ARRL Technician Practice Exam

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What amateur band are you using if you are transmitting on 223.50 MHz?

  1. 2 meter band

  2. 1.25 meter band

  3. 3 meter band

  4. 6 meter band

The correct answer is: 1.25 meter band

When transmitting on 223.50 MHz, you are operating in the 1.25 meter band. The frequency range for the 1.25 meter band, which is also known as the one and a quarter meter band, spans from 219 to 220 MHz. It is specifically designated for amateur radio use in that segment. This band is particularly interesting to many operators because it offers a unique space between the widely used 2 meter band (144-148 MHz) and the 70 centimeter band (420-450 MHz), allowing for various communication and experimentation opportunities. The other choices do not accurately correspond to the frequency of 223.50 MHz. The 2 meter band operates in the 144-148 MHz range, while the 3 meter band starts just below 100 MHz and the 6 meter band operates in the 50-54 MHz range. Thus, operating at 223.50 MHz clearly places you in the 1.25 meter band.

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