Comment on The official HAM frequency designation is between 144mhz and 148mhz. So why are transceivers, even the monobanders, able to work on a much wider range?

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timkenhan@sopuli.xyz ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

Thanks for the explaination!

The other day I was checking out the datasheet for my Yaesu monobander’s final amp, and I noticed that it is able to performs optimally up to its advertised 80w only between 144mhz and 148mhz, while outside of that it’s capped to 60w. I’m pretty sure this is related to what you just explained.

Overall, I feel like the 2m band is like a kiddie playground, while the grownups are hanging out with their big antennas on HF.

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