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UK Amateur Radio Band Plan
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This page is for UK operators who want a fast working reference for amateur-radio band use without digging through several separate documents. It summarizes UK amateur radio band usage, calling-frequency notes, and license-class context in one place so you can move from “what band or frequency should I check?” to the actual table quickly.
It is designed as a practical reference aid rather than a legal ruling. The chart, tables, and notes here help you browse UK operating segments faster, but final authority still comes from current Ofcom and RSGB guidance. When a regulatory detail matters, verify against the latest official material before transmitting.
Foundation
Intermediate
Full
160 Meter Band (1.810 - 2.000 MHz)
Low Frequency (HF) • Lower Side Band (LSB)
Power Limits: Foundation: Not available • Intermediate: Not available • Full:
400W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWDigitalAll modesPhone/Digital/CW
Intermediate
I
CWDigitalAll modesPhone/Digital/CW
Full
F
CWDigitalAll modesPhone/Digital/CW
1.810 MHz
2.000 MHz
1.8101.8381.8401.8432.000
FT8 1.840 MHz
FT8
1.840
PSK 1.838 MHz
PSK
1.838
JS8 1.845 MHz
JS8
1.845
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 1.810 - 1.838 MHz | 1.838 - 1.840 MHz 1.840 - 1.843 MHz 1.843 - 2.000 MHz | 1.840 - 1.843 MHz 1.843 - 2.000 MHz |
| Intermediate | 1.810 - 1.838 MHz | 1.838 - 1.840 MHz 1.840 - 1.843 MHz 1.843 - 2.000 MHz | 1.840 - 1.843 MHz 1.843 - 2.000 MHz |
| Full | 1.810 - 1.838 MHz | 1.838 - 1.840 MHz 1.840 - 1.843 MHz 1.843 - 2.000 MHz | 1.840 - 1.843 MHz 1.843 - 2.000 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 1.840 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 1.838 MHz |
| JS8 | Data | 1.845 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 1.836 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 1.838 MHz: PSK centre of activity
- 1.840 MHz: FT8/FT4 centre of activity
- 1.843 MHz: Digital voice centre of activity
- 1.910 MHz: SSB QRP centre of activity
- Best propagation during night time
- Full license only - requires large antennas
80 Meter Band (3.500 - 3.800 MHz)
High Frequency (HF) • Lower Side Band (LSB)
Power Limits: Foundation: Not available • Intermediate: 50W PEP (3.5-3.8 MHz)
• Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWCWDigitalAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
Intermediate
I
CWCWDigitalAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
Full
F
CWCWDigitalAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
3.500 MHz
3.800 MHz
3.5003.5103.5703.6003.6203.6503.7003.800
FT8 3.573 MHz
FT8
3.573
FT4 3.575 MHz
FT4
3.575
RTTY 3.590 MHz
RTTY
3.590
PSK 3.580 MHz
PSK
3.580
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 3.500 - 3.510 MHz 3.510 - 3.570 MHz | 3.570 - 3.600 MHz 3.600 - 3.620 MHz 3.620 - 3.650 MHz 3.650 - 3.700 MHz 3.700 - 3.800 MHz | 3.600 - 3.620 MHz 3.620 - 3.650 MHz 3.650 - 3.700 MHz 3.700 - 3.800 MHz |
| Intermediate | 3.500 - 3.510 MHz 3.510 - 3.570 MHz | 3.570 - 3.600 MHz 3.600 - 3.620 MHz 3.620 - 3.650 MHz 3.650 - 3.700 MHz 3.700 - 3.800 MHz | 3.600 - 3.620 MHz 3.620 - 3.650 MHz 3.650 - 3.700 MHz 3.700 - 3.800 MHz |
| Full | 3.500 - 3.510 MHz 3.510 - 3.570 MHz | 3.570 - 3.600 MHz 3.600 - 3.620 MHz 3.620 - 3.650 MHz 3.650 - 3.700 MHz 3.700 - 3.800 MHz | 3.600 - 3.620 MHz 3.620 - 3.650 MHz 3.650 - 3.700 MHz 3.700 - 3.800 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 3.573 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 3.575 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 3.590 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 3.580 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 3.560 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 3.573 MHz: FT8/FT4 centre of activity
