Band plans

Band plans define how different radio frequency bands are meant to be used.

Note: Band plans can vary by country and region. Always check the band plan for your area.

General overview (HAM)

• HF bands (1.8-30 MHz):

  • 160m (1.8-2.0 MHz)
  • 80m (3.5-4.0 MHz)
  • 40m (7.0-7.3 MHz)
  • 30m (10.1-10.15 MHz
  • 20m (14.0-14.35 MHz)
  • 17m (18.068-18.168 MHz)
  • 15m (21.0-21.45 MHz)
  • 12m (24.89-24.99 MHz)
  • 10m (28.0-29.7 MHz)

• VHF bands (30-300 MHz):

  • 6m (50-54 MHz)
  • 2m (144-148 MHz)
  • 1.25m (222-225 MHz)
  • 70cm (420-450 MHz)

Public service bands

• CB (Citizens Band) (26.965-27.405 MHz)
• FRS (Family Radio Service) (462-467 MHz)
• GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) (462-467 MHz)
• PMR446 (Private Mobile Radio 446) (446.00625-446.19375 MHz) Please see PMR446 for more details.