Amateur radio - Revision history

R4002 at 11:33, 9 April 2026

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	Amateur radio is a service available in nearly all countries, allowing individuals to operate two-way radios and engage in communications as a hobby. A license is required and is obtained by passing a test demonstrating adequate knowledge of Rules and Regulations, Operation of Equipment, Propagation, and more. There are typically multiple license classes, with each one up granting more privileges and having a more difficult test. Many different modes and bands are used. It is internationally represented and coordinated by the International Amateur Radio Union and each country has its own organization (such as the American Radio Relay League in the USA). Amateur radio has secondary allocation in some bands.		Amateur radio is a service available in nearly all countries, allowing individuals to operate two-way radios and engage in communications as a hobby. A license is required and is obtained by passing a test demonstrating adequate knowledge of Rules and Regulations, Operation of Equipment, Propagation, and more. There are typically multiple license classes, with each one up granting more privileges and having a more difficult test. Many different modes and bands are used. It is internationally represented and coordinated by the International Amateur Radio Union and each country has its own organization (such as the American Radio Relay League in the USA). Amateur radio has secondary allocation in some bands.

-	Ham radio. Ham radio, not HAM radio or H.A.M. Radio!	+	'''Ham radio. Ham radio, not HAM radio or H.A.M. Radio! '''

	==Amateur Radio Bands MF/HF==		==Amateur Radio Bands MF/HF==

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-	Amateur radio is a service available in nearly all countries, allowing individuals to operate two-way radios and engage in communications as a hobby. A license is required and is obtained by passing a test demonstrating adequate knowledge of Rules and Regulations, Operation of Equipment, Propagation, and more. There are typically multiple license classes, with each one up granting more privileges and having a more difficult test. Many different modes and bands are used. It is internationally represented and coordinated by the International Amateur Radio Union and each country has its own organization (such as the American Radio Relay League in the USA). Amateur radio has secondary allocation in some bands.	+	Amateur radio is a service available in nearly all countries, allowing individuals to operate two-way radios and engage in communications as a hobby. A license is required and is obtained by passing a test demonstrating adequate knowledge of Rules and Regulations, Operation of Equipment, Propagation, and more. There are typically multiple license classes, with each one up granting more privileges and having a more difficult test. Many different modes and bands are used. It is internationally represented and coordinated by the International Amateur Radio Union and each country has its own organization (such as the American Radio Relay League in the USA). Amateur radio has secondary allocation in some bands.
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		+	Ham radio. Ham radio, not HAM radio or H.A.M. Radio!

	==Amateur Radio Bands MF/HF==		==Amateur Radio Bands MF/HF==

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Amateur Radio VHF UHF Simplex Frequencies

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	'''*6 meter band'''		'''*6 meter band'''
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		+	Note: CW and SSB frequencies are not included in this list. See also: [[Remote_Control#50_MHz_.2F_53_MHz_6_Meter_Band_RC_Frequencies\|the list]] of 50 MHz and 53 MHz [[Remote_Control#50_MHz_.2F_53_MHz_6_Meter_Band_RC_Frequencies\|frequencies]] used for remote control (data) or R/C and [[Telemetry\|telemetry]] purposes (by licensed amateur operators only).

	*51.000 MHz - also known as "51mc" or "51.0 megacycles"		*51.000 MHz - also known as "51mc" or "51.0 megacycles"

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Amateur Radio VHF UHF Simplex Frequencies

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	'''*10 meter band'''		'''*10 meter band'''
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		+	*29.600 MHz - FM simplex, also FM simplex calling

	'''*6 meter band'''		'''*6 meter band'''
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		+	*51.000 MHz - also known as "51mc" or "51.0 megacycles"
		+	*51.500 MHz
		+	*51.520 MHz
		+	*51.540 MHz
		+	*51.560 MHz
		+	*51.580 MHz
		+	*51.600 MHz
		+	*52.490 MHz
		+	*52.510 MHz
		+	*52.525 MHz - Calling frequency
		+	*52.550 MHz
		+	*52.570 MHz
		+	*52.590 MHz

