160 Meters

General, Advanced, Amateur Extra licensees:

1.800-2.000 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, RTTY/Data

80 Meters

Novice and Technician classes:

3.525-3.600 MHz: CW Only

General class:

3.525-3.600 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
3.800-4.000 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Advanced class:

3.525-3.600 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
3.700-4.000 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Amateur Extra class:

3.500-3.600 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
3.600-4.000 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

60 Meters: Five Specific Channels

The FCC has granted hams secondary access on USB only to five discrete 2.8-kHz-wide channels. Amateurs can not cause inference to and must accept interference from the Primary Government users. The NTIA says that hams planning to operate on 60 meters "must assure that their signal is transmitted on the channel center frequency." This means that amateurs should set their carrier frequency 1.5 kHz lower than the channel center frequency.

General, Advanced and Amateur Extra classes:

Amateurs may use USB *only* with a maximum effective radiated power (ERP) of 50 W. Radiated power must not exceed the equivalent of 50 W PEP transmitter output power into an antenna with a gain of 0 dBd.

40 Meters

Novice and Technician classes:

7.025-7.125 MHz: CW Only

General class:

7.025-7.125 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
7.175-7.300 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Advanced class:

7.025-7.125 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
7.125-7.300 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Amateur Extra class:

7.000-7.125 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
7.125-7.300 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Note: Phone and Image modes are permitted between 7.075 and 7.100 MHz for FCC licensed stations in ITU Regions 1 and 3 and by FCC licensed stations in ITU Region 2 West of 130 degrees West longitude or south of 20 degrees North latitude.  Novice and Technician licensees outside ITU Region 2 may use CW only between 7.050 and 7.075 MHz.  These exemptions do not apply to stations in the continental US.

30 Meters

Maximum power, 200 watts PEP. Amateurs must avoid interference to the fixed service outside the US.

General, Advanced, Amateur Extra classes:

10.100-10.150 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data

20 Meters

General class:

14.025-14.150 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
14.225-14.350 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Advanced class:

14.025-14.150 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
14.175-14.350 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Amateur Extra class:

14.000-14.150 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
14.150-14.350 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

17 Meters

General, Advanced, Amateur Extra classes:

18.068-18.110 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
18.110-18.168 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

15 Meters

Novice and Technician classes:

21.025-21.200 MHz: CW Only

General class:

21.025-21.200 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
21.275-21.450 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Advanced class:

21.025-21.200 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
21.225-21.450 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

Amateur Extra class:

21.000-21.200 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
21.200-21.450 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

12 Meters

General, Advanced, Amateur Extra classes:

24.890-24.930 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
24.930-24.990 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

10 Meters

Novice and Technician classes:

28.000-28.300 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data--Maximum power 200 watts PEP
28.300-28.500 MHz: CW, Phone--Maximum power 200 watts PEP

General, Advanced, Amateur Extra classes:

28.000-28.300 MHz: CW, RTTY/Data
28.300-29.700 MHz: CW, Phone, Image

6 Meters

All Amateurs except Novices:

50.0-50.1 MHz: CW Only
50.1-54.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data

2 Meters

All Amateurs except Novices:
144.0-144.1 MHz: CW Only
144.1-148.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data

1.25 Meters

The FCC has allocated 219-220 MHz to amateur use on a secondary basis. This allocation is only for fixed digital message forwarding systems operated by all licensees except Novices. Amateur operations must not cause interference to, and must accept interference from, primary services in this and adjacent bands. Amateur stations are limited to 50 W PEP output and 100 kHz bandwidth. Automated Maritime Telecommunications Systems (AMTS) stations are the primary occupants in this band. Amateur stations within 398 miles of an AMTS station must notify the station in writing at least 30 days prior to beginning operations. Amateur stations within 50 miles of an AMTS station must get permission in writing from the AMTS station before beginning operations. 

