The radio Spectrum

The spectrum of radio frequencies available for use is almost infinite. So here is a breakdown of the 'Radio spectrum' to give an idea of who uses it where. (Australia)

Frequency range Services Wavelength
300KHz - 30MHz (HF) AM Public Broadcast Band
Royal Flying Doctor Service
160, 80, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12 & 10m Amateur Radio Bands
26 & 27MHz CB Radio (New Zealand / International)
Shortwave radio stations
Police & other Emergency Services
1000m to 10m
30MHz - 300MHz (VHF) Cordless Phones
6m & 2m HAM Radio
Television
Short-range Public Bands (55MHz, 163MHz)
FM Public Radio Band
Airband
Country Fire Authority
Country Police
Private Radio
Commercial Services (couriers, taxis etc)
Military Comms.
10m to 1m
300MHz - 3GHz (UHF) Ambulance
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Metropolitan Police
Commercial Services (couriers, taxis etc)
UHF CB Radio
70cm & 23cm Amateur Band
UHF Cordless Phones
Mobile Telephone (Analogue / Digital)
High speed Data Links
Satellite Communications
1m to 10cm
Updated on Saturday, April 27, 2002