At the 84th Plenary Meeting of 3GPP RAN (3rd-6th June, 2019 in Newport Beach, California), 3GPP approved two new bands in the 400 MHz frequency range: Band 87, from 410-415 MHz uplink and 420-425 MHz downlink . Band 88, from 412-417 MHz uplink and 422-427 MHz downlink .
Read moreWhat frequency is the 40 meter band?
The 40-meter or 7-MHz band is an amateur radio frequency band, spanning 7.000-7.300 MHz in ITU Region 2, and 7.000-7.200 MHz in Regions 1 & 3 . It is allocated to radio amateurs worldwide on a primary basis; however, only 7.000-7.100 MHz is exclusively allocated to amateur radio worldwide.
Read moreWhich has better range 2m or 70cm?
2m can pass around trees, leaves and other such foliage easier than 70cm which makes it good for rural settings, but 70cm is better if you’re in a place with lots of buildings since it can pass through doorways and windows easier.
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.
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