To convert kHz to MHz, divide by
1,000. For example:
2780 kHz ³ 1000 = 2.780 MHz
To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of MHz. For example:
300 ³ 7.1 MHz = 42.25 meters
To convert meters to MHz, divide 300 by the number of meters. For exam- ple:
300 ³ 42.25 meters = 7.1 MHz
BAND ALLOCATIONS
Certain bands are set aside for specific purposes.
Amateur Radio Frequencies
Tuning to the amateur radio frequen- cies can be interesting and helpful, be- cause amateur radio operators often broadcast emergency information when other means of communication break down.
Amateur radio operators use the fol- lowing bands. Portions of these bands are set aside for continuous wave (CW) Morse code communication or for single sideband (SSB) voice com- munication, as shown below.
160 meters:
80 meters:
40 meters:
20 meters:
15 meters:
10 meters:
Note: These ranges are not precisely observed everywhere in the world.
INTERNATIONAL
FREQUENCIES
International commercial broadcasts are found in the following shortwave bands. Programs (often in English) usually contain news, commentaries, music, and special features reflecting the culture of the broadcasting country.
Reception for this range is best be- tween 6:00 PM and midnight (your
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