VHF vs UHF - What's the difference

VHF vs UHF - What's the difference

We often get calls pertaining to Two-Way radios and our asked what is the difference between UHF ( Ultra High Frequency ) and VHF ( Very High Frequency ), well in today's video we hope we can help clarify and explain the difference between these two radio frequencies. More or less just a small increase of electromagnetic waves but also the length and duration of the signal.

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[skins]

THANK YOU for the easy way you put it by comparing the UHF & VHF to 7ft & 3foit poles.
That was a fantastic visual which made it so simple and easy to understand WHY it's easy for one frequency to travel or why it's difficult for it to travel compared to the other frequency!
Why can't instructors made it that simple??

[checkmate]

Reminds me of my reverb unit i had back in the 60's in my old buick special.

[davidmaclennan]

Sad that he repeatedly says wrong terminology as many others before me have commented...
He says hertz.
He should say megahertz.
He sounds like he recorded this while sitting on the toilet.
Terrible echo from the room he is in.

[chrisscott]

Units are completely wrong and the echo is very distracting.

[BrotherNkosi]

Wow based on some of the criticisms below, I;m kind of scared to say this.. But anyway here goes. Thanks for taking the time to do a video and sharing it.. Peace.

[richardowens]

Please, delete this video, correct the material, and record it, again! Thanks!

[ZZMAU-mt]

I'm not very bright so I don't fully understand everything. I'd ask you to repeat things but the echo has got me covered.

[ArvinDomingo]

I thought that the echo is caused by me watching it inside the bathroom 😂

[ice-man]

Get rid of the echo, annoying, turned off after 2 minutes

[Zapo]

I am fairly sure that a lower frequency signal has better penetration than higher frequencies..

Ie VHF has better penetration over uhf?

[muddyboots-mac]

nice content sir, i m new to mobile radio, need your advice which model is suitable for me VHF or UHF. I used the radio to communicate with other car radio when i m on convoy with other 4x4 truck and some of them using a walkie talkie for short distance only. The freq we are using is 149.900. So can you recommend me the radio and antenna, i prefer to put the antenna on the front bumper, thanks

[mbbrooks]

Excellent, exactly what I was seeking.

[tomje]

So, would you say when using radios in a rural environment use VHF, but when using them in a built up environment use UHF? Or just stick with UHF in both areas as it does the same in the open as VHF does? Thanks!

[mikecubes]

did you record the sound through an old CB radio with an echo?

[abbieamavi]

*y'all are complainers, the echo isn't that bad, I learned a lot from this video regardless. Even if it does sound like he filmed it in a big bathroom.* 😂

[CanadianDrifter]

Great info! But I think you need to record the audio in a bigger room or warehouse in the future. Don't hold back on the echo effect. Way more is better.

[Spookieham]

Why do I suspect he knows sweet f-all about the subject. If you can't get Mhz right ..

[zacharyking]

So... working under this theory. The lower the frequency, the longer distance you can travel (when free of obstructions). This is why most HAM operators use HF and many military radios are in the HF band. Then why do all aircraft, military and civilian alike tend to stick to the UHF band? There are no obstructions up there. Serious question

[whatzupmomoland]

Hi I’m new to ham radio
I got a 12watts uv5r HP
QUESTION:
How far can a 12watts reach
UHF OR VHF ?

Thanks 🙏 for sharing ❤️

[RamsesHarrysson]

WRONG! VHF (30..mhz) will penetrate obstacles way better than UHF (300mhz and above) And for example, home WiFi 5800mhz is almost usless to penetrate walls. Please dont produce videos before you havent bother to learn facts about frequencies