- 3.690 MHz: SSB QRP centre of activity
- 3.760 MHz: Region 1 emergency centre of activity
- Intermediate and Full licenses - excellent night-time band
60 Meter Band (5.258 - 5.450 MHz)
UK has unique 7 channel allocation • Max 100W EIRP (26W for Full, 15W for others)
Power Limits: Foundation: 15W EIRP • Intermediate: 15W EIRP • Full: 26W EIRP
(100W EIRP max)
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Foundation
F
All modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
Intermediate
I
All modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
Full
F
All modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
5.25855.26405.27605.28405.28855.29205.29805.30705.31305.32305.33305.33805.35405.35805.36205.37455.37805.38205.39505.40155.40355.4065
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| Class | Segment | Frequency | CW/Data | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5258.5-5264.0 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5276.0-5284.0 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5288.5-5292.0 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5298.0-5307.0 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5313.0-5323.0 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5333.0-5338.0 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5354.0-5358.0 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5362.0-5374.5 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5378.0-5382.0 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5395.0-5401.5 kHz | All modes | |
| Foundation / Intermediate / Full | Segment | 5403.5-5406.5 kHz | All modes |
Band Notes:
- UK has 7 channels (most other countries have 5)
- Maximum bandwidth: 12 kHz per channel
- Must not cause interference to primary users
- Excellent for NVIS and regional communications
- Popular for emergency communications
- Foundation: Channels 7, 7A, 7B only (15W EIRP)
- Intermediate: All channels (15W EIRP)
- Full: All channels (26W EIRP typical, 100W EIRP max with high-gain antenna)
40 Meter Band (7.000 - 7.200 MHz)
High Frequency (HF) • Lower Side Band (LSB)
Power Limits: Foundation: 10W PEP (7.0-7.2 MHz) • Intermediate: 50W PEP •
Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWDigitalAll modesAll modes
Intermediate
I
CWDigitalAll modesAll modes
Full
F
CWDigitalAll modesAll modes
7.000 MHz
7.200 MHz
7.0007.0407.0507.1007.200
FT8 7.074 MHz
FT8
7.074
FT4 7.048 MHz
FT4
7.048
RTTY 7.043 MHz
RTTY
7.043
PSK 7.040 MHz
PSK
7.040
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 7.000 - 7.040 MHz | 7.040 - 7.050 MHz 7.050 - 7.100 MHz 7.100 - 7.200 MHz | 7.050 - 7.100 MHz 7.100 - 7.200 MHz |
| Intermediate | 7.000 - 7.040 MHz | 7.040 - 7.050 MHz 7.050 - 7.100 MHz 7.100 - 7.200 MHz | 7.050 - 7.100 MHz 7.100 - 7.200 MHz |
| Full | 7.000 - 7.040 MHz | 7.040 - 7.050 MHz 7.050 - 7.100 MHz 7.100 - 7.200 MHz | 7.050 - 7.100 MHz 7.100 - 7.200 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 7.074 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 7.048 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 7.043 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 7.040 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 7.030 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 7.047 MHz: FT8/FT4 centre of activity
- 7.090 MHz: SSB QRP centre of activity
- 7.110 MHz: Region 1 emergency centre
- Foundation: 7.0-7.1 MHz only (10W)
- Excellent DX band day and night
30 Meter Band (10.100 - 10.150 MHz)
WARC Band • CW and Digital only • Max 150W
Power Limits: Foundation: Not available • Intermediate: Not available • Full:
150W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWDigital
Intermediate
I
CWDigital
