AM/FM bands
Radio dial segments
AM/FM bands are the two primary radio frequency ranges used for commercial broadcasting.
AM (amplitude modulation) operates on lower frequencies with longer range but lower sound quality; FM (frequency modulation) uses higher frequencies for clearer audio with shorter range.
Most radios receive both: an AM/FM radio, switching between AM/FM bands.
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