What are frequency band designations?

The textbook definition of a frequency band is an interval in the frequency domain, delimited by a lower frequency and upper frequency . The International Telecommunication Union has assigned designations to these intervals. … The Super Low Frequency (SLF) band is also suitable for submarine communication.

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Why is it called the 11 meter band?

CB Radios operate on the 11 Meter Band around 27 MHz with 40 channels. Unlike the 10 Meter Band, access to these frequencies are unrestricted by the FCC, hence the name “Citizen’s Band” . Just keep in mind that, even for CB Radios, the FCC requires users to follow certain codes of conduct and equipment restrictions.

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