Radio waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through vacuum or other mediums. They have frequencies between 30 kHz to 300 GHz and wavelengths from 1-1000 meters. Radio waves are used for radio, television, phones and other communication technologies because they can travel long distances by reflecting off the ionosphere. They are generated by electric charges accelerated through conductor wires using an oscillator circuit. Common types are AM, FM, and newer digital radio technologies. Radio waves are essential for wireless information transmission.