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− | The term 2 Meters commonly refers to a frequency band assigned for [[Amateur Radio]] use. The band limits for the 2 Meter amateur band are 144-148[[Hertz|MHz]]. | + | The term 2 Meters commonly refers to a frequency band assigned for [[Amateur Radio]] use. The band limits in the USA for the 2 Meter amateur band are 144-148[[Hertz|MHz]]. |
''2 Meters'' refers to [[Wavelength]]. It means that the radio waves transmitted at 144 million times per second ([[Hertz|MHz]]) are 2 meters in length. See [[Wavelength]] for more information. | ''2 Meters'' refers to [[Wavelength]]. It means that the radio waves transmitted at 144 million times per second ([[Hertz|MHz]]) are 2 meters in length. See [[Wavelength]] for more information. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:06, 3 February 2016
The term 2 Meters commonly refers to a frequency band assigned for Amateur Radio use. The band limits in the USA for the 2 Meter amateur band are 144-148MHz.
2 Meters refers to Wavelength. It means that the radio waves transmitted at 144 million times per second (MHz) are 2 meters in length. See Wavelength for more information.
Frequencies in and near this range are also referred to as VHF-High Band.
- Services within 2 meters