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Frequency allocation

Okay kiddo, let me try to explain frequency allocation in a way that you can understand easily.

You know how we use radios and phones to talk to each other, right? Well, those devices use invisible waves called radio waves to send and receive information. It's kind of like magic!

But if everyone used the same frequency to send and receive information, it would be like everyone talking at the same time and no one could understand each other. That's why we need to make sure different radios and phones use different frequencies, so they don't interfere with each other.

Frequency allocation is the process of dividing up the different frequencies into different categories, so that different groups like TV stations, cell phone companies, and emergency responders can use them without causing chaos.

Just like how we have assigned seats in a classroom to avoid confusion, we allocate certain frequencies for specific uses. For example, TV stations are assigned specific frequencies so that they don't interfere with cell phone signals or emergency communication channels.

So, frequency allocation is the way we make sure everyone can communicate effectively without interrupting each other!
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