Full
F
CWDigital
10.100 MHz
10.150 MHz
10.10010.13010.150
FT8 10.136 MHz
FT8
10.136
FT4 10.140 MHz
FT4
10.140
RTTY 10.143 MHz
RTTY
10.143
PSK 10.141 MHz
PSK
10.141
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 10.100 - 10.130 MHz | 10.130 - 10.150 MHz | N/A |
| Intermediate | 10.100 - 10.130 MHz | 10.130 - 10.150 MHz | N/A |
| Full | 10.100 - 10.130 MHz | 10.130 - 10.150 MHz | N/A |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 10.136 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 10.140 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 10.143 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 10.141 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 10.116 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 10.136 MHz: FT8 centre of activity
- NO phone operations allowed
- Full license only
- Excellent for low-power DX
- No contests on WARC bands
20 Meter Band (14.000 - 14.350 MHz)
High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB)
Power Limits: Foundation: 10W PEP (14.0-14.35 MHz) • Intermediate: 50W PEP •
Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
Intermediate
I
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
Full
F
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modesAll modesAll modes
14.000 MHz
14.350 MHz
14.00014.07014.10114.11214.12514.30014.350
FT8 14.074 MHz
FT8
14.074
FT4 14.080 MHz
FT4
14.080
RTTY 14.083 MHz
RTTY
14.083
PSK 14.070 MHz
PSK
14.070
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 14.000 - 14.070 MHz | 14.070 - 14.101 MHz 14.101 - 14.112 MHz 14.112 - 14.125 MHz 14.125 - 14.300 MHz 14.300 - 14.350 MHz | 14.101 - 14.112 MHz 14.112 - 14.125 MHz 14.125 - 14.300 MHz 14.300 - 14.350 MHz |
| Intermediate | 14.000 - 14.070 MHz | 14.070 - 14.101 MHz 14.101 - 14.112 MHz 14.112 - 14.125 MHz 14.125 - 14.300 MHz 14.300 - 14.350 MHz | 14.101 - 14.112 MHz 14.112 - 14.125 MHz 14.125 - 14.300 MHz 14.300 - 14.350 MHz |
| Full | 14.000 - 14.070 MHz | 14.070 - 14.101 MHz 14.101 - 14.112 MHz 14.112 - 14.125 MHz 14.125 - 14.300 MHz 14.300 - 14.350 MHz | 14.101 - 14.112 MHz 14.112 - 14.125 MHz 14.125 - 14.300 MHz 14.300 - 14.350 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 14.074 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 14.080 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 14.083 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 14.070 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 14.060 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 14.074 MHz: FT8 centre of activity (most popular digital frequency)
- 14.099-14.101 MHz: IBP beacons (listen only)
- 14.285 MHz: SSB QRP centre of activity
- 14.300 MHz: Global emergency centre
- Most popular worldwide DX band
- All license classes have access
17 Meter Band (18.068 - 18.168 MHz)
WARC Band • High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB)
Power Limits: Foundation: Not available • Intermediate: Not available • Full:
400W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
Intermediate
I
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
Full
F
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
18.068 MHz
18.168 MHz
18.06818.09518.11118.12018.168
FT8 18.100 MHz
FT8
18.100
FT4 18.104 MHz
FT4
18.104
RTTY 18.106 MHz
RTTY
18.106
PSK 18.103 MHz
PSK
18.103
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 18.068 - 18.095 MHz | 18.095 - 18.111 MHz 18.111 - 18.120 MHz 18.120 - 18.168 MHz | 18.111 - 18.120 MHz 18.120 - 18.168 MHz |
| Intermediate | 18.068 - 18.095 MHz | 18.095 - 18.111 MHz 18.111 - 18.120 MHz 18.120 - 18.168 MHz | 18.111 - 18.120 MHz 18.120 - 18.168 MHz |
