frequency band

American  

noun

Radio and Television.

1. band.

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frequency band British  

noun

1. a continuous range of frequencies, esp in the radio spectrum, between two limiting frequencies

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Etymology

Origin of frequency band

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Most cell phones now use two GPS frequency bands -- one that is older and fainter, and a second that is newer and stronger.

From Barron's

Using this tool, the researchers focused on brain activity in the beta frequency band, which has been linked to memory processes and is especially relevant in Alzheimer's research, according to Jones.

From Science Daily

However, their effects are extremely weak and have been discovered only in relatively low frequency band using the method of interferometry.

From Science Daily

"We hope to demonstrate that a single adaptable filter is sufficient for all the frequency bands," says Du.

From Science Daily

"If you want to do that, you need more bandwidth, and that bandwidth simply doesn't exist using conventional frequency bands."

From Science Daily