US Amateur Radio Band Plans

FCC Frequency Allocations for Amateur Radio

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2200 Meter Band (0.1357 - 0.1378 MHz)

Low Frequency (LF) • Very narrowband CW/Data

Novice N
Not authorized
Technician T
Not authorized
General G
RTTY/Data/CW
Advanced A
RTTY/Data/CW
Extra E
RTTY/Data/CW
0.1357 MHz 0.1378 MHz
0.13570.1378

Power limit: 1 W EIRP

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ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
NoviceN/AN/A
TechnicianN/AN/A
General0.1357 - 0.1378 MHzN/A
Advanced0.1357 - 0.1378 MHzN/A
Extra0.1357 - 0.1378 MHzN/A

Power limit: 1 W EIRP

ModeUseFrequency
Amateur allocationBand allocation135.7-137.8 kHz

Band Notes:

630 Meter Band (0.472 - 0.479 MHz)

Medium Frequency (MF) • CW and digital modes

Novice N
Not authorized
Technician T
Not authorized
General G
RTTY/Data/CW
Advanced A
RTTY/Data/CW
Extra E
RTTY/Data/CW
0.472 MHz 0.479 MHz
0.4720.479

Power limit: 5 W EIRP, except in Alaska within 496 miles of Russia where the power limit is 1 W EIRP.

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ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
NoviceN/AN/A
TechnicianN/AN/A
General0.472 - 0.479 MHzN/A
Advanced0.472 - 0.479 MHzN/A
Extra0.472 - 0.479 MHzN/A

Power limit: 5 W EIRP, except in Alaska within 496 miles of Russia where the power limit is 1 W EIRP.

ModeUseFrequency
Amateur allocationBand allocation472-479 kHz

Band Notes:

160 Meter Band (1.8 - 2.0 MHz)

High Frequency (HF) • Lower Side Band (LSB)

Novice N
Not authorized
Technician T
Not authorized
General G
Phone/Image/RTTY/Data/CW
Advanced A
Phone/Image/RTTY/Data/CW
Extra E
Phone/Image/RTTY/Data/CW
1.800 MHz 2.000 MHz
1.8002.000
FT8 1.840 MHz
FT8 1.840
PSK 1.838 MHz
PSK 1.838
JS8 1.845 MHz
JS8 1.845

Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
NoviceN/AN/A
TechnicianN/AN/A
General1.800 - 2.000 MHz1.800 - 2.000 MHz
Advanced1.800 - 2.000 MHz1.800 - 2.000 MHz
Extra1.800 - 2.000 MHz1.800 - 2.000 MHz

Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

Propagation Snapshot

Sunset through sunrise

  1. Sunrise Good
  2. Day Poor
  3. Sunset Excellent
  4. Evening Excellent
  5. Overnight Excellent
Spring
Good
Summer
Fair
Fall
Excellent
Winter
Excellent

Night-focused regional and DX band.

Solar dependence: Fair

Tip: Listen near sunset before chasing higher bands.

Watch for: Noise and crowded evening segments.

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ModeUseFrequency
Digital modesDigital1.800-1.810 MHz
CW QRPOther1.810 MHz
SSB QRPOther1.910 MHz
BeaconsOther1.999-2.000 MHz
CW DX callingCalling1.810 MHz
SSB operationsCalling1.843-2.000 MHz
FT8Data1.840 MHz
PSKData1.838 MHz
JS8Data1.845 MHz

Band Notes:

  • Best propagation at night
  • Large antennas required for good performance

80 Meter Band (3.5 - 4.0 MHz)

75/80 Meters • High Frequency (HF) • Lower Side Band (LSB)

Novice N
CW
Technician T
CW
General G
RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
Advanced A
RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
Extra E
RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
3.500 MHz 4.000 MHz
3.5003.5253.6003.7003.8004.000
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
SSTV 3.640 MHz
SSTV 3.640

Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 200 W PEP; Technician: 200 W PEP)

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ClassCW OnlyRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
Novice3.525 - 3.600 MHzN/AN/A
Technician3.525 - 3.600 MHzN/AN/A
GeneralN/A3.525 - 3.600 MHz3.800 - 4.000 MHz
AdvancedN/A3.525 - 3.600 MHz3.700 - 4.000 MHz
ExtraN/A3.500 - 3.600 MHz3.600 - 4.000 MHz

Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 200 W PEP; Technician: 200 W PEP)

Propagation Snapshot

Late afternoon through sunrise

  1. Sunrise Good
  2. Day Fair
  3. Sunset Excellent
  4. Evening Excellent
  5. Overnight Excellent
Spring
Good
Summer
Fair
Fall
Excellent
Winter
Excellent

Reliable nighttime regional and DX band.

