![]() ![]() Users of adjacent spectrum range from marine radiotelephone and public safety to dispatch radios used by taxis and service vehicles.Īs commercial two-way radio frequencies became more crowded, the spacing between channels was reduced, leading to many existing radios becoming available as surplus. Much of the early equipment deployed by radio amateurs on 2 meter FM was surplus, built originally for commercial land-mobile use on bands elsewhere in the 130-174MHz spectrum and converted to the 144-148MHz amateur band. In some cases, additional bands (most often 70 centimeters but occasionally also additional VHF bands) will be supported. EquipmentĮquipment for operation on two meters is plentiful many well-known manufacturers produce new base, mobile and hand-held transceivers intended specifically for the 2-meter ham radio band. Most newly-licensed Technician-class operators get their start in amateur radio on 2 meter FM. Other VHF/UHF/Microwave wiki pages: 13 centimeters, 9 centimeters, 6 centimeters, 3 centimeters 1.25 centimeters and Bands above 24GHz.Ģ meters is probably the most heavily-used amateur band in the United States. ![]()
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