Novice (Novices are limited to 25 watts PEP output), Technician, General, Advanced, Amateur Extra classes:

222.00-225.00 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data

70 Centimeters

All Amateurs except Novices:

420.0-450.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data

33 Centimeters

All Amateurs except Novices:

902.0-928.0 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data

23 Centimeters

Novice class:

1270-1295 MHz: CW, phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data (maximum power, 5 watts PEP)

All Amateurs except Novices:

1240-1300 MHz: CW, Phone, Image, MCW, RTTY/Data

Higher Frequencies:

All modes and licensees (except Novices) are authorized on the following bands [FCC Rules, Part 97.301(a)]:

2300-2310 MHz
2390-2450 MHz
3300-3500 MHz
5650-5925 MHz
10.0-10.5 GHz
24.0-24.25 GHz
47.0-47.2 GHz
75.5-81.0 GHz*
119.98-120.02 GHz
142-149 GHz
241-250 GHz
All above 300 GHz

* Amateur operation at 76-77 GHz has been suspended till the FCC can determine that interference will not be caused to vehicle radar systems  

The Considerate Operator’s

Frequency Guide

A guide to where on the HF bands various modes and activities

are generally found. All frequencies are in MHz.

Frequencies Modes/Activities

160 METERS
1.810-QRP CW Calling frequency
1.828.5-DXpeditions CW Operations are frequently here
1.830-1.840 CW, RTTY and other narrowband modes, intercontinental QSOs only
1.840-1.850 CW, SSB, SSTV and other wideband modes, intercontinental QSOs only  
1.910- SSB QRP 
1.838- BPSK-31 on USB

80/75 METERS
3.500-3.510 CW DX Window
3.505 DXpeditions CW are frequently here
3.560 QRP Calling frequency
3.590 RTTY DX
3.790-3.800 SSB DX Window
3.710 QRP Novice/Tech CW Calling Freq
3.845 SSTV
3.885 AM Calling Frequency
3.799 DXpeditions SSB are frequently here
3.985 QRP SSB Calling frequency
3.580 BPSK-31 on USB

40 METERS
7.000 - 7.010 CW DX Window
7.037 Pactor Calling frequency
7.040 RTTY DX
7.050 XTAL Controlled Rigs
7.290 AM
7.065 DXpedition SSB USA split to 7.150 and above
7.005 DXpeditions CW are frequently here
7.110 QRP Novice/Tech CW Calling Frequency
7.171 SSTV
7.285 QRP Calling frequency
7.290 AM Calling frequency
7.035- BPSK-31 on USB

30 METERS
10.106-QRP CW Calling frequency
10.110-DXpeditions CW are frequently here
10.140-BPSK-31 on USB

20 METERS
14.025-DXpedition CW Freq -- Usually Split
14.060-QRP Calling frequency
14.080-DXpedition RTTY Freq
14.080 to 14.100-Primary Range for RTTY
14.100-NCDXF Beacons (STAY OFF OF THIS FREQUENCY) Many Hams rely on these beacons for propagation determination.  
14.195-Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate SSB Here -- Generally Listening Up-Split
14.230, 14233, 14236-SSTV
14.285-QRP Calling frequency
14.286-AM Calling Frequency
14.336-MHz  County Hunters when ever 20 is open and mobiles are around. 

14.070-BPSK-31 on USB

17 METERS
18.075-DXpeditions CW are frequently here -- Usually Split
18.110-NCDXF Beacons (STAY OFF OF THIS FREQUENCY) Many Hams rely on these beacons for propagation determination. 
18.145-DXpeditions SSB are frequently here -- Usually Split  
18.100-BPSK-31 on USB

15 METERS
21.025-Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate CW Here - Generally Listening Up-Split
21.060- QRP CW calling frequency
21.080 to 21.100-RTTY Primary Range
21.080-RTTY DXpeditions are frequently here
21.150-NCDXF/IARU beacons (STAY OFF OF THIS FREQUENCY) Many Hams rely on these beacons for propagation determination. 
21.295-Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate SSB Here -- Generally Listening Up-Split
21.340, 21430-SSTV
21.385-QRP SSB calling frequency
21.080-BPSK-31 on USB

