the range of frequencies a facility may use, including ultra high frequency. Understanding the band supports the selection of cable engineered for the low loss and consistent impedance that high-frequency signals require.
UHF (ultra high frequency)
ITU (International Telecommunication Union), which defines radio frequency band designations