Many repeaters (2m, 70cm) you do not have to call CQ. You can just say “<your FCC callsign> <mobile, portable (as needed)> listening!”
Read moreWhat is the 2 meter calling frequency UK?
In the UK the 2m calling frequency is 145.500 MHz FM .
Read moreWhat frequency is the 70 cm band?
The 70-centimeter or 440 MHz band is a portion of the UHF radio spectrum internationally allocated to amateur radio and amateur satellite use.
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
Read moreWhat is the UK 70cm calling frequency?
The Seventy Centimetre (70cm) band within the UK is 10MHz wide commencing at 430MHz and extending through to 440MHz . The band is allocated to the Amateur Service with Secondary status and includes additional restrictions in parts of the band.
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