To convert from kHz to kHz, divide by 1,000.
For example: 15500 kHz / 1000 = 15.5 kHz
To convert from kHz to meters, divide 300 by the same number of kHz.
For example: 300 / 12 kHz = 25 meters
TIME STANDARD FREQUENCIES
The following frequencies announce the exact tine of day at specified
intervals. These signals have many uses in science and technology such as
giving the accurate time, verifying frequency calibration, and gaining
information on radio propagation conditions.
Station
Country
Frequency
WWV
-and-
WWVH
Fort Collins, Colorado
-and-
Kauai, Hawaii
2,500 kHz
5,000 kHz
10,000 kHz
15,000 kHz
20,000 kHz
CHU
Ontario, Canada
3,330 kHz
7,335 kHz
14,670 kHz
VNG
Sydney, Australia
5,000 kHz
10,000 kHz
15,000 kHz
JJY
Tokyo, Japan
2,500 kHz
5,000 kHz
8,000 kHz
10,000 kHz
15,000 kHz
NOTE: other countries also have time signal stations transmitting over the
same frequencies as WWV or WWVH.
(ALL-12/12/94)