Solar dependence: Fair

Tip: Use it for regional work when higher bands fade.

Watch for: Summer static and local noise.

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ModeUseFrequency
RTTY/Data DXDigital3.590 MHz
RTTY/DataDigital3.570-3.600 MHz
DX windowOther3.790-3.800 MHz
SSTVImage3.845 MHz
AM callingCalling3.885 MHz
AM callingCalling3.845 MHz
FT8Data3.573 MHz
FT4Data3.575 MHz
RTTYData3.590 MHz
PSKData3.580 MHz
SSTVImage3.640 MHz

Band Notes:

    60 Meter Band (5.3 MHz channels)

    Channel Band • 4 discrete channels • USB only • 100W PEP max

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    Not authorized
    General G
    Phone/CW/RTTY/DataCh 1Ch 2Ch 3Ch 4
    Advanced A
    Phone/CW/RTTY/DataCh 1Ch 2Ch 3Ch 4
    Extra E
    Phone/CW/RTTY/DataCh 1Ch 2Ch 3Ch 4
    5.33055.34655.35155.36655.37155.4035
    CW
    CW: 5.3320 CW 5.3320 CW: 5.3480 CW 5.3480 CW: 5.3730 CW 5.3730 CW: 5.4050 CW 5.4050

    Power limit: Varies: 9.15 W ERP (continuous), 100 W ERP (channels) Bandwidth: 2.8 kHz

    Mixed allocation: 15 kHz continuous segment plus four legacy channels.

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    ClassSegmentFrequencyCW/DataUsage
    General / Advanced / ExtraContinuous5351.5-5366.5 kHzUSB / CW / Digital
    General / Advanced / ExtraCh 15330.5 kHz5332.0 kHzUSB / CW / Digital
    General / Advanced / ExtraCh 25346.5 kHz5348.0 kHzUSB / CW / Digital
    General / Advanced / ExtraCh 35371.5 kHz5373.0 kHzUSB / CW / Digital
    General / Advanced / ExtraCh 45403.5 kHz5405.0 kHzUSB / CW / Digital

    Power limit: Varies: 9.15 W ERP (continuous), 100 W ERP (channels) Bandwidth: 2.8 kHz

    Propagation Snapshot

    Sunrise through overnight

    1. Sunrise Excellent
    2. Day Excellent
    3. Sunset Excellent
    4. Evening Good
    5. Overnight Good
    Spring
    Good
    Summer
    Fair
    Fall
    Excellent
    Winter
    Excellent

    Regional band often useful from sunrise through the night.

    Solar dependence: Fair

    Tip: Use it when lower-band regional coverage is useful but 80m is noisy.

    Watch for: Channelized restrictions; see the US Band Plan.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    Channel 1 USB/CW/dataChannel5.3305 MHz
    Channel 2 USB/CW/dataChannel5.3465 MHz
    15 kHz continuous segmentBand allocation5.3515-5.3665 MHz
    Channel 3 USB/CW/dataChannel5.3715 MHz
    Channel 4 USB/CW/dataChannel5.4035 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Continuous segment: 5351.5-5366.5 kHz (max 2.8 kHz bandwidth, 9.15 W ERP)
    • Legacy channels: 5330.5, 5346.5, 5371.5, 5403.5 kHz (100 W ERP)
    • Free operation within 5351.5-5366.5 kHz follows 9.15 W ERP rules
    • Secondary allocation: must not cause interference
    • Excellent for NVIS and regional communications
    • Similar propagation to 75/80 meters
    • Popular for emergency communications

    40 Meter Band (7.0 - 7.3 MHz)

    High Frequency (HF) • Lower Side Band (LSB)

    Novice N
    CW
    Technician T
    CW
    General G
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Advanced A
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Extra E
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    7.000 MHz 7.300 MHz
    7.0007.0257.1257.1757.300
    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
    SSTV 7.171 MHz
    SSTV 7.171
    APRS 7.034 MHz
    APRS 7.034

