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"HF" is an abbreviation for "High Frequency."  See [[Spectrum]].
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High frequency communications occur in the 0.5-30 [[MHz]] band.
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Many of the FAQs linked here are courtesy of [http://www.dxing.com DXing.Com] from Universal Radio of Reynoldsburg Oh. and the Monitoring Times website.
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== AM (MW) Band ==
 
== AM (MW) Band ==
 
540-1700 Khz
 
540-1700 Khz
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*  Also check out the [http://www.radiointel.com/ref.htm RadioIntel References] page for more information
 
*  Also check out the [http://www.radiointel.com/ref.htm RadioIntel References] page for more information
 
*  Look for the topic 'MW (AM) & FM' for more links on the subject
 
*  Look for the topic 'MW (AM) & FM' for more links on the subject
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== HF Amateur Radio Bands ==
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160 Meters (1.800-2.000 MHz)
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80 Meters (3.500-4.000 MHz)
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40 Meters (7.000-7.300 MHz)
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30 Meters (10.100-10.150 MHz)
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'''NOTE ''' US Amateurs are limited to 200w PEP, and must use CW or digital modes (no voice). This is a shared band, and hams must avoid causing interference to other users. There is an encrypted RTTY station (assumed by many to be the US Navy) in the low portion of this band.
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20 Meters (14.000-14.350 MHz)
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17 Meters (18.068-18.168 MHz)
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15 Meters (21.000-21.450 MHz)
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12 Meters (24.890-24.990 MHz)
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10 Meters (28.000-29.700 MHz)
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'''NOTE ''' In July 2003, US amateurs (Generals and above) were given permission to use 5 specific frequencies in the 5 mhz region.  This came with several restrictions for mode and output power.  This [http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/faq-60.html#q4 FAQ] outlines the frequencies and restrictions.
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*  Here's a very comprehensive list of amateur nets, updated regularly, edited by John Norfolk
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*  [http://www.w4uvh.net/nets2you.html Nets to You]
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*  And for storm-related nets, see...
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*  [http://www.ominous-valve.com/hurricne.txt Hugh Stegman's Hurricane Frequency List]
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*  [http://aa6kc.home.mindspring.com/ Bill Snyder's Hurricane Frequency List]
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Some popular ham websites:
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*  [http://www.arrl.org ARRL]
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*  [http://www.eham.net Eham.net]
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*  [http://www.qrz.com QRZ.com]
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== Citizen's Band ==
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*  See the [[Citizens Band]] page for frequencies and channels
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*  [http://www.reactintl.org/ REACT]
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*  The best known public service users of CB (tho they use other ranges, too)
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== Short Wave Broadcast ==
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What is short wave broadcasting?  These FAQs will help explain it;
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*  [http://www.shortwave.org/faq.htm FAQ from the National Association of SW Broadcaster (NASB)]
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*  [http://www.dxing.com/swlintro.htm Introduction to SWL]
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Some FAQs about the terminology you will hear used;
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*  [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/ AMANDX]
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*  This site has many basic articles on antennas, propagation, schedules and much more. Highly recommended reading
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*  [http://www.dxing.com/modesand.htm Commonly Used Modes]
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*  [http://www.dxing.com/tuning.htm Frequency Ranges and Uses]
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*  [http://www.dxing.com/frequenc.htm Frequency vs.Wavelength]
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*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/glossary.html Glossary of Terminology]
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*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/dynrange.html Receiver Dynamic Range]
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*  [http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/receivers/synchdet/sync_det.php Synchronous Modulation/Detection]
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*  [http://www.dxing.com/radterms.htm Terms and Abbreviations]
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*  [http://www.dxing.com/utcgmt.htm UTC and GMT]
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*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/selectivity.html Understanding Receiver Selectivity]
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*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/sensitivity.html Understanding Receiver Sensitivity]
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*  [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/specs.html Understanding Specifications]
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*  Take a look at the [[SWL Broadcast]] page for many related links
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and there's other kinds of short wave broadcasting, too...
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*  [http://www.dxing.com/pirate.htm Introduction to Pirate Radio]
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*  [http://www.dxing.com/clandest.htm Introduction to Clandestine Radio]
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*  [http://home.luna.nl/~ary/ Numbers and Oddities]
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== Utility Monitoring ==
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The best way to describe Utility (Ute) monitoring is to use negative logic; it excludes everything defined above. Not CB, Amateur nor Short Wave Broadcast. This includes, but is not limited to, aeronautical stations, digital signals (outside of the specified amateur bands), military, maritime, federal and other users.  See our [[Utility Monitoring]] page for more information and links.

Revision as of 19:07, 5 October 2005

"HF" is an abbreviation for "High Frequency." See Spectrum.

High frequency communications occur in the 0.5-30 MHz band.

Many of the FAQs linked here are courtesy of DXing.Com from Universal Radio of Reynoldsburg Oh. and the Monitoring Times website.

AM (MW) Band

540-1700 Khz

HF Amateur Radio Bands

160 Meters (1.800-2.000 MHz)

80 Meters (3.500-4.000 MHz)

40 Meters (7.000-7.300 MHz)

30 Meters (10.100-10.150 MHz)

NOTE US Amateurs are limited to 200w PEP, and must use CW or digital modes (no voice). This is a shared band, and hams must avoid causing interference to other users. There is an encrypted RTTY station (assumed by many to be the US Navy) in the low portion of this band.

20 Meters (14.000-14.350 MHz)

17 Meters (18.068-18.168 MHz)

15 Meters (21.000-21.450 MHz)

12 Meters (24.890-24.990 MHz)

10 Meters (28.000-29.700 MHz)

NOTE In July 2003, US amateurs (Generals and above) were given permission to use 5 specific frequencies in the 5 mhz region. This came with several restrictions for mode and output power. This FAQ outlines the frequencies and restrictions.

Some popular ham websites:

Citizen's Band

  • See the Citizens Band page for frequencies and channels
  • REACT
  • The best known public service users of CB (tho they use other ranges, too)

Short Wave Broadcast

What is short wave broadcasting? These FAQs will help explain it;

Some FAQs about the terminology you will hear used;

and there's other kinds of short wave broadcasting, too...

Utility Monitoring

The best way to describe Utility (Ute) monitoring is to use negative logic; it excludes everything defined above. Not CB, Amateur nor Short Wave Broadcast. This includes, but is not limited to, aeronautical stations, digital signals (outside of the specified amateur bands), military, maritime, federal and other users. See our Utility Monitoring page for more information and links.

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