| Full | 18.068 - 18.095 MHz | 18.095 - 18.111 MHz 18.111 - 18.120 MHz 18.120 - 18.168 MHz | 18.111 - 18.120 MHz 18.120 - 18.168 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 18.100 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 18.104 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 18.106 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 18.103 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 18.086 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 18.100 MHz: FT8 centre of activity
- 18.109-18.111 MHz: IBP beacons (listen only)
- Full license only
- No contests on WARC bands
- Excellent for daytime DX
15 Meter Band (21.000 - 21.450 MHz)
High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB)
Power Limits: Foundation: Not available • Intermediate: 50W PEP (21.0-21.45
MHz) • Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWDigitalDigital/BeaconAll modes
Intermediate
I
CWDigitalDigital/BeaconAll modes
Full
F
CWDigitalDigital/BeaconAll modes
21.000 MHz
21.450 MHz
21.00021.07021.12021.15121.450
FT8 21.074 MHz
FT8
21.074
FT4 21.140 MHz
FT4
21.140
RTTY 21.080 MHz
RTTY
21.080
PSK 21.070 MHz
PSK
21.070
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 21.000 - 21.070 MHz | 21.070 - 21.120 MHz 21.120 - 21.151 MHz 21.151 - 21.450 MHz | 21.151 - 21.450 MHz |
| Intermediate | 21.000 - 21.070 MHz | 21.070 - 21.120 MHz 21.120 - 21.151 MHz 21.151 - 21.450 MHz | 21.151 - 21.450 MHz |
| Full | 21.000 - 21.070 MHz | 21.070 - 21.120 MHz 21.120 - 21.151 MHz 21.151 - 21.450 MHz | 21.151 - 21.450 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 21.074 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 21.140 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 21.080 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 21.070 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 21.060 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 21.074 MHz: FT8 centre of activity
- 21.149-21.151 MHz: IBP beacons (listen only)
- 21.285 MHz: SSB QRP centre of activity
- 21.340 MHz: SSTV centre of activity
- Intermediate and Full licenses
- Solar cycle dependent - excellent during peaks
12 Meter Band (24.890 - 24.990 MHz)
WARC Band • High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB)
Power Limits: Foundation: Not available • Intermediate: Not available • Full:
400W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
Intermediate
I
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
Full
F
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
24.890 MHz
24.990 MHz
24.89024.91524.93124.94024.990
FT8 24.915 MHz
FT8
24.915
FT4 24.919 MHz
FT4
24.919
RTTY 24.925 MHz
RTTY
24.925
PSK 24.920 MHz
PSK
24.920
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 24.890 - 24.915 MHz | 24.915 - 24.931 MHz 24.931 - 24.940 MHz 24.940 - 24.990 MHz | 24.931 - 24.940 MHz 24.940 - 24.990 MHz |
| Intermediate | 24.890 - 24.915 MHz | 24.915 - 24.931 MHz 24.931 - 24.940 MHz 24.940 - 24.990 MHz | 24.931 - 24.940 MHz 24.940 - 24.990 MHz |
| Full | 24.890 - 24.915 MHz | 24.915 - 24.931 MHz 24.931 - 24.940 MHz 24.940 - 24.990 MHz | 24.931 - 24.940 MHz 24.940 - 24.990 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 24.915 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 24.919 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 24.925 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 24.920 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 24.906 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 24.915 MHz: FT8 centre of activity
- 24.929-24.931 MHz: IBP beacons (listen only)
- 24.950 MHz: SSB QRP centre of activity
- Full license only
- No contests on WARC bands
- Best during high solar activity
10 Meter Band (28.000 - 29.700 MHz)
High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB) • FM
Power Limits: Foundation: 10W PEP (28.0-29.7 MHz) • Intermediate: 50W PEP •
Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
Intermediate
I