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 200 W PEP; Technician: 200 W PEP)

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    ClassCW OnlyRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    Novice7.025 - 7.125 MHzN/AN/A
    Technician7.025 - 7.125 MHzN/AN/A
    GeneralN/A7.025 - 7.125 MHz7.175 - 7.300 MHz
    AdvancedN/A7.025 - 7.125 MHz7.125 - 7.300 MHz
    ExtraN/A7.000 - 7.125 MHz7.125 - 7.300 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 200 W PEP; Technician: 200 W PEP)

    Propagation Snapshot

    Daylight through overnight

    1. Sunrise Excellent
    2. Day Good
    3. Sunset Excellent
    4. Evening Excellent
    5. Overnight Excellent
    Spring
    Excellent
    Summer
    Good
    Fall
    Excellent
    Winter
    Excellent

    Versatile regional-by-day, DX-by-night band.

    Solar dependence: Fair

    Tip: Start here when deciding between regional and DX work.

    Watch for: Crowded evening phone segments.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    RTTY/Data DXDigital7.040 MHz
    RTTY/DataDigital7.080-7.125 MHz
    SSTVImage7.171 MHz
    AM callingCalling7.290 MHz
    FT8Data7.074 MHz
    FT4Data7.048 MHz
    RTTYData7.043 MHz
    PSKData7.040 MHz
    APRSData7.034 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Best DX band for day and night

    30 Meter Band (10.1 - 10.15 MHz)

    WARC Band • High Frequency (HF) • CW and Digital only

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    Not authorized
    General G
    RTTY/Data/CW
    Advanced A
    RTTY/Data/CW
    Extra E
    RTTY/Data/CW
    10.100 MHz 10.150 MHz
    10.10010.150
    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
    SSTV 10.132 MHz
    SSTV 10.132
    APRS 10.149 MHz
    APRS 10.149

    Power limit: 200 W PEP

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    NoviceN/AN/A
    TechnicianN/AN/A
    General10.100 - 10.150 MHzN/A
    Advanced10.100 - 10.150 MHzN/A
    Extra10.100 - 10.150 MHzN/A

    Power limit: 200 W PEP

    Propagation Snapshot

    Daylight through evening

    1. Sunrise Excellent
    2. Day Excellent
    3. Sunset Excellent
    4. Evening Excellent
    5. Overnight Good
    Spring
    Excellent
    Summer
    Good
    Fall
    Excellent
    Winter
    Excellent

    Steady DX band for narrow modes.

    Solar dependence: Good

    Tip: Use it when 20m is marginal and voice is not needed.

    Watch for: No phone operation and limited bandwidth.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    RTTYDigital10.130-10.140 MHz
    PacketDigital10.140-10.150 MHz
    FT8Data10.136 MHz
    FT4Data10.140 MHz
    RTTYData10.143 MHz
    PSKData10.141 MHz
    SSTVImage10.132 MHz
    APRSData10.149 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Maximum power: 200 watts PEP
    • NO phone operations allowed
    • Shared with other services (secondary status)
    • Excellent for DX with low power

    20 Meter Band (14.0 - 14.35 MHz)

    High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB)

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    Not authorized
    General G
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Advanced A
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Extra E
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    14.000 MHz 14.350 MHz
    14.00014.02514.15014.17514.22514.350
    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
    SSTV 14.230 MHz
    SSTV 14.230
    APRS 14.101 MHz
    APRS 14.101

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    NoviceN/AN/A
    TechnicianN/AN/A
    General14.025 - 14.150 MHz14.225 - 14.350 MHz
    Advanced14.025 - 14.150 MHz14.175 - 14.350 MHz
    Extra14.000 - 14.150 MHz14.150 - 14.350 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

    Propagation Snapshot

    Daytime through early evening

    1. Sunrise Good
    2. Day Excellent
    3. Sunset Excellent
    4. Evening Fair
    5. Overnight Poor
    Spring
    Excellent
    Summer
    Excellent
    Fall
    Excellent
    Winter
    Good

    Dependable daytime DX with year-round availability.

    Solar dependence: Good

    Tip: Start here in daylight, then check higher bands.

