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Technician License Privileges

The Technician license gives full privileges on all amateur bands above 50 MHz and limited HF privileges: Morse code (CW) on parts of 80, 40 and 15 meters, and CW, data and voice on part of 10 meters.

BandFrequenciesModesMax power
80 m3.525–3.600 MHzCW only200 W PEP
40 m7.025–7.125 MHzCW only200 W PEP
15 m21.025–21.200 MHzCW only200 W PEP
10 m28.000–28.300 MHzCW, RTTY and data200 W PEP
10 m28.300–28.500 MHzCW and SSB voice200 W PEP
6 m50–54 MHzAll modes1500 W PEP
2 m144–148 MHzAll modes1500 W PEP
1.25 m222–225 MHzAll modes1500 W PEP
70 cm420–450 MHzAll modes1500 W PEP
33 cm902–928 MHzAll modes1500 W PEP
23 cm1240–1300 MHzAll modes1500 W PEP

Summary of FCC Part 97 (§97.301, §97.305, §97.313). Some bands have additional limits, for example near military radar or in certain areas, and parts are shared with other services. Check the ARRL band chart or the FCC rules before transmitting.

Want HF voice on more bands?

Upgrade to General class to get most HF phone privileges. Try the free General practice test.

Getting your license? Try the free Technician practice test, or study on your phone with the Ham Radio Technician Exam app.

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