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
Full
F
CWDigital/BeaconAll modesAll modes
28.000 MHz
29.000 MHz
28.00028.07028.22528.32029.000
FT8 28.074 MHz
FT8
28.074
FT4 28.180 MHz
FT4
28.180
RTTY 28.080 MHz
RTTY
28.080
PSK 28.070 MHz
PSK
28.070
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 28.000 - 28.070 MHz | 28.070 - 28.225 MHz 28.225 - 28.320 MHz 28.320 - 29.000 MHz | 28.225 - 28.320 MHz 28.320 - 29.000 MHz |
| Intermediate | 28.000 - 28.070 MHz | 28.070 - 28.225 MHz 28.225 - 28.320 MHz 28.320 - 29.000 MHz | 28.225 - 28.320 MHz 28.320 - 29.000 MHz |
| Full | 28.000 - 28.070 MHz | 28.070 - 28.225 MHz 28.225 - 28.320 MHz 28.320 - 29.000 MHz | 28.225 - 28.320 MHz 28.320 - 29.000 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 28.074 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 28.180 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 28.080 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 28.070 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 28.060 MHz: CW QRP centre of activity
- 28.074 MHz: FT8 centre of activity
- 28.199-28.201 MHz: IBP beacons (listen only)
- 28.360 MHz: SSB QRP centre of activity
- 28.680 MHz: SSTV centre of activity
- 29.600 MHz: FM calling frequency
- All license classes have access
- Solar cycle dependent - excellent during peaks
6 Meter Band (50 - 52 MHz)
Very High Frequency (VHF) • "The Magic Band"
Power Limits: Foundation: 50W PEP (50.0-52.0 MHz) • Intermediate: 50W PEP •
Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
Beacon/CWSSB/CWDigital/CWBeaconAll modes
Intermediate
I
Beacon/CWSSB/CWDigital/CWBeaconAll modes
Full
F
Beacon/CWSSB/CWDigital/CWBeaconAll modes
50.000 MHz
52.000 MHz
50.00050.10050.30050.40050.50052.000
FT8 50.313 MHz
FT8
50.313
FT4 50.318 MHz
FT4
50.318
RTTY 50.600 MHz
RTTY
50.600
PSK 50.305 MHz
PSK
50.305
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 50.000 - 50.100 MHz | 50.300 - 50.400 MHz 50.500 - 52.000 MHz | 50.100 - 50.300 MHz | 50.500 - 52.000 MHz |
| Intermediate | 50.000 - 50.100 MHz | 50.300 - 50.400 MHz 50.500 - 52.000 MHz | 50.100 - 50.300 MHz | 50.500 - 52.000 MHz |
| Full | 50.000 - 50.100 MHz | 50.300 - 50.400 MHz 50.500 - 52.000 MHz | 50.100 - 50.300 MHz | 50.500 - 52.000 MHz |
| Mode | Use | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| FT8 | Data | 50.313 MHz |
| FT4 | Data | 50.318 MHz |
| RTTY | Data | 50.600 MHz |
| PSK | Data | 50.305 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 50.090 MHz: CW calling frequency
- 50.150 MHz: SSB calling frequency
- 50.200 MHz: MS (Meteor Scatter) calling
- 50.313 MHz: FT8 centre of activity
- 50.510 MHz: FM calling frequency
- All license classes - Foundation: 50W, Others: up to 400W
- Sporadic E propagation in summer
- Excellent for long distance VHF DX
4 Meter Band (70 - 70.5 MHz)
Very High Frequency (VHF) • UK Exclusive Band
Power Limits: Foundation: 50W PEP (70.0-70.5 MHz) • Intermediate: 50W PEP •
Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
BeaconSSB/Digital/CWAll modes
Intermediate
I
BeaconSSB/Digital/CWAll modes
Full
F
BeaconSSB/Digital/CWAll modes
70.000 MHz
70.500 MHz
70.00070.10070.25070.500
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| Class | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 70.100 - 70.250 MHz 70.250 - 70.500 MHz | 70.100 - 70.250 MHz 70.250 - 70.500 MHz |
| Intermediate | 70.100 - 70.250 MHz 70.250 - 70.500 MHz | 70.100 - 70.250 MHz 70.250 - 70.500 MHz |
| Full | 70.100 - 70.250 MHz 70.250 - 70.500 MHz | 70.100 - 70.250 MHz 70.250 - 70.500 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 70.030 MHz: CW calling frequency
- 70.200 MHz: SSB calling frequency
- 70.450 MHz: FM calling frequency
- All license classes - Foundation: 50W, Others: up to 400W
- UK, Ireland, and some European countries only
