Convert radio frequency to temperature

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To convert radio frequency to temperature, Wien's law can be applied, specifically for blackbody radiation. The discussion highlights that the FM station frequency of 86.1 MHz can be analyzed using the formula fmax = (ak/h)(T). However, it is noted that the spectrum of FM broadcasts does not closely resemble blackbody radiation, suggesting that a direct conversion may not be meaningful. Participants express uncertainty about the applicability of the formula in this context. Ultimately, the conversion from radio frequency to temperature lacks practical relevance due to the differences in spectral characteristics.
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Hello,

Is there a formula to convert a certain radio frequency to temperature? Thanks.
 
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What exactly do you mean?
If you mean the temperature of a black that emits a frequency in the radio then use wein's law.
 
mgb_phys said:
What exactly do you mean?
If you mean the temperature of a black that emits a frequency in the radio then use wein's law.

for example, the FM station abc operates at 86.1mhz, what's the temperature is the radio wave emitting?

i think i have found the formula though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wien's_displacement_law

do i use the frequency form formula?

fmax = (ak/h)(T)
 
The spectrum of a FM broadcast is not very similar to the spectrum of blackbody radiation at any temperature. I don't think the conversion makes sense.
 
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