12 METERS
24.895-Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate CW Here -- Generally Listening Up-Split
24.930-NCDXF Beacons (STAY OFF OF THIS FREQUENCY) Many Hams rely on these beacons for propagation determination. 
24.945-Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate SSB Here -- Generally Listening Up-Split  
24.920-BPSK-31 on USB

10 METERS
28.025-CW Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate Here – Split
28.060-QRP CW Calling frequency
28.080-RTTY Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate Here -- Split
28.080 to 28.100-Primary Range for RTTY
28.190-28.225-Beacons
28.200-NCDXF/IARU beacons (STAY OFF OF THIS FREQUENCY) Many Hams rely on these beacons for propagation determination. 
28.380-10/10 SSB Intl Calling Frequency
28.385-QRP SSB Calling frequency
28.425-10/10 SSB Intl Calling Frequency – Another is 28.400
28.495-SSB Rare DX & DXpeditions Frequently Operate Here -- Split
28.675-28.685-SSTV Operating Frequency -- IARU Region 1
28.680-SSTV Operations USA/Canada
28.825-10-10 Backskatter Net - Paper Chasers Net
28.885-6M DX Liaison Frequency -- Listen here for 6 Meter DX opening announcements and discussions.
28.945-FAX Operating Frequency
29.000-29.200-AM Operations
29.300-29.510-Satellite Downlinks
29.520-29.580-Repeater Inputs
29.600-FM Simplex - Calling Frequency
29.620-29.680-Repeater Outputs  
28.070 and 28.120-BPSK-31 on USB

SIX METER FREQUENCIES
50.060-50.090-Beacons
50.000-50.100-CW
50.090-CW Calling Freq
50.700-RTTY Calling Frequency
50.100 to 50.130-DX Window (USB)
50.110-DX Calling Frequency (USB) Usually Non-USA Stations Call Here.
50.115-DXpeditions Frequently operate CW and SSB here
50.125-USA National SSB Simplex Frequency (USB) Lots Of USA Hams Call Here For Local and Across Country
50.100-50.600-Weak Signal, AM
50.260-is the WSJT Meteor Scatter calling frequency in the USA  
50.270-FSK Meteorscatter
50.300-FM Simplex Calling Frequency (West Coast)
50.000-BPSK-31 on USB
50.400-National AM Simplex Frequency
51.910-FM Internet Linking
52.525-National FM Simplex Calling Frequency

6 Meter Simplex Frequencies  -- 51.500  51.520  51.540  51.560  51.580  51.600  52.490  52.510 52.525*  52.540   52.550  52.570  52.590

Business Frequency

Color Frequencies

These are typically used by low power business radios. Users might include construction site operations, schools, events, fast food drives INS, and other miscellaneous business uses:

Family Radio Service Frequencies

These are in use by low power hand-held transmitters typically used by families, children, and campers to communicate. Shopping malls, theme parks, and special events are all great locations to monitor FRS communications. No FCC License is needed.

Multi-Use Radio Service (MURS) Frequencies:

The Multi-Use Radio Service is a low power, short range VHF Citizens Band service in the 150 MHz band.

MURS is intended for short-range local communications. Antenna height is limited to 20 feet above structure or 60 feet above ground, whichever is the greater. Very narrow bandwidth transmissions (maximum 11.25 KHz channel bandwidth, with +/- 2.5 KHz deviation) are permissible on all five MURS channels. The older +/- 5 KHz deviation signals (with a maximum 20 KHz channel bandwidth) are also permitted (but not required) on the two upper channels (in the 154 MHz band).

General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Frequencies:

The General Mobile Radio Service (formerly known as Class A of the Citizens Radio Service) is a personal radio service available for the conduct of an individual's personal and family communications.

An FCC license is required, and persons operating under a personal license may operate on any GMRS frequency. There is no requirement for frequency coordination or any other special permission, and all licensees must cooperate in the selection and sharing the available channels.

Motorola Professional 2 Way Radios (UHF Models)

These are used by a number of business users.

Motorola Professional 2 Way Radios (VHF Models)

These are used by a number of business users.

800 MHz Common Low Power Simplex Operations

A number of public safety agencies may use these frequencies for low power localized operations, such as fireground or talk-around simplex.