VHF is an abbreviation for very high frequency, a band of the radio spectrum spanning 30 to 300 MHz.
VHF stands for very high frequency, the band of the radio spectrum from 30 to 300 MHz. With wavelengths of a few meters that propagate mainly by line of sight, this band is widely used for FM radio broadcasting, television, two-way land mobile radio, and aviation and marine communication. VHF sits between the high frequency and ultra high frequency ranges in the spectrum.
Operating at very high frequencies places requirements on the cable carrying the signals, since loss and impedance matching become important as frequency rises. Coaxial cable used in the VHF range is engineered for appropriate loss and consistent impedance to preserve signal quality.
In commercial and industrial communication, band designations like VHF 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 important as frequency rises, coaxial cable used in the VHF range is engineered for appropriate loss and consistent impedance to preserve signal quality, with band designations guiding the selection of cable and equipment matched to the frequency.
At Windy City Wire, the focus on coaxial and signal cable for commercial communication spans the range of frequencies a facility may use, including VHF. Understanding designations like very high frequency supports the selection of cable engineered for the consistent impedance and appropriate loss that these signals require.
VHF (very high frequency)
ITU (International Telecommunication Union), which defines radio frequency band designations