    Watch for: The band can close quickly after sunset.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    RTTYDigital14.070-14.095 MHz
    PacketDigital14.095-14.0995 MHz
    PacketDigital14.100 MHz
    PacketDigital14.1005-14.112 MHz
    SSTVImage14.230 MHz
    AM callingCalling14.286 MHz
    FT8Data14.074 MHz
    FT4Data14.080 MHz
    RTTYData14.083 MHz
    PSKData14.070 MHz
    APRSData14.101 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Most popular DX band worldwide

    17 Meter Band (18.068 - 18.168 MHz)

    WARC Band • High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB)

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    Not authorized
    General G
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Advanced A
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Extra E
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    18.068 MHz 18.168 MHz
    18.06818.11018.168
    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

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    NoviceN/AN/A
    TechnicianN/AN/A
    General18.068 - 18.110 MHz18.110 - 18.168 MHz
    Advanced18.068 - 18.110 MHz18.110 - 18.168 MHz
    Extra18.068 - 18.110 MHz18.110 - 18.168 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

    Propagation Snapshot

    Mid-morning through late afternoon

    1. Sunrise Fair
    2. Day Excellent
    3. Sunset Good
    4. Evening Poor
    5. Overnight Poor
    Spring
    Excellent
    Summer
    Good
    Fall
    Excellent
    Winter
    Good

    Daytime DX band with less crowding.

    Solar dependence: Good

    Tip: Check it when 20m is busy or crowded.

    Watch for: Openings can be selective and brief.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    RTTYDigital18.100-18.105 MHz
    PacketDigital18.105-18.110 MHz
    SSB DXCalling18.110 MHz
    FT8Data18.100 MHz
    FT4Data18.104 MHz
    RTTYData18.106 MHz
    PSKData18.103 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • No contests on WARC bands
    • Often overlooked but excellent for DX

    15 Meter Band (21.0 - 21.45 MHz)

    High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB)

    Novice N
    CW
    Technician T
    CW
    General G
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Advanced A
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Extra E
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    21.000 MHz 21.450 MHz
    21.00021.02521.20021.22521.27521.450
    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
    SSTV 21.340 MHz
    SSTV 21.340

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 200 W PEP; Technician: 200 W PEP)

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    ClassCW OnlyRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    Novice21.025 - 21.200 MHzN/AN/A
    Technician21.025 - 21.200 MHzN/AN/A
    GeneralN/A21.025 - 21.200 MHz21.275 - 21.450 MHz
    AdvancedN/A21.025 - 21.200 MHz21.225 - 21.450 MHz
    ExtraN/A21.000 - 21.200 MHz21.200 - 21.450 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 200 W PEP; Technician: 200 W PEP)

    Propagation Snapshot

    Late morning through afternoon

    1. Sunrise Fair
    2. Day Excellent
    3. Sunset Good
    4. Evening Poor
    5. Overnight Poor
    Spring
    Excellent
    Summer
    Good
    Fall
    Excellent
    Winter
    Fair

    Strong daytime DX when upper HF is supported.

    Solar dependence: Excellent

    Tip: Try it after 20m when conditions improve.

    Watch for: Quiet solar conditions can limit openings.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    RTTY/DataDigital21.070-21.110 MHz
    SSTVImage21.340 MHz
    FT8Data21.074 MHz
    FT4Data21.140 MHz
    RTTYData21.080 MHz
    PSKData21.070 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Band opens during solar cycle peaks

    12 Meter Band (24.89 - 24.99 MHz)

    WARC Band • High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB)

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    Not authorized
    General G
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Advanced A
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Extra E
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    24.890 MHz 24.990 MHz
    24.89024.93024.990
    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
    SSTV 24.975 MHz
    SSTV 24.975

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    NoviceN/AN/A
    TechnicianN/AN/A
    General24.890 - 24.930 MHz24.930 - 24.990 MHz
    Advanced24.890 - 24.930 MHz24.930 - 24.990 MHz
    Extra24.890 - 24.930 MHz24.930 - 24.990 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

    Propagation Snapshot

    Late morning through afternoon

    1. Sunrise Fair
    2. Day Good
    3. Sunset Fair
    4. Evening Poor
    5. Overnight Poor
    Spring
    Excellent
    Summer
    Good
    Fall
    Excellent
    Winter
    Fair

    More dependable than 10m, with selective daytime DX.

    Solar dependence: Excellent

    Tip: Check it after 15m; it may remain usable when 10m does not.

