Category:LW Stations

Long wave (LW) radio stations operate on low frequencies, typically ranging from 148 kHz to 283 kHz in the International Telecommunication Union Region 1. Because of their long wavelengths, these signals propagate via ground waves that follow the curvature of the Earth, as well as skywaves that reflect off the ionosphere, particularly at night. This physical characteristic enables long wave stations to achieve massive coverage areas spanning entire countries or continents, though the lower frequency limits audio bandwidth and data transmission capacity compared to higher frequency bands.