SSTV is a narrowband television transmission method for amateur radio. Uses analog frequency modulation with brightness-based audio frequency shifts. Maximum bandwidth is 3 kHz compared to 6-8 MHz for analog TV. Transmits one image frame in 8 seconds to couple of minutes
Film explores world where human worth determined by specific frequencies. Low Born Zak attempts to court High Born Marie-Curie Fortune. Zak's friend Theo helps him raise his frequency using sound waves. They discover words can temporarily raise frequencies and control minds. Secret government organization detains Zak and associates
Amateur radio bands are allocated by national authorities and overseen by ITU. Frequency bands are expressed in meters, with longer waves having lower frequencies. ITU divides world into three regions: 1 (Europe, Africa), 2 (North/South America), 3 (Asia)