Theīand is best worked at night during the winter. Meters consists of the frequencies from 3.5–4.0 MHz (3500–4000 kHz). These frequencies span from 3.5 MH (80 meters) to 29.7 MHz (10 meters). The HF bands are where you are going to find most of your DX or long-distance stations.
License Class: General, Advanced, Amateur Extra licensees HF Bands: High Frequency Meter Band frequencies are just above commercial AM broadcast bands.įrequency Range: 1.800-2.000 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, RTTY/Data License Class: General, Advanced, Amateur Extra licensees 160 Meters The 630 Meter frequencies are just below commercial AM broadcastįrequency Range: 472–479 kH: CW, Phone, Image, RTTY/Data License Class: General, Advanced, Amateur Extra licensees MF Bands: Medium Frequency 630 Meters
2200 MetersĬomes to Ham Radio, the only official LF band is 2200 meters.įrequency Range: 135.7-137.8 kHz: CW, Phone, Image, RTTY/Data The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) designation for radio frequencies
A look at the Amateur Radio (HAM) Bands: LF Bands: Low Frequency When it comes to go-to radio frequencies to monitor during an emergency, some of the most productive and useful frequencies you are going to find fall within the Ham Radio bands.īands span the radio spectrum each band is going to provide a different set ofĬhallenges and opportunities for those looking to either transmit or receive vital