AM Radio Band
1 MHz
The AM radio broadcast band.
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What the four labels meanChecked against sources September 27, 2026
About this number
The AM radio broadcast band. In the United States it runs from 535 to 1705 kHz. In Europe, Africa and Asia it runs from 526.5 to 1606.5 kHz. AM stands for amplitude modulation, developed in the early 20th century. AM signals travel far, especially at night.
Facts
- Frequency
- 1 MHz
- Wavelength (electromagnetic wave)
- 299.8 m
- Kind of statement
- Physical measurement
- Filed under
- Radio & light
Sources
- Radio band definitions
Where the named radio bands begin and end. Broadcast bands differ by region.
ITU-R Recommendation V.431, Nomenclature of the frequency and wavelength bands used in telecommunications. FCC, 47 CFR 73.14 (AM) and 73.201 (FM). FCC, 47 CFR 15.247 (2400–2483.5 MHz).