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Ham Radio Frequencies

Amateur radio enthusiasts utilize specific frequency bands allocated globally for communication. From Low Frequency (LF) to Very-High Frequencies (VHF), each band has distinct characteristics and propagation conditions. Frequency allocations vary by country and ITU region. Understanding band usage and regulations is crucial for effective communication among ham radio operators worldwide.

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ICOM IC-7200

The ICOM IC7200 is a robust amateur radio trasceiver for HF plus six meters band

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Icom IC PW-1

Icom PW1 Linear Amplifier

Icom IC-2730

IC-2730 VHF/UHF Dual band mobile transceiver, featuring two simultaneous receivers and cross band repeater.

Yaesu FT-891

The Yaesu FT-891 is a compact 100W transceiver praised for its portability, excellent receiver performance, and affordability, making it ideal for mobile operations. However, users criticize its menu-driven interface, lack of internal antenna tuner, and basic display features. Overall, it caters well to budget-conscious operators focused on portability.

Icom ID-51A

Icom Innovative Dual Band DStar Handheld Trasceiver

Icom IC-2730

IC-2730 VHF/UHF Dual band mobile transceiver, featuring two simultaneous receivers and cross band repeater.
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Anytone AT-778UV FM Dual Band Transceiver

The Anytone AT-778UV is a popular dual-band FM transceiver known for its affordability and solid features. Operating on VHF (144-148 MHz) and UHF (440-450 MHz) bands, it offers selectable power outputs of 25W, 15W, or 5W. Its bright 180-degree TFT LCD display and intuitive interface enhance usability in various settings. While it delivers good audio quality and a robust build, it lacks a dedicated volume knob and may heat up during extended use. Overall, it's an excellent entry-level choice for amateur radio enthusiasts.

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[ARRL] - Friday March 6 2026
Solar activity continued at low levels with isolated C-classflaring. Regions 4381 and 4384 remained the primary drivers ofactivity. The largest event of the period was a C2.9 flare fromRegion 4381 on March 3. Region 4384 continues to rotate further ontothe disk, but foreshortening still hinders a definitivecharacterization of its magnetic complexity. Region 4378 showed somenew flux emergence bu...
[RSGB] - Friday March 6 2026
We have just released a short video from the Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) programming workshop, held at last year’s RSGB Convention. Hear from participants who explored new opportunities with Arduino and enjoyed having a full six hours to see the project through from start to finish! Sounds your kind of thing?  Join us in Blackpool […]
[RSGB] - Friday March 6 2026
The Winter 2025 / Spring 2026 edition of our digital technical supplement, RadCom Plus, is now available via the RSGB app for mobile and web. RSGB members can enjoy the following articles: A solid-state linear amplifier (70MHz, 80W, 50V) Understanding Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM) Taming the EFHW antenna Part 5 of Operating on […]
[RSGB] - Friday March 6 2026
British Science Week 2026 began last Friday and a wide variety of amateur radio activity is taking place throughout the ten days. From kit building, to Morse-athons, from skeds to radio direction finding, this is a fantastic showcase of amateur radio to wider audiences. There is still time to get involved in this national event […]
[RSGB] - Friday March 6 2026
British Science Week 2026 began last Friday and a wide variety of amateur radio activity is taking place throughout the ten days. From kit building, to Morse-a-thons, from skeds to radio direction finding, this is a fantastic showcase of amateur radio to wider audiences. There is still time to get involved in this national event […]
[IARU R3] - Friday March 6 2026
The IARU Region 3 ARDF Championship bulletin has been posted on the ARDF Championship website. The deadline for submitting the Letter of Intent to participate is March 31, 2026. Yoh JF1RPZ, ARDF chair, hyas requested that the above information be …
[RSGB] - Thursday March 5 2026
The Winter 2025 / Spring 2026 edition of our digital technical supplement, RadCom Plus, is now available via the RSGB app for mobile and web. RSGB members can enjoy the following articles: A solid-state linear amplifier (70MHz, 80W, 50V) Understanding Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM) Taming the EFHW antenna Part 5 of Operating on […]
[RSGB] - Thursday March 5 2026
The Winter 2025 / Spring 2026 edition of our digital technical supplement, RadCom Plus, is now available via the RSGB app for mobile and web. RSGB members can enjoy the following articles: A solid-state linear amplifier (70MHz, 80W, 50V) Understanding Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM) Taming the EFHW antenna And part 5 of Operating […]
[RSGB] - Thursday March 5 2026
We have just released a short video from the Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) programming workshop, held at last year’s RSGB Convention. Hear from participants who explored new opportunities with Arduino and enjoyed having a full six hours to see the project through from start to finish! Sounds your kind of thing? Join us in Blackpool on […]
[RSGB] - Thursday March 5 2026
We have just released a short video from the Direct Digital Synthesizer (DDS) programming workshop, held at last year’s RSGB Convention. Hear from participants who explored new opportunities with Arduino and enjoyed having a full six hours to see the project through from start to finish! Sounds your kind of thing? Join us in Blackpool on […]

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