RSGB Bandplan (effective from 1st December 2006)

The following bandplan is largely based on that agreed at the 2005 IARU Region 1 Conference with some local differences on

frequencies above 430 MHz.

1.8 MHz (160m)

Necessary

UK Usage

Bandwidth

1,810-1,838 kHz

200 Hz

Telegraphy

1,838-1,840

500 Hz

Narrow band modes

1,840-1,843

2.7 kHz

All modes

1,843-2,000

2.7 kHz

Telephony (Note 1), Telegraphy

1,836 kHz QRP (low power) Centre of Activity,

1,960 kHz DF Contest beacons (14dBW)

Note 1: Lowest LSB carrier frequency (dial setting) should be 1,843 kHz.

AX25 packet should not be used on the 1.8 MHz band.

LICENCE NOTES:   1,810-1,850 kHz   Primary User: 1810-1830 kHz on a non-interference basis to stations outside of the UK.

1,850-2,000 kHz   Secondary User:

Notes to the Bandplan

ITU-R Recommendation SM.328 (extract)

Necessary bandwidth: For a given class of emission, the width of the frequency band which is just sufficient to

ensure the transmission of information at the rate and with the quality required under specified conditions.

The use of Amplitude Modulation (AM) is acceptable in the all modes segments but users are asked to consider

adjacent channel activity when selecting operating frequencies.

Foundation and Intermediate Licence holders are advised to check their licences for the permitted power limits and

conditions applicable to their class of licence.