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Ham Radio Frequencies

Amateur radio enthusiasts utilize specific frequency bands allocated globally for communication. From Low Frequency (LF) to Very-High Frequencies (VHF), each band has distinct characteristics and propagation conditions. Frequency allocations vary by country and ITU region. Understanding band usage and regulations is crucial for effective communication among ham radio operators worldwide.

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[ARRL] - Friday February 27 2026
Spaceweather.com for February 27 reports about a minor CME hurlingtowards Earth.Solar activity remains at low levels due primarily to C-class flaresjust beyond the SE limb near S21. The largest was a C5.3 flare onFebruary 25. On the visible disk, an approximate 5-degree filamenteruption was observed centered near S08W27 with an associated C2.6flare.The eruption was accompanied by a Type II radi...
[ARRL] - Friday February 27 2026
A historic blizzard paralyzed much of the Northeast in late February, and amateur radio operators were on the air to help forecasters keep track of the storm’s impact. Southeastern New England was one of the hardest-hit areas. ARRL Eastern Massachusetts Section Emergency Coordinator and Boston-area SKYWARN Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY, provided this summary for ARRL News:A severe blizzard left...
[RSGB] - Friday February 27 2026
British Science Week starts on Friday, 6 March, and finishes on Sunday, 15 March. The annual event celebrates science, technology, engineering and maths and is the perfect opportunity to share amateur radio with new audiences. A number of clubs are hosting events that are open to the public, ranging from a practical skills night with […]
[RSGB] - Friday February 27 2026
The President of the RSGB, Bob Beebe, GU4YOX, will be operating as GB5CC for this year’s Commonwealth Contest, which takes place on 14-15 March. He will be doing so in memory of former RSGB President, Bob Whelan, G3PJT who sadly became a Silent Key at the end of last year. Bob Beebe looks forward to making […]
[RSGB] - Friday February 27 2026
If you are planning your visit to the RSGB National Radio Centre, you will be pleased to hear that, in line with Bletchley Park’s summer opening hours, the Centre is now open for an extra hour and will close at 5pm each day. Remember that RSGB members can download a free entry voucher for Bletchley Park.
[IARU R1] - Tuesday February 24 2026
The VHF+ Newsletter 97 is out. In this issue, the VHF+ Committee would like to inform you about the revision of the VHF Handbook, especially the section devoted to contesting. Some of the phrases have been amended and, at the suggestion …
[IARU R3] - Tuesday February 24 2026
Dear fellow amateur radio operators in Region 3 and Member Societies, Referring to the explanation from Grant VK5GR, HF Bandplan Committee Chair of IARU Region 3, the observed signal has been identified as a wideband FSK transmission with an approximate …
[ARRL] - Monday February 23 2026
Due to a severe winter storm, ARRL Headquarters and the Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will be closed on Monday, February 23, for the safety of our staff. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has declared a state of emergency ahead of a blizzard that is moving into the state Sunday and continuing into Monday.There will be no W1AW bulletin or CW practice transmissions on Monday.Members can access many...
[ARRL] - Friday February 20 2026
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for qualified applicants for Field Agents in seven Enforcement Bureau (EB) offices across the United States: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY, and Portland, OR. Incumbents will resolve Radio Frequency (RF) interference, educate users, and enforce regulations. The GS levels for this position hav...

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