Calling Frequencies

[VK2FASB]

Hi Everyone

I am new to this , I was wondering if someone could help me with a list of call frequencies for the amateur bands. the ones I am allowed to operate on and the ones I am not allowed ,just so I can listen too ,please.

regards

VK2FASB

[VK4ADC]

Adrian

A list of actual calling frequencies might be hard to create but it depends on which bands you are interested in.

The FL band limits are in the LCD so those are the extremes, but refer to the Australian band plans at http://www.wia.org.au/members/bandplans/data/

See also Repeater info at http://www.wia.org.au/members/repeaters/about/ as that can help you figure out any CTCSS tone requirements for access.

Any frequencies listed below are only very approximate. "Spin the knob" to actually search for activity.

On 80 metres, SSB is usually to be found from about 3.580 to 3.650 MHz, mostly late afternoon and night

On 40 metres, SSB is usually to be found from about 7.080 to 7.140 MHz, mostly mornings, late afternoon and then night-time for DX

On 15 metres, SSB is usually to be found from about 21.150 to 21.300 MHz but propagation (other than to South East Asia (eg Japan) or maybe the USA) is poor at the moment and very dependant on time of day/night. 

On 10 metres, SSB is usually to be found from about 28.350 to 28.600 MHz but propagation is poor at the moment, not much to be heard or worked regardless of time of day/night.

On 2 metres, SSB calling is 144.100 mornings and nights with minimal activity during the middle of the day.  FM operation is usually via local repeaters with an optional simplex calling on 146.500, almost any time of day.

On 70cm, SSB calling is 432.100 mornings and nights with minimal during the day.  FM operation is usually via local repeaters with an optional simplex calling on 439.000, almost any time of day.

Lots of other info on the WIA web site under the "For Members" tab at http://www.wia.org.au

Hope that helps...

73 Doug

[VK2KRR]

VK2FASB (no name)

Regarding 2m band, depending upon where you are you may find more activity on 144.200 USB, particularly between Melbourne and Sydney areas. 144.100 has generally been regarded as the primary voice calling freq and 144.200 is the secondary freq. These days im tending to lean towards use of 144.200 more so than 144.100 as 144.200 is closer to other areas of the band like beacons and digital areas.

Depending upon the time of year, you may find more stations on 2m SSB during the day when there is sporadic E around, tropospheric ducting more so closer to night time hours or early morning. But its one of those bands where if your in the right place at the right time it can be very rewarding.

[VK2FASB]

thankyou both for the information, I will give it a go.

regards
Adrian
VK2FASB

[VK4WDM]

Hi Everyone

I am new to this , I was wondering if someone could help me with a list of call frequencies for the amateur bands. the ones I am allowed to operate on and the ones I am not allowed ,just so I can listen too ,please.

regards

VK2FASB

Hi and welcome to the zoo!  Can we have you name please?

As you can see from other postings, there are no actual "calling frequencies" on the high frequency bands, hams are not channelized, we are allowed to use a VFO, so use it!.

Something else that is very important is: don't just listen, call. What happens when conditions are bad, people listen and when nothing is heard, assume nobody is on the air. Even when bands sound "dead" it is always worth putting out some CQ calls (after asking whether your chosen frequency is occupied).

Another good tip is to listen out for beacons. There are lists in the call book and on the WIA websites. Hearing a beacon does not guarantee that stations will be on the air but it does tell you that a band and path is open and a CQ is worthwhile.

Another excellent tool is http://www.vklogger.com/ It will tell you other stations are working and you can liaise with other stations to alert them that you are looking for contacts.

73, I hope to have a QSO with you soon.

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK2WP]

Here is a list of the dx beacons and info on how they cycle through the list. Handy for when chasing dx.

http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/index.html

[VK4WDM]

Adrian, don't forget the various club and special interest nets, especially on 80 and 2m. They are a great way of getting operating experience.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK6ZFG]

One should not forget 50.110 DX and 50.200 local 6M SSB calling frequencies.

WIA Band Plan list bands and frequency uses etc.

Igor
VK6ZFG

[VK4ADC]

One should not forget 50.110 DX and 50.200 local 6M SSB calling frequencies.  

WIA Band Plan list bands and frequency uses etc.

Igor
VK6ZFG

Foundation licensees do not have access to 50MHz at all, in fact even Standard don't - they have 52-54 MHz.

They have 80/40/15/10/2/70cm only..