- Excellent for local and medium distance communications
- Good tropo and Sporadic E propagation
- Less crowded than 2m
2 Meter Band (144 - 146 MHz)
Very High Frequency (VHF) • Most popular VHF band
Power Limits: Foundation: 10W PEP (144.0-146.0 MHz) • Intermediate: 50W PEP •
Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
All modesCWDigital/CWSSB/Digital/CWBeaconBeaconAll modesDigitalFM/Digital
Intermediate
I
All modesCWDigital/CWSSB/Digital/CWBeaconBeaconAll modesDigitalFM/Digital
Full
F
All modesCWDigital/CWSSB/Digital/CWBeaconBeaconAll modesDigitalFM/Digital
144.0000 MHz
146.0000 MHz
144.0000144.0250144.1000144.1500144.4000144.4900144.5000144.7940144.9900145.1935
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| Class | CW Only | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 144.0250 - 144.1000 MHz | 144.0000 - 144.0250 MHz 144.1000 - 144.1500 MHz 144.1500 - 144.4000 MHz 144.5000 - 144.7940 MHz 144.7940 - 144.9900 MHz 144.9900 - 145.1935 MHz | 144.0000 - 144.0250 MHz 144.1500 - 144.4000 MHz 144.5000 - 144.7940 MHz 144.9900 - 145.1935 MHz |
| Intermediate | 144.0250 - 144.1000 MHz | 144.0000 - 144.0250 MHz 144.1000 - 144.1500 MHz 144.1500 - 144.4000 MHz 144.5000 - 144.7940 MHz 144.7940 - 144.9900 MHz 144.9900 - 145.1935 MHz | 144.0000 - 144.0250 MHz 144.1500 - 144.4000 MHz 144.5000 - 144.7940 MHz 144.9900 - 145.1935 MHz |
| Full | 144.0250 - 144.1000 MHz | 144.0000 - 144.0250 MHz 144.1000 - 144.1500 MHz 144.1500 - 144.4000 MHz 144.5000 - 144.7940 MHz 144.7940 - 144.9900 MHz 144.9900 - 145.1935 MHz | 144.0000 - 144.0250 MHz 144.1500 - 144.4000 MHz 144.5000 - 144.7940 MHz 144.9900 - 145.1935 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 144.050 MHz: CW calling frequency
- 144.174 MHz: FT8 centre of activity
- 144.300 MHz: SSB calling frequency
- 144.800 MHz: APRS frequency
- 145.500 MHz: FM calling/mobile frequency (S20)
- Repeater offset: +600 kHz (e.g., RB0: out 145.000, in 145.600)
- All license classes have access
- Foundation: 10W, Intermediate: 50W, Full: 400W
- Most popular VHF band in UK
70 Centimeter Band (430 - 440 MHz)
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) • Popular repeater band
Power Limits: Foundation: 10W PEP (430.0-440.0 MHz) • Intermediate: 50W PEP •
Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
FMDigitalDigitalDigitalDigitalDigitalAll modesBeaconAll modesFMFMDigitalFMSatelliteSatellite/ImageDigital
Intermediate
I
FMDigitalDigitalDigitalDigitalDigitalAll modesBeaconAll modesFMFMDigitalFMSatelliteSatellite/ImageDigital
Full
F
FMDigitalDigitalDigitalDigitalDigitalAll modesBeaconAll modesFMFMDigitalFMSatelliteSatellite/ImageDigital
430.0000 MHz
440.0000 MHz
430.0125430.1000430.1250430.1375430.2500430.3000430.4000430.7750430.9900431.0250431.2500431.9000432.0000432.4000432.4900432.9940433.3810433.3940433.5810433.6000434.0000434.2500434.5940434.9810435.0000436.0000438.0000440.0000
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| Class | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 430.1250 - 430.1375 MHz 430.2500 - 430.3000 MHz 430.4000 - 430.7750 MHz 430.9900 - 431.9000 MHz 431.0250 - 431.2500 MHz 432.0000 - 432.4000 MHz 432.4900 - 432.9940 MHz 433.6000 - 434.2500 MHz 438.0000 - 440.0000 MHz | 430.0125 - 430.1000 MHz 432.0000 - 432.4000 MHz 432.4900 - 432.9940 MHz 432.9940 - 433.3810 MHz 433.3940 - 433.5810 MHz 434.5940 - 434.9810 MHz 436.0000 - 438.0000 MHz |
| Intermediate | 430.1250 - 430.1375 MHz 430.2500 - 430.3000 MHz 430.4000 - 430.7750 MHz 430.9900 - 431.9000 MHz 431.0250 - 431.2500 MHz 432.0000 - 432.4000 MHz 432.4900 - 432.9940 MHz 433.6000 - 434.2500 MHz 438.0000 - 440.0000 MHz | 430.0125 - 430.1000 MHz 432.0000 - 432.4000 MHz 432.4900 - 432.9940 MHz 432.9940 - 433.3810 MHz 433.3940 - 433.5810 MHz 434.5940 - 434.9810 MHz 436.0000 - 438.0000 MHz |