	'''*2 meter band''' 144MHz band 144-148 MHz. Modes analog FM voice, digital voice - Yaesu System Fusion C4FM, Icom D-Star (DSTAR), Project 25 (P25, APCO25, APCO Project 25), DMR (MotoTRBO), NXDN (NEXEDGE, IDAS), and others. Digital voice simplex frequencies C4FM simplex frequencies 2 meters 144MHz band		'''*2 meter band''' 144MHz band 144-148 MHz. Modes analog FM voice, digital voice - Yaesu System Fusion C4FM, Icom D-Star (DSTAR), Project 25 (P25, APCO25, APCO Project 25), DMR (MotoTRBO), NXDN (NEXEDGE, IDAS), and others. Digital voice simplex frequencies C4FM simplex frequencies 2 meters 144MHz band

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Amateur Radio VHF UHF Simplex Frequencies

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-	'''	+
-	*2 meter band''' 144MHz band 144-148 MHz. Modes analog FM voice, digital voice - Yaesu System Fusion C4FM, Icom D-Star (DSTAR), Project 25 (P25, APCO25, APCO Project 25), DMR (MotoTRBO), NXDN (NEXEDGE, IDAS), and others. Digital voice simplex frequencies C4FM simplex frequencies 2 meters 144MHz band	+	'''*10 meter band'''
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		+	'''*6 meter band'''
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		+	'''*2 meter band''' 144MHz band 144-148 MHz. Modes analog FM voice, digital voice - Yaesu System Fusion C4FM, Icom D-Star (DSTAR), Project 25 (P25, APCO25, APCO Project 25), DMR (MotoTRBO), NXDN (NEXEDGE, IDAS), and others. Digital voice simplex frequencies C4FM simplex frequencies 2 meters 144MHz band

	*146.400 MHz - used as a repeater input for 147.000 MHz in some areas		*146.400 MHz - used as a repeater input for 147.000 MHz in some areas

R4002 at 13:15, 26 September 2024

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	*''Not to be confused with 27 MHz [[CB\|CB radio]], often referred to by ham operators as [[11_meter\|11 meters]].''		*''Not to be confused with 27 MHz [[CB\|CB radio]], often referred to by ham operators as [[11_meter\|11 meters]].''
-	*''Not to be confused with [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|other]] [[Business_Radio\|land mobile]], both [[HF_marine\|HF maritime mobile]] and [[VHF_marine\|VHF marine]] band radio, [[VHF_airband\|aircraft band]] and numerous [[Fixed/Mobile_bands\|other types]] of radio services, license free, unlicensed and simple license requirement personal radio services / walkie-talkie radio services such as [[FRS]], [[MURS]], [[GMRS]], [[PMR446]], various [[SRD]] services ([[LPD433]], [[SRD860]] and [[Wi-Fi#900_MHz_.28802.11ah.29\|others]]), [[Remote_Control\|RC model control, R/C, datalinks, control links for drones]] so-called [[ISM]] and [[Part 15]] systems [[Wi-Fi]] in the [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|VHF/UHF]] and higher frequency bands, and so on.''	+	*''Not to be confused with [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|other]] [[Business_Radio\|land mobile]], both [[HF_marine\|HF maritime mobile]] and [[VHF_marine\|VHF marine]] band radio, [[VHF_airband\|aircraft band]] and numerous [[Fixed/Mobile_bands\|other types]] of radio services, license free, unlicensed and simple license requirement personal radio services / walkie-talkie radio services such as [[FRS]], [[MURS]], [[GMRS]], [[PMR446]], various [[SRD]] services ([[LPD433]], [[SRD860]] and [[Wi-Fi#900_MHz_.28802.11ah.29\|others]]), [[Remote_Control\|RC model control, R/C]], various datalinks, [[UAV_Frequency_Bands\|control links for drones]] so-called [[ISM]] and [[Part 15]] systems [[Wi-Fi]] in the [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|VHF/UHF]] and higher frequency bands, and so on.''

