Very low frequency

Very low frequency or VLF refers to radio frequencies (RF) in the range of 3 kHz to 30 kHz. Since there is not much bandwidth in this band of the radio spectrum, only the very simplest signals are used, such as for radio navigation. Also known as the myriameter band or myriameter wave as the wavelengths range from ten to one myriameters (an obsolete metric unit equal to 10 kilometers). VLF waves can penetrate water to a depth of roughly 10 to 40 ... more

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Frequency Range:

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  • 3,000
  • 30,000

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