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World Service,15 Jun 1989,8 mins

What does that Acronym Mean?

Waveguide

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The letters U and V in the Wave Guide Alphabet series. What do the acronyms UTC, UHF, VHS and USV mean, and also the word 'utilities' in the context of broadcasting? Plus more news of the current large ionospheric storm (SID) causing problems for many listeners.

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