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| hambasics:sections:intro [2022/11/04 18:41] – created - external edit 127.0.0.1 | hambasics:sections:intro [2025/08/29 16:08] (current) – [Certificate Qualifications Overview] va7fi |
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| * <fc #4682b4>In blue are CB bands, which don't require any qualification but can only be used with unmodified CB radios at relatively low power (for reference).</fc> | * <fc #4682b4>In blue are CB bands, which don't require any qualification but can only be used with unmodified CB radios at relatively low power (for reference).</fc> |
| * <fc #ff0000>In red are the AM and FM radio broadcasting bands (for reference).</fc> | * <fc #ff0000>In red are the AM and FM radio broadcasting bands (for reference).</fc> |
| * <fc #800000>In maroon are the old VHF (1-13) and UHF (14-50) TV channels.</fc>((Remember those? ([[https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/431430839273040262/|source]]) \\ {{:howto:hambasics:sections:tvbuttons.jpg}})) | * <fc #800000>In maroon are the old VHF (1-13) and UHF (14-50) TV channels.</fc>((Remember those? ([[https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/431430839273040262/|source]]) \\ {{:hambasics:sections:tvbuttons.jpg}})) |
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| VHF and UHF bands are local bands (more on that later). Your range could vary between 1km and 100km depending on your setup (more on that later). | VHF and UHF bands are local bands (more on that later). Your range could vary between 1km and 100km depending on your setup (more on that later). |
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| The "2m band" (144 -- 148 MHz) is the most popular popular band above 30 MHz. You should make sure your first radio covers at least this band. Radios that can cover both the "2m" and the "70cm" bands are very common. | The "2m band" (144 -- 148 MHz) is the most popular band above 30 MHz. You should make sure your first radio covers at least this band. Radios that can cover both the "2m" and the "70cm" bands are very common. |
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| The **Basic with Honours** (80% or more) certificate adds access to <fc #ffa500>these frequencies</fc>: | The **Basic with Honours** (80% or more) certificate adds access to <fc #ffa500>these frequencies</fc>: |
