Do you call CQ on 2 meters?

The conventional wisdom in amateur radio is that we should not call CQ when using FM on the VHF and UHF bands , especially on repeaters. The reasoning for this is that during normal VHF/UHF FM operating, radio amateurs are tuned to a specific frequency and will easily hear a call on FM.

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What band is the UK CB?

Citizens band radio (often shortened to CB radio) is a system of short-distance radio communications between individuals on a selection of 40 channels within the 27-MHz (11 m) band. In the United Kingdom, CB radio was first legally introduced in 1981, but had been used illegally for some years prior to that.

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What are the most common CB channels?

Channel usage Channel 19 is the most commonly-used channel by truck drivers on highways, to the point that some radios even have a dedicated button to bring up channel 19 instantly. In many areas of the US, other channels have been used in the past for similar purposes including 10, 17, and 21.

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What are the CB band frequencies?

Rule Part. The Citizens Band Radio Service (CBRS) is a private, two-way, short-distance voice communications service for personal or business activities of the general public. It also may be used for voice paging. It is authorized 40 channels between 26.965 MHz and 27.405 MHz .13 Nis 2017

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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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