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What is the lowest output frequency of the repeaters that holders of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with only a Basic Qualification are allowed to use?

C
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
50 MHz
B
29.700 MHz
C
29.500 MHz
D
144 MHz

Answer Notes

A standard Basic Qualification in Canada normally restricts an amateur radio operator to frequencies above 30 MHz (VHF, UHF, and microwaves). However, Industry Canada (ISED) grants a specific exception that allows Basic-only operators to use the FM repeater sub-band located near the top of the 10-meter HF band. This specific 10-meter repeater sub-band starts at 29.500 MHz, making it the absolute lowest output frequency a Basic-only operator is legally allowed to use. Frequencies like 50 MHz and 144 MHz are valid and fully accessible to Basic operators, but they are significantly higher than the 29.500 MHz exception.
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