Band Plans

UK 17m Band Plan (18MHz)

UK 17m band plan for 18 MHz for use by amateur radio operators. Foundation and Intermediate Licence holders are advised to check their licences for the permitted power limits and conditions applicable to their class of licence.

17m band plan
All band plans are based on the IARU International band plans, however, there may be slight variations to allow for local regulations. This 17m band plan is for UK based radio amateurs.

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17m band plan (18 MHz)

Frequency Bandwidth Preferred Modes and Usage
18.068 – 18.090 MHz200 HzCW
18.086 MHz: QRP (low power) Centre of Activity
18.095 – 18.100 MHz500 HzNarrow band modes
18.105 – 18.109 MHz500 HzNarrow band modes – automatically controlled data stations (unattended)
18.109 – 18.111 MHzIBP – reserved exclusively for beacons
18.111 – 18.120 MHz2.7 KHzAll modes – automatically controlled data stations (unattended)
18.120 – 18.168 MHz2.7 KHzAll modes
18.130 MHz: SSB QRP centre of activity
18.150 MHz: digital voice centre of activity
18.160 MHz: Global Emergency Centre of Activity