This table lists the frequency ranges, default
frequency step, default mode (AM or FM), and type
of transmissions you can hear for each range.
Frequency Range
(MHz)
25.0-27.995
28.0-29.695
29.7-49.995
50.0-54.0
108.0-136.9875
137.0-143.995
144.0-147.995
148.0-174.0
406.0-419.99375
420.0-449.99375
450.0-469.99375
470.0-512.0
806.0-823.9875
849.0125-868.9875 12.5
894.0125-956.0
Step
Mode Transmission
(kHz)
5
AM
5
FM
5
FM
5
FM
12.5
AM
5
FM
5
FM
5
FM
6.25
FM
6.25
FM
6.25
FM
6.25
FM
12.5
FM
FM
12.5
FM
10
Citizens Band/
Business Band
10 Meter
Amateur Band
VHF Low Band
6 Meter
Amateur Band
Aircraft Band
Military Band
2 Meter
Amateur Band
VHF High Band,
Federal Government
Federal Land Mobile
70cm Amateur Band
UHF Standard Band
UHF TV Band
Public Service Band
Public Service Band
Public Service Band
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