17 meter tape
As a 17-meter band refers to the frequency range of 18.068 MHz to 18.168 MHz . It's in the short wave spectrum and is a WARC band . The name is derived from the approximate wavelength of this frequency range.
Propagation conditions
The spreads of this DX band are similar to the 15 meter band . In the sunspot maximum , DX connections are almost always possible. If the number of sunspots is low, connections are only possible occasionally during the day. Disturbances from the atmosphere are rather rare.
17 meter amateur band
Band plan
The amateur radio - band plan is as follows:
Frequency range | Max. Bandwidth | use |
---|---|---|
18.068-18.095 MHz | 200 Hz | CW, activity center QRP 18086 kHz |
18.095-18.105 MHz | 500 Hz | Narrow band, digimode |
18.105-18.109 MHz | 500 Hz | Narrow band, digimode, automatic stations |
18.109-18.111 MHz | - | international beacon project, no broadcasting |
18.111-18.120 MHz | 2700 Hz | all operating modes, digimode, automatic stations |
18.120-18.168 MHz | 2700 Hz | all operating modes, activity center "Worldwide emergency radio" 18160 kHz |
Web links
- Frequency usage plan according to § 54 TKG of the Federal Network Agency