IARU band plan

IARU regional band plan snapshot

Condensed HF and 6-metre band allocations for all three IARU regions. Use as a field-friendly reminder of primary modes and calling channels.

IARU Region 1 (Europe, Africa, Middle East)

Covers CEPT countries, Africa and much of Asia. Split band segments emphasise narrowband use at band edges.

Band	Frequency range	Preferred modes	Notes
160 m	1.810 – 2.000 MHz	CW, narrow-band digital, SSB above 1.840 MHz	1.836 MHz QRP centre
80 m	3.500 – 3.800 MHz	CW below 3.580; data/RTTY 3.580–3.620; SSB 3.600–3.800	3.760 MHz emergency centre-of-activity
40 m	7.000 – 7.200 MHz	CW and data below 7.040; SSB primarily 7.040 – 7.200	7.060 MHz emergency centre-of-activity
20 m	14.000 – 14.350 MHz	CW 14.000–14.070; digital 14.070–14.112; SSB 14.112–14.350	14.300 MHz maritime mobile net
15 m	21.000 – 21.450 MHz	CW 21.000–21.070; data 21.070–21.110; SSB 21.110–21.450	—
10 m	28.000 – 29.700 MHz	CW 28.000–28.070; data 28.070–28.190; SSB/FM 28.300–29.700	—

Spans North and South America with extended phone segments on 80 m and 40 m.

Band	Frequency range	Preferred modes	Notes
80 m	3.500 – 4.000 MHz	CW 3.500–3.600; data 3.590–3.600; SSB 3.800–4.000	—
40 m	7.000 – 7.300 MHz	CW/data below 7.125; SSB 7.125–7.300	—
20 m	14.000 – 14.350 MHz	CW 14.000–14.070; data 14.070–14.112; SSB 14.150–14.350	—
6 m	50.000 – 54.000 MHz	CW 50.000–50.100; beacon 50.060–50.080; SSB 50.125–50.300; FM 52.525 simplex	—

Covers Oceania and most of Asia-Pacific. Check local regulations for national variations.

Band	Frequency range	Preferred modes	Notes
80 m	3.500 – 3.900 MHz	CW 3.500–3.575; data 3.570–3.600; SSB 3.600–3.900	—
40 m	7.000 – 7.200 MHz	CW/data below 7.100; SSB 7.100–7.200	—
20 m	14.000 – 14.350 MHz	CW 14.000–14.070; data 14.070–14.112; SSB 14.112–14.350	—
15 m	21.000 – 21.450 MHz	CW 21.000–21.070; data 21.070–21.110; SSB 21.110–21.450	—
6 m	50.000 – 54.000 MHz	CW 50.000–50.100; beacon 50.060–50.080; SSB 50.150–50.300; FM 52.525 simplex	—

Always verify national band plans—local administrations may impose additional restrictions.

Emergency centres-of-activity listed are widely used suggestions; monitor before transmitting.