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Amateur Radio 160 m Band (ITU Regions 2 & 3)
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According to the ITU, the propagation characteristics in this band "allow short-range communications during daytime hours, and medium and long-range communications during night-time hours. This band is particularly useful during sunspot minima, when the maximum usable frequency (MUF) is below 3500 kHz."
The band is often referred to as "160 meters", referring to its approximate wavelength.
In the United States, the following 160 m band plan has been adopted by the ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio. Some or all of this band plan may apply in other countries as well. By FCC rules, the entire band is available for RTTY, data, phone, and image for General, Advanced, and Extra class operators, although adherence to the band plan is recommended.
ARRL BAND PLAN:
| Frequency (kHz) | Use |
| 1800 - 2000 | CW |
| 1800 - 1810 | Digital Modes |
| 1810 | CW QRP |
| 1843-2000 | SSB, SSTV, and other wideband modes |
| 1910 | SSB QRP |
| 1995-2000 | Experimental |
| 1999-2000 | Beacons |
EXTRA, ADVANCED, AND GENERAL:
| Range (kHz) | Authorized Use(s) |
| 1800-2000 | RTTY, data, phone, and image |
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Frequency Bands |
| Band | Use | Service11 | Table |
| 1800 - 2000 kHz | Amateur Radio 160 m Band (ITU Regions 2 & 3) | AM | N |
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