Wavelength

Introduction

The term wavelength refers to the length of a radio wave; or more precisely the length from peak to peak. Wavelengths correlate directly with frequency (cycles per second).

Calculations

• If you want to determine the wavelength in meters from frequency in MHz, simply divide 300 by the frequency.
  • 300/150MHz = 2 meters.

• If you want to determine the frequency in MHz from the wavelength in meters, simply divide 300 by the wavelength.
  • 300/6 meters = 50MHz.

Common Ham Band Wavelengths

• 6 meters = 50-54MHz
• 2 meters = 144-148MHz
• 70 centimeters = 420-450MHz

Web and Wiki Links

• Microwave
• Wavelength calculations from 1728 systems