Interesting ham radio frequencies

20 meters – 14.0–14.35 MHz – Considered the most popular DX band; usually most popular during daytime. QRP operators recognize 14.060 MHz as their primary calling frequency in that band. Users of the PSK31 data mode tend to congregate around 14.070 MHz. Analog SSTV activity centers on 14.230 MHz.

The best way to find local frequencies is to download the app RepeaterBook . It will find your location and instantly tell you the local repeaters around your area. You’ll then program those into your radio.

The most popular is the 144-MHz (2-meter) band . That’s where you’ll find a lot of ham radio operators as well as local public safety calls. If you want to hear the civilian aircraft frequencies, you’ll want to look for a radio that has the 118 to 136 MHz air 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.