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The Story of an Old Timer: Higher Frequencies

In March 1923, WWV started broadcasting standard frequencies, 200 kHz, 300 kHz, and 545 kHz. But research was pushing for higher frequencies for better transmission and reception.

30 MHz antenna design
30 MHz antenna design developed by the Radio Section
100 kHz antenna design
100 kHz antenna design - note the multiple loops strung together
Created March 28, 2017, Updated August 16, 2022