R4002 at 13:14, 26 September 2024

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	*''Not to be confused with 27 MHz [[CB\|CB radio]], often referred to by ham operators as [[11_meter\|11 meters]].''		*''Not to be confused with 27 MHz [[CB\|CB radio]], often referred to by ham operators as [[11_meter\|11 meters]].''
-	*''Not to be confused with [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|other]] [[Business_Radio\|land mobile]], both [[HF_marine\|HF maritime mobile]] and [[VHF_marine\|VHF marine]] band radio, [[VHF_airband\|aircraft band]] and numerous [[Fixed/Mobile_bands\|other types]] of radio services, license free, unlicensed and simple license requirement personal radio services / walkie-talkie radio services such as [[FRS]], [[MURS]], [[GMRS]], [[PMR446]], various [[SRD]] services ([[LPD433]], [[SRD860]] and others), [[Remote_Control\|RC model control, R/C, datalinks, control links for drones]] so-called [[ISM]] and [[Part 15]] systems [[Wi-Fi]] in the [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|VHF/UHF]] and higher frequency bands, and so on.''	+	*''Not to be confused with [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|other]] [[Business_Radio\|land mobile]], both [[HF_marine\|HF maritime mobile]] and [[VHF_marine\|VHF marine]] band radio, [[VHF_airband\|aircraft band]] and numerous [[Fixed/Mobile_bands\|other types]] of radio services, license free, unlicensed and simple license requirement personal radio services / walkie-talkie radio services such as [[FRS]], [[MURS]], [[GMRS]], [[PMR446]], various [[SRD]] services ([[LPD433]], [[SRD860]] and [[Wi-Fi#900_MHz_.28802.11ah.29\|others]]), [[Remote_Control\|RC model control, R/C, datalinks, control links for drones]] so-called [[ISM]] and [[Part 15]] systems [[Wi-Fi]] in the [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|VHF/UHF]] and higher frequency bands, and so on.''

R4002 at 13:13, 26 September 2024

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	*''Not to be confused with 27 MHz [[CB\|CB radio]], often referred to by ham operators as [[11_meter\|11 meters]].''		*''Not to be confused with 27 MHz [[CB\|CB radio]], often referred to by ham operators as [[11_meter\|11 meters]].''
-	*''Not to be confused with [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|other]] [[Business_Radio\|land mobile]], both [[HF_marine\|HF maritime mobile]] and [[VHF_marine\|VHF marine]] band radio, [[VHF_airband\|aircraft band]] and numerous [[Fixed/Mobile_bands\|other types]] of radio services, license free, unlicensed and simple license requirement personal radio services / walkie-talkie radio services such as [[FRS]], [[MURS]], [[GMRS]], [[PMR446]], various [[SRD]] services, [[Remote_Control\|RC model control, R/C, datalinks, control links for drones]] so-called [[ISM]] and [[Part 15]] systems [[Wi-Fi]] in the [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|VHF/UHF]] and higher frequency bands, and so on.''	+	*''Not to be confused with [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|other]] [[Business_Radio\|land mobile]], both [[HF_marine\|HF maritime mobile]] and [[VHF_marine\|VHF marine]] band radio, [[VHF_airband\|aircraft band]] and numerous [[Fixed/Mobile_bands\|other types]] of radio services, license free, unlicensed and simple license requirement personal radio services / walkie-talkie radio services such as [[FRS]], [[MURS]], [[GMRS]], [[PMR446]], various [[SRD]] services ([[LPD433]], [[SRD860]] and others), [[Remote_Control\|RC model control, R/C, datalinks, control links for drones]] so-called [[ISM]] and [[Part 15]] systems [[Wi-Fi]] in the [[VHF_/_UHF_Radio\|VHF/UHF]] and higher frequency bands, and so on.''

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	==See also==		==See also==
-	* [[RST\|R-S-T Received Signal Report format often used by amateur radio operators]]	+	* [[RST\|R-S-T Received Signal Report]] format often used by amateur radio operators
		+	* [[SIO]] and [[SINPO]] Received signal report format used by DXers and some ham operators
	* [[Famous hams]]		* [[Famous hams]]
	* [[CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame]]		* [[CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame]]

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	==See also==		==See also==
		+	* [[RST\|R-S-T Received Signal Report format often used by amateur radio operators]]
	* [[Famous hams]]		* [[Famous hams]]
	* [[CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame]]		* [[CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame]]