| Full | 430.1250 - 430.1375 MHz 430.2500 - 430.3000 MHz 430.4000 - 430.7750 MHz 430.9900 - 431.9000 MHz 431.0250 - 431.2500 MHz 432.0000 - 432.4000 MHz 432.4900 - 432.9940 MHz 433.6000 - 434.2500 MHz 438.0000 - 440.0000 MHz | 430.0125 - 430.1000 MHz 432.0000 - 432.4000 MHz 432.4900 - 432.9940 MHz 432.9940 - 433.3810 MHz 433.3940 - 433.5810 MHz 434.5940 - 434.9810 MHz 436.0000 - 438.0000 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 432.050 MHz: CW calling frequency
- 432.174 MHz: FT8 centre of activity
- 432.200 MHz: SSB calling frequency
- 433.500 MHz: FM calling frequency
- Repeater offset: -1.6 MHz or -2 MHz (check local coordination)
- All license classes have access
- Foundation: 10W, Intermediate: 50W, Full: 400W
- Popular for FM repeaters and digital voice
23 Centimeter Band (1240 - 1325 MHz)
1.2 GHz • Microwave communications
Power Limits: Foundation: Not available • Intermediate: 50W PEP (1240-1325
MHz) • Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
Not authorized
Intermediate
I
Not authorized
Full
F
Narrow DigitalDigitalPhone
1.838 MHz
2.000 MHz
1.8381.8401.8432.000
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| Class | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | N/A | N/A |
| Intermediate | N/A | N/A |
| Full | 1.840 - 1.843 MHz | 1.843 - 2.000 MHz |
Band Notes:
- 1296.000-1296.025 MHz: CW EME
- 1296.200 MHz: SSB/CW calling frequency
- 1296.500 MHz: FM calling frequency
- 1296.800 MHz: Digital centre of activity
- Intermediate and Full licenses only
- Line-of-sight propagation
- Popular for EME (moonbounce)
- Excellent for experimenting with high-gain antennas
Microwave Bands (2.3 GHz and above)
Multiple allocations • Advanced operations
Power Limits: Vary by band - typically Foundation: Not available •
Intermediate: 50W PEP • Full: 400W PEP
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Foundation
F
Full (some Intermediate)
Intermediate
I
Full (some Intermediate)
Full
F
Full (some Intermediate)
1.2 MHz
275.0 MHz
275.0
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| Class | RTTY / DATA / CW | PHONE / IMAGE / CW |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | N/A | N/A |
| Intermediate | N/A | N/A |
| Full | N/A | N/A |
Band Notes:
- 2320.150 MHz: 13cm SSB/CW calling frequency
- 3456.200 MHz: 9cm calling frequency
- 5760.200 MHz: 6cm calling frequency
- 10368.200 MHz: 3cm calling frequency (most popular)
- 24048.200 MHz: 1.2cm calling frequency
- Highly directional antennas required (dishes, horns)
- Line-of-sight propagation only
- Weather dependent at higher frequencies
- Popular for contests and experimenting
- 10 GHz most accessible with readily available surplus equipment
UK Microwave Activity:
- 10 GHz: Very active community, several annual contests
- 24 GHz: Popular for portable/rover operations
- Equipment: Often homebrew or converted from WiFi/satellite LNBs
- RSGB Microwave Committee: Supports UK microwave activity
- Contests: Regular microwave contests throughout the year
UK License Classes
- Foundation: Entry level license - limited bands and power (10W max, 50W on 6m)
- Intermediate: Second level - more bands and power (50W max, some exceptions)
- Full: Highest level - all amateur bands and maximum power (400W typical, 26W on 60m)
Disclaimer: Always check with UK authorities for the most current information on amateur radio bands and licensing requirements. Visit Ofcom
How to use this UK band plan page
Start with the search field if you already know a frequency, such as 7.047, 145.500, or 433.500. That gets you to the matching band quickly. If you are comparing license classes, use the class filter to narrow the page by Foundation, Intermediate, or Full access before scanning the chart and table.
