According to Wikipedia, “The 2 meter amateur radio band is a portion of the VHF (very high frequency) Spectrum, comprising of frequencies stretching from 144.000 MHz to 148.000 MHz.” These communications are generally FM or frequency modulated transmissions although some operators do operate using SSB (single sideband) …
Read moreHow do you use 2m call frequency?
The 2m FM voice calling frequency is 145.500MHz and the 70cm FM voice calling frequency is 433.500MHz. Here’s how to use them: Adjust your radio’s squelch, to be able to hear weak signals (just on the edge between silence and the white noise ‘hiss’ Tune to the calling frequency, and listen to make sure it’s not in use.
Read moreHow far can you talk on 70 cm?
2m- Good all around band for talking/chatting, but since its VHF, signal travel depends on what’s in its way and the power output of the radio. 70cm- Good band, since its UHF its good to have in the city or around tall buildings or inside of buildings because its wavelength penetrates obstacles better.
Read moreWhat’s better 2m or 70cm?
2m- Good all around band for talking/chatting , but since its VHF, signal travel depends on what’s in its way and the power output of the radio. 70cm- Good band, since its UHF its good to have in the city or around tall buildings or inside of buildings because its wavelength penetrates obstacles better.19 Haz 2013
Read moreWhat is 70cm band used for?
70 centimeters is a popular ham band due to the ready availability of equipment in both new and used markets. Most amateurs operating on 70 cm use either equipment purpose built for ham radio, or commercial equipment designed for nearby land mobile frequencies .
Read moreWhat does 2m mean in ham radio?
The 2-meter amateur radio band is a portion of the VHF radio spectrum that comprises frequencies stretching from 144 MHz to 148 MHz in International Telecommunication Union region (ITU) Regions 2 (North and South America plus Hawaii) and 3 (Asia and Oceania) and from 144 MHz to 146 MHz in ITU Region 1 (Europe, Africa, …
Read moreWhat is the difference between 2m and 70cm bands?
2m- Good all around band for talking/chatting, but since its VHF, signal travel depends on what’s in its way and the power output of the radio. 70cm- Good band, since its UHF its good to have in the city or around tall buildings or inside of buildings because its wavelength penetrates obstacles better.19 Haz 2013
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