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* [[HF]] 3 000 kHz to 30 000 kHz | * [[HF]] 3 000 kHz to 30 000 kHz | ||
* [[VHF]] 30 000 kHz to 300 000 kHz (30 | * [[VHF]] 30 000 kHz to 300 000 kHz (30 MHz to 300 MHz) | ||
* [[UHF]] 300 000 kHz to 3 000 000 kHz (3GHz) | * [[UHF]] 300 000 kHz to 3 000 000 kHz (3GHz) | ||
* [[Microwave and other bands]] above 3 000 000 kHz (3 GHz) | * [[Microwave|Microwave and other bands]] above 3 000 000 kHz (3 GHz) | ||
== HF Bands == | |||
There are a number of amateur [[HF]] bands used worldwide, although the bands and frequencies legally available vary from country to country. | |||
[[HF]] bands used today include [[160 metres]], [[80 metres]], [[60 metres]], [[40 metres]], [[30 metres]], [[20 metres]], [[17 metres]], [[15 metres]], and [[10 metres]]. (Although 160 meters is often considered a Medium Frequency (MF) band, we lump it in with the HF bands for simplicity.) | |||
== VHF/UHF/Microwave Bands == | |||
[[VHF]], [[UHF]], and [[microwave]] bands and frequencies available to amateurs vary more widely from country to country than HF bands do. | |||
Bands used today include [[6 metres]], [[4 metres]], [[2 metres]], [[1.25 metres]], [[70 centimetres]], [[33 centimetres]], [[23 centimetres]], and [[3 centimetres]]. | |||
== Band Plans == | == Band Plans == | ||
Within three regions around the world, different "plans" are agreed upon by Amateur Radio Operators to divide up the authorized band into sections. Each section is targeted to a specific operating [[Modes|mode]] (for example, SSB, FM, Digital | Within three regions around the world, different "plans" are agreed upon by Amateur Radio Operators to divide up the authorized band into sections. Each section is targeted to a specific operating [[Modes|mode]] (for example, SSB, FM, Digital, ...). | ||
== Region Band Plans == | == Region Band Plans == | ||
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From the [http://www.iaru.org/ IARU] website. | From the [http://www.iaru.org/ IARU] website. | ||
'''Region 1''' encompasses Africa, | '''Region 1''' encompasses Africa, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asiatic Russia | ||
* IARU [http://www.iaru-r1.org/Spectrumbp.htm Region 1 website] | * IARU [http://www.iaru-r1.org/Spectrumbp.htm Region 1 website] | ||
'''Region 2''' encompasses North | '''Region 2''' encompasses North America, South America, and Greenland | ||
* IARU [http://www.iaru-r2.org/band-plan/ Region 2 website] | * IARU [http://www.iaru-r2.org/band-plan/ Region 2 website] | ||
'''Region 3''' encompasses India, Australia, | '''Region 3''' encompasses India, Australia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand, and Pacific nations. | ||
* IARU [http://www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/ Region 3 website] | * IARU [http://www.jarl.or.jp/iaru-r3/ Region 3 website] | ||
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== Country Band Plans (Alphabetical) == | == Country Band Plans (Alphabetical) == | ||
* [http://www.wia.org.au/members/bandplans/about/ Australian Band Plan] can be downloaded in pdf from the [http://www.wia.org.au/ Wireless Institute of Australia] | * The [http://www.wia.org.au/members/bandplans/about/ Australian Band Plan] can be downloaded in pdf from the [http://www.wia.org.au/ Wireless Institute of Australia] | ||
* [http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/repeaters/ New Zealand Band Plan] | * The [http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/repeaters/ New Zealand Band Plan] can be found at [http://www.nzart.org.nz/nzart/ NZART] | ||
* [[United States Band Plan]] | * [[United States Band Plan]] | ||
Revision as of 20:38, 7 March 2008
Band Ranges
- HF 3 000 kHz to 30 000 kHz
- VHF 30 000 kHz to 300 000 kHz (30 MHz to 300 MHz)
- UHF 300 000 kHz to 3 000 000 kHz (3GHz)
- Microwave and other bands above 3 000 000 kHz (3 GHz)
HF Bands
There are a number of amateur HF bands used worldwide, although the bands and frequencies legally available vary from country to country.
HF bands used today include 160 metres, 80 metres, 60 metres, 40 metres, 30 metres, 20 metres, 17 metres, 15 metres, and 10 metres. (Although 160 meters is often considered a Medium Frequency (MF) band, we lump it in with the HF bands for simplicity.)
VHF/UHF/Microwave Bands
VHF, UHF, and microwave bands and frequencies available to amateurs vary more widely from country to country than HF bands do.
Bands used today include 6 metres, 4 metres, 2 metres, 1.25 metres, 70 centimetres, 33 centimetres, 23 centimetres, and 3 centimetres.
Band Plans
Within three regions around the world, different "plans" are agreed upon by Amateur Radio Operators to divide up the authorized band into sections. Each section is targeted to a specific operating mode (for example, SSB, FM, Digital, ...).
Region Band Plans
From the IARU website.
Region 1 encompasses Africa, the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asiatic Russia
- IARU Region 1 website
Region 2 encompasses North America, South America, and Greenland
- IARU Region 2 website
Region 3 encompasses India, Australia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand, and Pacific nations.
- IARU Region 3 website
Country Band Plans (Alphabetical)
- The Australian Band Plan can be downloaded in pdf from the Wireless Institute of Australia
- The New Zealand Band Plan can be found at NZART