Reference Data & Tables
Frequency Band Allocations
Frequency Band Allocations
1. IEEE Radar Bands (Standard)
| Band | Frequency Range | Typical Use | |------|-----------------|-------------| | HF | 3 - 30 MHz | OTH Radar, Long hauling | | VHF | 30 - 300 MHz | Long range search | | UHF | 300 - 1000 MHz | Early Warning, TV | | L | 1 - 2 GHz | GPS, ATC Radar | | S | 2 - 4 GHz | Weather Radar, Ship Search | | C | 4 - 8 GHz | Satellite, Medium Range | | X | 8 - 12 GHz | Fire Control, Airborne Radar | | Ku | 12 - 18 GHz | Satellite Downlinks, Police Radar | | K | 18 - 27 GHz | Short range, Water absorption | | Ka | 27 - 40 GHz | 5G mmWave, High Res Radar | | V | 40 - 75 GHz | WiGig, Sat Cross-links | | W | 75 - 110 GHz | Automotive Radar (77GHz) |
2. ITU Allocations (Cellular/ISM overlap)
- ISM Bands: 902-928 MHz, 2.4-2.4835 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz.
- 5G FR1: 410 MHz - 7.125 GHz.
- 5G FR2: 24.25 GHz - 52.6 GHz.
Interactive Component: Band Chart Visualizer
- Description: Overlay IEEE, ITU, and ISM bands on one timeline.
- Controls: Zoom, Toggle Band Names.