Called the 'magic band', it normally has characteristics of VHF (like 2M), but during large sunspot activity, world-wide communication is possible.
Called the “magic band”, it normally has characteristics of VHF (like 2M), but during large sunspot activity, world-wide communication is possible. Uses a mix of SSB and FM modes.
| Data | Voice | Voice Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 50.100 - 54.000 | 50.100 - 54.000 | Various |
| Frequency | Description |
|---|---|
| 50.100 - 50.300 | SSB Simplex (50.125 is Calling Frequency) |
| 50.310, 50.313 & 50.323 | FT8 Digital Mode |
| 50.318 & 50.328 | JS8Call Digital Mode |
| 50.290 | PSK31 Digital Mode |
| 50.800 - 50.980 | Remote Control Channels |
| 52.525 | FM Simplex Calling Frequency |
| 52.540 | FM Simplex Secondary Calling Frequency |
Note: All frequencies listed are in MegaHertz (MHz)
