BasicB-001-010-007

Amateur radio operation must not cause interference to other radio services operating in which of the following bands?

D
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
144.0 MHz to 148.0 MHz
B
14.0 MHz to 14.2 MHz
C
7.0 MHz to 7.1 MHz
D
430.0 MHz to 450.0 MHz

Answer Notes

In the Canadian frequency allocations, amateur radio operators are granted secondary status in certain frequency bands. When operating as a secondary service, amateurs must not cause harmful interference to primary services sharing the same band. The 430.0 MHz to 450.0 MHz band (the 70-centimeter band) is one such shared band. Amateurs share this space with primary users such as radiolocation (radar) and Earth exploration-satellite services, and must strictly yield to them. The other options listed (144-148 MHz, 14-14.2 MHz, and 7-7.1 MHz) are exclusive amateur bands. In these segments, amateurs have primary status and do not have to worry about causing interference to other authorized non-amateur services, because none are permitted to operate there.
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