    Watch for: Openings may appear and fade quickly.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    RTTYDigital24.920-24.925 MHz
    PacketDigital24.925-24.930 MHz
    SSB DXCalling24.920 MHz
    FT8Data24.915 MHz
    FT4Data24.919 MHz
    RTTYData24.925 MHz
    PSKData24.920 MHz
    SSTVImage24.975 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • No contests allowed
    • Great for low-power DX

    10 Meter Band (28.0 - 29.7 MHz)

    High Frequency (HF) • Upper Side Band (USB) • Frequency Modulation (FM)

    Novice N
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/CW
    Technician T
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/CW
    General G
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Advanced A
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    Extra E
    RTTY/Data/CWPhone/Image/CW
    28.000 MHz 29.700 MHz
    28.00028.30028.50029.700
    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
    SSTV 28.680 MHz
    SSTV 28.680

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 200 W PEP; Technician: 200 W PEP)

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    Novice28.000 - 28.300 MHz28.300 - 28.500 MHzN/A
    Technician28.000 - 28.300 MHz28.300 - 28.500 MHzN/A
    General28.000 - 28.300 MHzN/A28.300 - 29.700 MHz
    Advanced28.000 - 28.300 MHzN/A28.300 - 29.700 MHz
    Extra28.000 - 28.300 MHzN/A28.300 - 29.700 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 200 W PEP; Technician: 200 W PEP)

    Propagation Snapshot

    Late morning through afternoon

    1. Sunrise Fair
    2. Day Good
    3. Sunset Fair
    4. Evening Poor
    5. Overnight Poor
    Spring
    Good
    Summer
    Excellent
    Fall
    Good
    Winter
    Fair

    Highly variable band with exceptional openings.

    Solar dependence: Excellent

    Tip: Check it often instead of assuming it is closed.

    Watch for: Rapidly changing and selective conditions.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    RTTYDigital28.070-28.150 MHz
    BeaconsOther28.200-28.300 MHz
    SSTVImage28.680 MHz
    FM simplexSimplex29.600 MHz
    SSB DX callingCalling28.300 MHz
    FM simplex callingCalling29.600 MHz
    FT8Data28.074 MHz
    FT4Data28.180 MHz
    RTTYData28.080 MHz
    PSKData28.070 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Popular for local FM and worldwide SSB DX
    • Technician class has full privileges!

    6 Meter Band (50 - 54 MHz)

    Very High Frequency (VHF) • Single Side Band (SSB) • Frequency Modulation (FM)

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    CWPhone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    General G
    CWPhone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Advanced A
    CWPhone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Extra E
    CWPhone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    50.000 MHz 54.000 MHz
    50.00050.10054.000
    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
    SSTV 50.950 MHz
    SSTV 50.950

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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    ClassCW OnlyRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    NoviceN/AN/AN/A
    Technician50.000 - 50.100 MHz50.100 - 54.000 MHz50.100 - 54.000 MHz
    General50.000 - 50.100 MHz50.100 - 54.000 MHz50.100 - 54.000 MHz
    Advanced50.000 - 50.100 MHz50.100 - 54.000 MHz50.100 - 54.000 MHz
    Extra50.000 - 50.100 MHz50.100 - 54.000 MHz50.100 - 54.000 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

    Propagation Snapshot

    Daylight and seasonal openings

    1. Sunrise Variable
    2. Day Good
    3. Sunset Variable
    4. Evening Fair
    5. Overnight Poor
    Spring
    Good
    Summer
    Excellent
    Fall
    Fair
    Winter
    Variable

    Seasonal, highly variable band with sporadic-E.

    Solar dependence: Variable

    Tip: Monitor beacons and calling activity during seasonal openings.

    Watch for: Sporadic-E, tropo, and rapidly changing paths.

