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Bands and band plans — edited Aug 30, 2026 by Unknown editor

Compared with the version from Aug 29, 2026. Note: Imported from content/wiki

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| 80/75 m | Regional nets in the evening and overnight. |
| 60 m | Five fixed channels, USB, limited power. |
| 40 m | The all-rounder: regional by day, intercontinental at night. |
− | 30 m | CW and digital only. Quiet and dependable. |
+ | 30 m | CW and digital only. Quiet and dependable. One of the [WARC bands](/wiki/operating/warc-bands). |
| 20 m | The classic DX band, open worldwide most days. |
− | 17 m / 15 m | Excellent DX when solar activity is high. |
− | 12 m / 10 m | Spectacular at solar maximum; 10 m also carries local FM and repeaters. |
+ | 17 m / 15 m | Excellent DX when solar activity is high. 17 m is a [WARC band](/wiki/operating/warc-bands) and carries no contests. |
+ | 12 m / 10 m | Spectacular at solar maximum; 10 m also carries local FM and repeaters. 12 m is a [WARC band](/wiki/operating/warc-bands). |
 
## VHF/UHF — local and line of sight
 
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