UK Amateur Radio Band Plans
Explore UK amateur radio frequency allocations for HF, VHF, and UHF bands. Filter by licence level and see permitted modes, power limits, and band segments.
| Band | Frequencies | Foundation | Intermediate | Full | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Metres (Top Band) | 1.810 MHz to 2.000 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | Night-time DX; Primary 1810-1850 kHz; Secondary 1850-2000 kHz (32W max) |
| 80 Metres | 3.500 MHz to 3.800 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | Good for local and regional contacts; Busy during evenings |
| 60 Metres | 5.2585 MHz to 5.4065 MHz | N/A | N/A | 100W (200W EIRP max) | Full licence only; Eleven channels, 5258.5-5406.5 kHz; Antenna no higher than 20 m; Good ground wave and NVIS |
| 40 Metres | 7.000 MHz to 7.200 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | Excellent day and night band; Primary worldwide; Satellite segment 7000-7100 |
| 30 Metres (WARC) | 10.100 MHz to 10.150 MHz | 25W | 100W | 400W | CW and Data only; No phone permitted; No contests |
| 20 Metres | 14.000 MHz to 14.350 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | DX workhorse band; Open most of the day; Satellite segment |
| 17 Metres (WARC) | 18.068 MHz to 18.168 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | WARC band - No contests; Good DX when open; Daytime band |
| 15 Metres | 21.000 MHz to 21.450 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | Excellent daytime DX; Solar cycle dependent; Satellite segment |
| 12 Metres (WARC) | 24.890 MHz to 24.990 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | WARC band - No contests; Good when 10m open |
| 10 Metres | 28.000 MHz to 29.700 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | Solar cycle dependent; Great DX when open; FM segment; Satellite |
| 6 Metres (Magic Band) | 50.000 MHz to 52.000 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W (100W in 51-52) | Magic Band - sporadic E; Primary 50-51 MHz (1000W Full); Secondary 51-52 MHz (100W max); Meteor scatter |
| 4 Metres | 70.000 MHz to 70.500 MHz | 25W | 100W | 160W | UK/Europe band; Sporadic E; Not worldwide |
| 2 Metres | 144.000 MHz to 146.000 MHz | 25W | 100W | 1000W | VHF workhorse; Repeaters; SSB/CW/FM; Satellite; APRS |
| 70 Centimetres | 430.000 MHz to 440.000 MHz | 25W (ERP in 430-432) | 100W (40W ERP in 430-432) | 400W (40W ERP in 430-432) | UHF band; Secondary status; 430-432 MHz: 40W ERP limit; 431-432 MHz excluded near London; Satellite |
| 23 Centimetres | 1.240 GHz to 1.325 GHz | N/A | 100W | 400W | Microwave band; EME possible; Wideband modes |