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    ModeUseFrequency
    SSB callingCalling50.125 MHz
    Digital (packet) callingDigital50.620 MHz
    FM simplexSimplex52.020 MHz
    FM simplexSimplex52.040 MHz
    Primary FM simplexSimplex52.525 MHz
    Secondary FM simplexSimplex52.540 MHz
    Remote base FM simplexSimplex53.000 MHz
    FM simplexSimplex53.020 MHz
    FM simplexSimplex53.520 MHz
    FM simplexSimplex53.900 MHz
    Repeater inputsRepeater input51.12-51.48 MHz
    Repeater outputsRepeater output51.62-51.98 MHz
    Repeater inputs / except as notedRepeater input52.00-52.48 MHz
    Repeater outputs / except as notedRepeater output52.50-52.98 MHz
    Repeater inputs / except as notedRepeater input53.00-53.48 MHz
    Repeater outputs / except as notedRepeater output53.50-53.98 MHz
    SSB DX callingCalling50.125 MHz
    FM simplex callingCalling52.525 MHz
    FT8Data50.313 MHz
    FT4Data50.318 MHz
    RTTYData50.600 MHz
    PSKData50.305 MHz
    SSTVImage50.950 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Sporadic E propagation in summer
    • Technician class has full privileges!

    2 Meter Band (144 - 148 MHz)

    Very High Frequency (VHF) • Single Side Band (SSB) • Frequency Modulation (FM)

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    CWPhone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    General G
    CWPhone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Advanced A
    CWPhone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Extra E
    CWPhone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    144.000 MHz 148.000 MHz
    144.000144.100148.000
    APRS 144.390 MHz
    APRS 144.390

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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    ClassCW OnlyRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    NoviceN/AN/AN/A
    Technician144.000 - 144.100 MHz144.100 - 148.000 MHz144.100 - 148.000 MHz
    General144.000 - 144.100 MHz144.100 - 148.000 MHz144.100 - 148.000 MHz
    Advanced144.000 - 144.100 MHz144.100 - 148.000 MHz144.100 - 148.000 MHz
    Extra144.000 - 144.100 MHz144.100 - 148.000 MHz144.100 - 148.000 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

    ModeUseFrequency
    SSB callingCalling144.200 MHz
    APRSDigital144.390 MHz
    FM simplexSimplex146.520 MHz
    SimplexSimplex147.42-147.57 MHz
    Repeater inputsRepeater input144.60-144.90 MHz
    Repeater outputsRepeater output145.20-145.50 MHz
    Repeater inputsRepeater input146.01-146.37 MHz
    Repeater outputsRepeater output146.61-146.97 MHz
    Repeater outputsRepeater output147.00-147.39 MHz
    Repeater inputsRepeater input147.60-147.99 MHz
    SSB/CW callingCalling144.200 MHz
    FM simplex callingCalling146.520 MHz
    APRSData144.390 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Repeater offset: +600 kHz (transmit frequency is 600 kHz above receive frequency)
    • Most popular band for local FM communications
    • Technician class has full privileges!

    1.25 Meter Band (219 - 225 MHz)

    Wavelength: ~1.25 meters • Limited VHF band

    Novice N
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Technician T
    Digital (fixed)Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    General G
    Digital (fixed)Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Advanced A
    Digital (fixed)Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Extra E
    Digital (fixed)Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    219.000 MHz 225.000 MHz
    219.000220.000222.000225.000

    Power limit: 50 W PEP (except Novice: 25 W PEP)

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    Novice222.000 - 225.000 MHz222.000 - 225.000 MHz
    Technician219.000 - 220.000 MHz
    222.000 - 225.000 MHz    		222.000 - 225.000 MHz
    General219.000 - 220.000 MHz
    222.000 - 225.000 MHz    		222.000 - 225.000 MHz
    Advanced219.000 - 220.000 MHz
    222.000 - 225.000 MHz    		222.000 - 225.000 MHz
    Extra219.000 - 220.000 MHz
    222.000 - 225.000 MHz    		222.000 - 225.000 MHz

    Power limit: 50 W PEP (except Novice: 25 W PEP)

    ModeUseFrequency
    SSB & CW callingCalling222.100 MHz
    FM simplexSimplex223.500 MHz
    Local option: weak-signal / ACSB / repeater input / controlRepeater / local option222.15-222.25 MHz
    Repeater inputs onlyRepeater input222.25-223.38 MHz
    Local option: FM simplex / packet / repeater outputRepeater / local option223.71-223.85 MHz
    Repeater outputs onlyRepeater output223.85-224.98 MHz
    SSB/CW callingCalling222.100 MHz
    FT8Digital mode222.065 MHz
    APRSRegional use (rare)223.500 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Limited availability due to government use
    • Popular in some regions, unused in others
    • Technician class has full privileges!
    • Good for local and medium-range communications
    • Less crowded than 2m

    70 Centimeter Band (420 - 450 MHz)

    Ultra High Frequency (UHF) • Frequency Modulation (FM)

