In the US, the AM broadcast band occupies 550 - 1,700 KHz, with assigned carrier frequencies
spaced by 10 KHz.
The FM broadcast band occupies 88 - 108 MHz, with assigned carrier frequencies
spaced by 200 KHz (0.2 MHz) starting at 88.1 MHz.
See page 101 of your study unit. In there you will find that radio frequencies used by commercial radio broadcasting stations range from about 550,000 Hz to 1,700,000 Hz.
In the USA ... -- Commercial AM radio stations operate with carrier frequencies spaced every 10 KHz between 550 KHz and 1700 KHz. -- Commercial FM radio stations operate with carrier frequencies spaced every 200 KHz between 88.1 MHz and 107.9 MHz.
No, DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radios do not receive AM stations. DAB is designed for digital broadcasting and operates on different frequencies compared to AM (Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Frequency Modulation) radio. If you want to listen to AM stations, you'll need a traditional AM radio or a device that specifically supports AM broadcasting.
The frequency that falls in the range of RF waves used by commercial radio broadcasting stations is 3 kHz to 300 GHz. This is the frequency of radio waves and the alternating currents that carry them.
In the USA: All commercial AM stations are assigned frequencies in the band 550-1620 KHz, in increments of 10 KHz. All commercial FM stations are assigned frequencies in the band 88-108 MHz, in increments of 100 KHz (0.1 MHz).
FM radio stations use decimals to specify their frequencies because the frequency range for FM broadcasting is divided into 200 kHz channels. For example, a station broadcasting at 94.1 MHz is operating at 94,100 kHz, and the decimal allows for finer differentiation between closely spaced frequencies. This precision helps avoid interference between stations and provides listeners with a clearer signal.
In the USA: All commercial AM stations are assigned frequencies in the band 550-1620 KHz, in increments of 10 KHz. All commercial FM stations are assigned frequencies in the band 88-108 MHz, in increments of 100 KHz (0.1 MHz).
Underground radio refers to independent radio stations that operate outside the mainstream broadcasting system, often focusing on niche genres, local music, or alternative content. These stations typically emphasize artistic freedom, community engagement, and a DIY ethos, often broadcasting without commercial constraints. They can be found on various platforms, including FM frequencies, internet streaming, and even pirate radio. Underground radio serves as a voice for underrepresented communities and promotes cultural diversity.
The frequencies of the various radio stations in Israel are between 87.6 and 106.9 FM. Some of the popular stations are Kol Hamusica, Radio Jerusalem, Reka and so many more.Ê
Each country has different frequency bands allocated for AM and FM radio. In the U.S. AM takes up the range from 535KHz to 1605KHz. FM radio takes 88.0MHz to 108.0MHz.Each radio station then receives a slice of that frequency band, regulated by the FCC. Each station is typically given a frequency far from all other stations. For example, three stations would be given the frequencies 93.3MHz, 94.5MHz and 96.1MHz. In theory, the stations could be closer (ie 94.3MHz, 94.5MHz and 94.7MHz) though this is rarely done because each station would then cause more interference to its neighbors.(The stations don't actually 'cause interference' to their neighbors. The weaknessis the ability of consumer-grade receivers to separate stations whose frequenciesare close together.)
Because different radio stations broadcast at different frequencies, and the radio tuner lets you decide which frequencies to listen to. Radio station owners have to buy the rights to use a particular frequency within a particular area. When you are driving sometimes you will hear two stations overlapping as you move out of the range of one station and into the range of another that is broadcasting on the same frequency.
An AM-modulated transmission can be operated on any radio frequency. In the USA, AM commercial broadcast stations are assigned carrier frequencies between 550 KHz and 1.7 MHz.