The band notes are there to surface the practical centres of activity you are most likely to care about first. The tables and charts provide the wider context. Use both together, then confirm the operating conditions in Full Propagation View if the final decision still depends on whether the band is usable right now.
UK calling frequencies by band
Many UK frequency questions are really calling-frequency questions. On this page, the 2m notes show 145.500 MHz for FM calling or mobile use, while the 70cm notes show 433.500 MHz for FM calling. The 40m section is also a common lookup because operators want the broader segment plus the common activity centres in the same place.
For VHF and UHF, the notes also show the common CW and SSB calling spots, which is useful when FM is not the operating mode you have in mind. For digital centres across multiple bands, use this page as the band-first view and then move into Digital Mode Frequency Finder if you want the mode-first shortcut.
40 meter band plan explained
The UK 40 meter band plan section covers 7.000 to 7.200 MHz and is one of the most practical parts of the page because it serves several jobs at once. Operators use it for everyday HF, regional work, DX, digital modes, and emergency-awareness checks. That is why the 40m band plan UK query is so common: people usually want both the legal range and the everyday operating hints together.
The notes on this page already highlight common activity points such as CW QRP, FT8 or FT4, SSB QRP, and the Region 1 emergency centre. Use those notes as a quick orientation aid, then read the table directly before transmitting. If you still need a conditions check before picking 40m, open Full Propagation View.
70cm calling frequency and simplex usage
The 70cm calling frequency UK question usually means “where should I start on FM?” On this page, the band notes list 433.500 MHz as the FM calling frequency, while also showing the commonly used CW, FT8, and SSB calling spots nearby. That matters because 70cm is not only a repeater band. It is also a practical simplex, weak-signal, and digital band depending on mode and operating style.
Treat the calling frequency as a starting point, not the whole operating workflow. Make the contact, then move if a longer exchange follows and local practice calls for it. The table and notes together give you the wider simplex and activity context around that initial calling point.
Choosing the right legal segment quickly
The fastest path is usually: pick the band, filter by license class, confirm the segment, then check the common activity notes. If you only need the legal answer first, open Band Privileges Lookup and come back here for the wider UK band structure afterward.
If the mode is already chosen, the next natural step is often Digital Mode Frequency Finder or the broader EU Band Plan when you want a Region 1 comparison. This page works best as the UK-specific reference layer inside that larger workflow.
Foundation vs Intermediate vs Full at a glance
Foundation, Intermediate, and Full licensees do not all have the same UK amateur radio frequency access or power limits, which is why the class filter matters so much on this page. Foundation operators will often want the quickest possible answer about whether a band is available at all, while Intermediate and Full operators may be comparing wider segment and power options inside the same band.
The legend and filters above are the fastest way to reduce the page to the class context you care about. Use them before browsing the tables if you want to avoid scanning segments that do not apply to your licence. Even then, treat the page as a working reference and confirm current Ofcom and RSGB material whenever a compliance detail matters.
UK band plan FAQ
This page is a practical reference aid built around UK amateur radio band usage and notes that point to current UK operating context. It is not a replacement for official documents. When a legal or coordination detail matters, check the current Ofcom and RSGB material directly.