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    General G
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Advanced A
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Extra E
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    420.0 MHz 450.0 MHz
    420.0450.0

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    NoviceN/AN/A
    Technician420.0 - 450.0 MHz420.0 - 450.0 MHz
    General420.0 - 450.0 MHz420.0 - 450.0 MHz
    Advanced420.0 - 450.0 MHz420.0 - 450.0 MHz
    Extra420.0 - 450.0 MHz420.0 - 450.0 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

    ModeUseFrequency
    70 cm callingCalling432.100 MHz
    National simplexSimplex446.000 MHz
    Repeater inputs / outputs / local optionRepeater / local option442.00-445.00 MHz
    Aux/control / repeater / simplex / local optionRepeater / local option445.00-447.00 MHz
    Repeater inputs / outputs / local optionRepeater / local option447.00-450.00 MHz
    SSB/CW callingCalling432.100 MHz
    FM simplex callingCalling446.000 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Shared with government radiolocation (radar) in some areas
    • Popular for FM repeaters, digital voice
    • Technician class has full privileges!

    33 Centimeter Band (902 - 928 MHz)

    UHF • Wavelength: ~33 centimeters • ISM band shared

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    General G
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Advanced A
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Extra E
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    902.0 MHz 928.0 MHz
    902.0928.0

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    NoviceN/AN/A
    Technician902.0 - 928.0 MHz902.0 - 928.0 MHz
    General902.0 - 928.0 MHz902.0 - 928.0 MHz
    Advanced902.0 - 928.0 MHz902.0 - 928.0 MHz
    Extra902.0 - 928.0 MHz902.0 - 928.0 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

    ModeUseFrequency
    Weak-signal calling / regional optionRegional use902.100 MHz
    Weak-signal calling / regional optionRegional use903.100 MHz
    FM/other / simplexSimplex927.075-927.125 MHz
    FM simplex callingSimplex927.500 MHz
    FM/other / repeater input / weak-signalRepeater input902.000-902.075 MHz
    Repeater inputsRepeater input902.125-903.000 MHz
    Repeater outputsRepeater output927.000-927.075 MHz
    Repeater outputsRepeater output927.125-928.000 MHz
    ATVAmateur television910–915 MHz
    DigitalHigh-speed data903–906 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Shared with ISM devices (microwave ovens, WiFi, etc.)
    • High noise floor due to non-amateur usage
    • Technician class has full privileges!
    • Popular for experimentation and digital modes
    • Good for spread spectrum and high-speed data
    • Not available in all regions (restricted in some areas)
    • Excellent for ATV and wideband modes

    23 Centimeter Band (1240 - 1300 MHz)

    1.2 GHz • Wavelength: ~23 centimeters • Microwave band

    Novice N
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Technician T
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    General G
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Advanced A
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    Extra E
    Phone/Image/MCW/RTTY/Data/CW
    1240 MHz 1300 MHz
    1240.01270.01295.01300.0

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 5 W PEP)

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    ClassRTTY / DATA / CWPHONE / IMAGE / CW
    Novice1270.0 - 1295.0 MHz1270.0 - 1295.0 MHz
    Technician1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz
    General1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz
    Advanced1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz
    Extra1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz1240.0 - 1300.0 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP (except Novice: 5 W PEP)

    ModeUseFrequency
    National FM simplex callingSimplex1294.500 MHz
    CW/SSB callingCalling1296.100 MHz
    Repeater inputs / regional optionRepeater / local option1270.000-1274.000 MHz
    Repeater inputsRepeater input1274.000-1276.000 MHz
    Repeater outputsRepeater output1282.000-1288.000 MHz
    Repeater outputs / regional optionRepeater / local option1290.000-1294.000 MHz
    SSB/CW callingCalling1296.100 MHz
    FM simplex callingCalling1294.500 MHz
    ATVPrimary ATV segment1253–1258 MHz
    DigitalHigh-speed data1248–1252 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Popular for amateur television (ATV)
    • Excellent for high-gain antennas and beams
    • Technician class has full privileges!
    • Line-of-sight propagation primarily
    • Good for digital high-speed data links
    • Popular for Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communications
    • WiFi and other services nearby - be aware of interference

