23-centimeter band

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23 centimeters is a common amateur radio band located in the UHF spectrum between 1240 and 1300 MHz (1325 MHz in some areas). Most all modes of communication used in amateur radio can be found in the 23 cm band. Some of the more common modes include voice, Packet, as well as ATV.^[1]

[edit] Frequencies of note

• CW and SSB calling frequency is 1296.1 MHz.
• FM simplex calling frequency is 1294.5 MHz.
• FM Simplex Calling Frequency is 1294.0 MHz (VK Australian band-plan 2007)

Very high frequency (VHF) and ultra high frequency (UHF) amateur radio bands
VHF				UHF
6 m	4 m	2 m	1.25 m	70 cm	33 cm	23 cm	13 cm
50 MHz	70 MHz	144 MHz	219–220 MHz	420 MHz	902 MHz	1.24 GHz	2.3–2.31 GHz
54 MHz	70.5 MHz	148 MHz	222–225 MHz	450 MHz	928 MHz	1.3 GHz	2.39–2.45 GHz

[edit] Notes

1. ^ American Radio Relay League's Band Plan for 23cm