VaBeachGuy 12 Posted August 28, 2004 Answer honestly, and if you are going to tell what they are please put it in a spoiler. I'm just curious to see what the results will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangon 3 Posted August 28, 2004 I think i do B) Click For Spoiler its something to do with television fequency's B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RikerChick 5 Posted August 28, 2004 No freakin' clue (that honest enough for ya? B) ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabri 0 Posted August 28, 2004 *sighs sadly* I thought I did, but try as I might, I cannot remember exactly what the acronyms stand for. I am ashamed of myself. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted August 28, 2004 Click For Spoiler Yes, it has to do with Television. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted August 28, 2004 (edited) Click For Spoiler VHF= very high frequencyUHF= ultrahigh frequency I had to know this for miltary requirements and to earn my Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) pin. Click For Spoiler The Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification recognizes the efforts of a select group of enlisted individuals trained in surface ship operations. Attainment of the ESWS designation signifies that a member has achieved a level of excellence above and beyond that of his peers in proficiency in surface ships. The ESWS pin signifies that the wearer is fully competent in his rate, as well as in the areas of damage control, maintenance and material management, safety, watch standing, and general knowledge of engineering and combat systems. Wearers of the ESWS pin standout as significant contributors to the Surface Force. Â Edited August 28, 2004 by Odie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted August 28, 2004 Click For Spoiler VHF= very high frequencyUHF= ultrahigh frequency I had to know this for miltary requirements and to earn my Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) pin. Click For Spoiler The Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification recognizes the efforts of a select group of enlisted individuals trained in surface ship operations. Attainment of the ESWS designation signifies that a member has achieved a level of excellence above and beyond that of his peers in proficiency in surface ships. The ESWS pin signifies that the wearer is fully competent in his rate, as well as in the areas of damage control, maintenance and material management, safety, watch standing, and general knowledge of engineering and combat systems. Wearers of the ESWS pin standout as significant contributors to the Surface Force.  257146[/snapback]  But did you know it before the military as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 0 Posted August 28, 2004 Click For Spoiler Before I joined the military I was studying computer information systems in college. I had to know about the frequencies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangon 3 Posted August 28, 2004 Hey cool i was right *head swells*..see i am not so dumb as look B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DixonHill1989 0 Posted August 28, 2004 I had no clue before I read this post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace 0 Posted August 28, 2004 I knew, but had forgotten what the acronyms stood for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delta 0 Posted August 28, 2004 Yes I know what they are. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DutchDebbie 0 Posted August 28, 2004 I dont have any idea what they mean B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted August 29, 2004 For those that Know what they are, where did you learn of them and how did you most usually use them? Â Don't forget to use spoilers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanway 0 Posted August 29, 2004 (edited) Click For Spoiler I just saw them somewhere once and asked someone what they meant Click For Spoiler Very High Frequency and Ultra High Frequency Edited August 29, 2004 by Jeanway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted August 29, 2004 Yes I know what they are. Click For Spoiler I learned of them by watching TV in the 'olden days'. In the days before cable we used VHF as a way of tuning channels like ABC, CBS and later stations like FOX on our TV tuners. The UHF dial was used to get a couple other stations like KNSD 39, KUSI 51 and others not carried on the lower frequencys of VHF. Today in my area a TV not connected to cable (using ANT) can pick up a total of about 15 (<guestimate and including Spanish) channels by tuning either the UHF or VHF channels. Did I get it right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luvin1stdegree 0 Posted August 29, 2004 Geez, I feel old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEAREBORG4102 0 Posted August 29, 2004 Click For Spoiler Very high frequency and ultra high frequency Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangon 3 Posted August 29, 2004 Click For Spoiler i learned it at school but i have a old tv at my moms house and on that tv you can set it to UHF or VHF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angela 1 Posted August 29, 2004 Click For Spoiler I was familiar with the letters and that they belonged on a tv, but other than that *Brain explodes* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted August 29, 2004 Click For Spoiler AE said what I was looking for. I was curious to see how many people on the board knew that UHF and VHF were the frequencies that we used to watch TV on. For me, growing up in Maryland the VHF channels were 4 (NBC), 5 (WTTG - Local independant channel that is now Fox), 7 (ABC) and 9 (CBS). The UHF Channels we got were 20 (Local independant channel that is now UPN), 26 (PBS) and 45 (Local Baltimore Independent Channel). 45 didn't come in too good though since I was closer to Washington then Baltimore.  We could also get the VHF Baltimore channels 2 was NBC, 11 was CBS and 13 was ABC but they had the same things as the Washington channels and the Baltimore channels didn't come in very well. I think 11 and 2 switched after I left and 11 is now NBC and 2 is ABC.  But that was it, we basically had 7 channels to pick from and on Monday Nights there was usually a movie on channel 7 if I remember correctly, The ABC Monday Night Movie and we would all gather in the living room as a family and watch it.  That was back when my parents TV didn't have 1 remote control, it had 5 remote controls. Each remote had it's own name, the "newest" remote was named Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ARMS 0 Posted August 30, 2004 Click For Spoiler They're frequency speeds, also VHF is also an alcopop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airies 0 Posted August 30, 2004 My work computer will not let me use spoilers...Ahhhh I need to get home pc working again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airies 0 Posted August 30, 2004 Oh, and yes I know what they are. Sorry got flustered at lack of spoilage usage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delta 0 Posted August 31, 2004 Click For Spoiler I learned about them in school, I believe that it was in Physics class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel of Darkness 0 Posted September 5, 2004 um...no - i doubt it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tal 0 Posted September 5, 2004 I havet a clue, I thought i now what VHF means but that was something else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Angel of Darkness 0 Posted September 5, 2004 isnt VHF to do with video's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites