In
broadcasting
Broadcasting is the data distribution, distribution of sound, audio audiovisual content to dispersed audiences via a electronic medium (communication), mass communications medium, typically one using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves), ...
, a channel or frequency channel is a designated
radio frequency (or, equivalently,
wavelength),
assigned by a competent
frequency assignment authority for the operation of a particular
radio station
Radio broadcasting is the broadcasting of audio (sound), sometimes with related metadata, by radio waves to radio receivers belonging to a public audience. In terrestrial radio broadcasting the radio waves are broadcast by a land-based rad ...
,
television station or
television channel.
See also
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Frequency allocation, ITU RR, article 1.17
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Frequency assignment, ITU RR, article 1.18
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Broadcast law
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Television channel frequencies
References
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Broadcasting
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