What frequency do most hams use?

For ham radio operators, you’ll use the frequency range from 420 – 450MHz . Unlike the reliability of VHF radio waves, UHF has a much shorter wavelength and is prone to interference from basically any solid object, whether that’s a building blocking your signal or even your body.

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What is the 70cm calling frequency?

70 Centimeters (420-450 MHz) 420.00-426.00ATV repeater or simplex with 421.25 MHz video carrier control links and experimental432.07-432.10Weak-signal CW432.1070-cm calling frequency432.10-432.30Mixed-mode and weak-signal work432.30-432.40Propagation beaconsBand Plan – ARRL www.arrl.org › band-plan

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What are popular ham frequencies?

Common Ham Radio Repeater Channel Spacings and Offsets BandOutput Frequencies of Each Group (In MHz)222 MHz or 1-1/4 meters223.85 – 224.98440 MHz or 70 cm (local options determine whether inputs are above or below outputs)442 – 445 (California repeaters start at 440 MHz)447 – 4501296 MHz or 23 cm1282 – 1288Ham Radio For Dummies Cheat Sheet www.dummies.com › Technology › Digital Audio Radio › Ham Radio

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