    13 Centimeter Band (2300 - 2450 MHz)

    2.4 GHz • Wavelength: ~13 centimeters • Shared with WiFi/ISM

    Novice N
    Not authorized
    Technician T
    All modesAll modes
    General G
    All modesAll modes
    Advanced A
    All modesAll modes
    Extra E
    All modesAll modes
    2300 MHz 2450 MHz
    2300.02310.02390.02450.0

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

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    NoviceN/AN/A
    Technician2300.0 - 2310.0 MHz
    2390.0 - 2450.0 MHz    		2300.0 - 2310.0 MHz
    2390.0 - 2450.0 MHz
    General2300.0 - 2310.0 MHz
    2390.0 - 2450.0 MHz    		2300.0 - 2310.0 MHz
    2390.0 - 2450.0 MHz
    Advanced2300.0 - 2310.0 MHz
    2390.0 - 2450.0 MHz    		2300.0 - 2310.0 MHz
    2390.0 - 2450.0 MHz
    Extra2300.0 - 2310.0 MHz
    2390.0 - 2450.0 MHz    		2300.0 - 2310.0 MHz
    2390.0 - 2450.0 MHz

    Power limit: 1.5 kW PEP

    ModeUseFrequency
    National weak-signal callingCalling2304.100 MHz
    SSB/CW callingCalling2304.100 MHz
    DigitalHigh-speed networking2390–2450 MHz
    ATVWideband TV2390–2450 MHz
    SatelliteUplink frequencies2400–2450 MHz

    Band Notes:

    • Very high noise floor in 2.4 GHz ISM segment
    • Technician class has full privileges!
    • Popular for high-speed digital networking
    • Good for EME (Earth-Moon-Earth)
    • Excellent for wideband and experimental modes
    • Line-of-sight propagation
    • Used for amateur satellite uplinks

    Microwave Bands (9 cm and above)

    3.3 GHz and higher • Multiple allocations • All modes

    BandFrequency RangeWidthNotes
    9 cm3.300–3.450 GHz150 MHzSecondary under US103
    5 cm5.650–5.925 GHz275 MHzS
    3 cm10.000–10.500 GHz500 MHzSNo pulse emissions
    1.2 cm24.000–24.250 GHz250 MHzS
    6 mm47.0–47.2 GHz200 MHzN/A
    4 mm76–81 GHz5 GHzS
    2.5 mm122.25–123 GHz750 MHzS
    2 mm134–141 GHz7 GHzS
    1 mm241–250 GHz9 GHzS
    Sub-mmAbove 300 GHzN/ARadio astronomy/passive services

    Shared spectrum: restrictions vary; see FCC §97.303

    Privileges

    Technician · General · Advanced · Extra: authorized

    Novice: not authorized

    All modes; confirm the frequency-specific sharing requirements below.

    Weak-signal & calling frequencies

    BandCalling / Weak-signal Frequency
    9 cm3400.100 MHz
    5 cm5760.100 MHz
    3 cm10368.100 MHz
    1.2 cm24192.100 MHz

    Regulatory & operating notes

    • 9 cm special case: U.S. amateur operation continues secondarily in 3.300–3.450 GHz while future uses are finalized; amateur access to 3.450–3.500 GHz ended April 14, 2022. The 3.3–3.4 GHz portion is also subject to the international radiolocation sharing requirement in §97.303(d). See FCC footnote US103 and the ARRL 3 GHz status note.
    • Power: Up to 1.5 kW PEP where permitted; verify any frequency-specific limit before transmitting. See FCC §97.313 for the transmitter power rules.
    • Shared spectrum: Secondary operations must protect primary users and accept interference; additional restrictions vary by allocation. See FCC §97.303.
    • Propagation: Microwave work can use terrestrial paths, EME, satellite, scatter, and other techniques; path, terrain, and weather all matter.

    Microwave operating reference

    ANTENNAS

    Highly directional

    Narrow beamwidth

    OPERATING

    Weak-signal & narrowband

    Terrestrial • EME • Satellite

    PROPAGATION

    Path • Terrain • Weather

    Disclaimer: Always check with ARRL for the most current information on amateur radio bands and licensing requirements.

    US band plan FAQ

    No. A band plan is an operating guide, while FCC rules define the actual legal limits for US amateur operation. Good operating practice uses both: confirm that a segment is legal for your license and mode, then use the band plan to choose an appropriate place inside that legal window. The two work together, but they are not identical.

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