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Long-distance radio communication Amplitude Modulation (AM) is the answer, because Frequency Modulation (FM) works at frequencies greater than from 50 MHz and can only be used for line-of-site communication, although it can be used to communicate for long distances into space.

For long-distance communication, AM and Single-sideband (SSB) modulation can be used in the high-frequency (HF) range in the region of 30 MHz, but the distance is limited to about 30 to 100 kilometers. If ionospheric conditions are good, however, communicating with someone at the opposite side of the globe is possible, because radio signals bounce off the ionosphere back to the Earth and then back to the ionosphere. This phenomenon is called "skip."

If you desire continuous long-distance communication, you need to use the lower band of the RF spectrum: long-wave, medium-wave or short-wave signals. With AM, these frequency ranges are not affected by obstacles like mountains or buildings and are called ground waves, because they follow the contour of the Earth. Hence, with enough power and a good directional antenna, it is possible to communicate around the Earth. The only problem is Static-interference (QRM) on the received signal that can make clear communication next to impossible. Sunspots and other sun activities can also affect this type of communication and can even blank out communication totally, a phenomenon known as "radio silence."

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Why amplitude modulation used for long distances?

AM travels well over longer distances than FM is capable of, but has a lower fidelity and is more susceptible to metal, which is why it is not used as often in cities.


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