148 MHz – Frequency Band & Applications

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Frequency
148 MHz
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Range
146–148 MHz
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Band Group
VHF (30–300 MHz)

🌐 Summary

The 148 MHz allocation is part of the VHF (30–300 MHz) spectrum. This range is used worldwide for critical applications that keep our communications and infrastructure running smoothly. On this page we highlight how each band is applied in real systems, from regulatory assignments to everyday devices. Our goal is to make spectrum data clear and practical for engineers, regulators, and enthusiasts alike.

Key uses of this band include: 148 MHz: 2β€―m Amateur; Amateur radios, repeaters, satellites.

2‑meter amateur (Region 2 extension to 148 MHz); FM repeaters and simplex activity.

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πŸ“‘ Band & Geometry key

Field Value
Wavelength (m) 2.027
Waveforms
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 50.7 cm
Band Family Amateur/CB
Band 2 m Amateur (R2/R3); Land mobile (R1)
Primary Common Name 2 m Amateur (R2/R3); Land mobile (R1)
FSPL @ 1 km [dB] 75.845234307899
FSPL @ 10 km [dB] 95.845234307899
Fresnel Radius @ 1 km (m) 22.510598104605
Band Group VHF (30–300 MHz)
Tax Band Family VHF
Tax Band Class VHF Band

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🧩 Applications & Usage

Field Value
Primary Application
Lower Neighbor Use 2 m Amateur Band (R1 core)
Upper Neighbor Use Land mobile / Fixed (VHF high)
Typical Services Devices 2β€―m Amateur
Market Common Devices Amateur radios, repeaters, satellites
Refarming Use No
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Device Hotspots (MHz) 148
Device Category Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment
Typical Use Cases
Modulation (Device) Varies by device
Channel Width (Device) [kHz] Varies
Device Region Profiles Varies by country / allocation
Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) Varies by regulation
Allocation Relevance (Device) Medium
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) Low–Moderate
Example Devices Or Skus Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment
Common Protocols Amateur (FM/SSB); APRS/Packet (regional); Analog FM (12.5 kHz); DMR; P25 (region); TETRA (region)

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πŸ—’οΈ Notes

Field Value
Receiver Selectivity Notes
Interference Notes Shared borders with MetSat/land mobile; satellite sub-bands
Compatibility Risk Notes
Notes 2‑meter amateur (Region 2 extension to 148 MHz); FM repeaters and simplex activity.
Propagation Notes Strong coverage, good indoor penetration

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βš™οΈ Technical Rules

Field Value
Lower Band Frequency Limit 146
Upper Band Frequency Limit 148
EIRP Indoor Limits N/A (licensed; verify national rules)
EIRP Outdoor Limits N/A (licensed; verify national rules)
PSD Limit β€”
Emission Mask Class Generic (planning)
Guardband Minimum [kHz] 100
Typical Bandwidths 11–20 kHz
Autocalculated Bandlimits No
Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) 11–20 kHz
Max EIRP [dBm] Varies by regulation
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical)
Channelization Plan
Channelization
Guard Band Requirement
OOB Emission Limit [dBm/MHz] -13 (baseline)
Spurious Emission Limit (dBm) -30 (baseline)
RX Blocking Min [dBm] -15 (planning)
Duplexing Half-duplex
Duplexing Information Simplex or paired allocations
Uplink Pairing
Downlink Pairing
Paired Band Info
Max EIRP [dBm]
Channelization Block Size 12.5 / 25 kHz channels
3GPP Band Number
Example 3GPP Bands
LTE Uplink Bands
LTE Downlink Bands
NR Uplink Bands
NR Downlink Bands
Guard Bands Channel guard bands
Protocol Or Standard

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🌎 Country Overrides

Field Value
Tax Service Category Other / Various
Tax License Type Licensed / Service-Specific
Tax Regions Global / Varies
ITU Region 1 Land mobile
ITU Region 2 Amateur
ITU Region 3 Amateur
License Type Land mobile / Fixed service (licensed, often public safety/commercial)
Primary Application
Primary Services
Spurious Emission [dBm] -30 (baseline)
Lower Neighbor Use 2 m Amateur Band (R1 core)
Upper Neighbor Use Land mobile / Fixed (VHF high)
Licensing Model Licensed (Amateur)
Typical Services Devices 2β€―m Amateur
US FCC Alloc Amateur 2 m (Part 97)–

CA IC Alloc Amateur 2 m–

UK Ofcom Alloc Amateur 2 m (144–146 primary)–

US Ref 47 CFR Part 90 (Private Land Mobile)
Typical Bandwidths 11–20 kHz
Market Licensing Model Licensed (Amateur)
Market Common Devices Amateur radios, repeaters, satellites
Fresnel Radius (1st, 1 km) [m] 22.510598104605
Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) 11–20 kHz
Auction Status
Refarming Use No
Typical Site Spacing km 5 / 30
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Traffic Load Share Coverage-heavy, low capacity share
Device Hotspots (MHz) 148
Device Category Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment
Typical Use Cases
Typical Center Frequencies [MHz]
Rule Part (Fcc Or Region)
Modulation (Device) Varies by device
Channel Width (Device) [kHz] Varies
Device Region Profiles Varies by country / allocation
Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) Varies by regulation
Allocation Relevance (Device) Medium
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) Low–Moderate
Example Devices Or Skus Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 50.7 cm
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical)

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πŸ›‘οΈ Regulatory & Neighbors

Field Value
Lower Band Frequency Limit 146
Upper Band Frequency Limit 148
Rx Blocking Min dBm -15 (planning)
Lower Neighbor Use 2 m Amateur Band (R1 core)
Upper Neighbor Use Land mobile / Fixed (VHF high)
Lower Neighbor Band 2 m Amateur Band (R1 core)
Lower Neighbor Range 144.000–146.000 MHz
Upper Neighbor Label Land mobile / Fixed (VHF high)
Upper Neighbor Range 149.000–174.000 MHz
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) Low–Moderate
Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor)
US FCC Alloc Amateur 2 m (Part 97)Amateur 2 m (Part 97)

CA IC Alloc Amateur 2 mAmateur 2 m

UK Ofcom Alloc Amateur 2 m (144–146 primary)Amateur 2 m (144–146 primary)

Regulatory References US: 47 CFR Part 90 (Private Land Mobile); CA: ISED RSS‑119 (Land Mobile 27.41–960 MHz); UK: Ofcom PMR/Business Radio (UK FAT)
Global Harmonization Regional
Crossborder Coordination High
Sharing Mechanism
Auction Status
Guard Or Pair

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πŸ“ˆ Market & Measurements

Field Value
Noise Floor -105 dBm (est.)
Interference Cases
Lower Neighbor Range 144.000–146.000 MHz
Upper Neighbor Range 149.000–174.000 MHz
Interference Notes Shared borders with MetSat/land mobile; satellite sub-bands
Market Licensing Model Licensed (Amateur)
Market Commercial Value Specialized
Market Common Devices Amateur radios, repeaters, satellites
Market Deployment Density Medium urban repeaters
Noise Floor (Estimated) -105 dBm (est.)
Market Commercial Value (Estimated) Specialized
Ecosystem Maturity Emerging
Indoor Penetration Good
Known Interference No major interference issues noted
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor)
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 50.7 cm
Ecosystem Maturity Emerging
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Chipset Availability Limited / TBD
Operator Deployments Limited operators
Technology Generations Deployed Multiple / TBD
Roaming Support
Traffic Load Share Coverage-heavy, low capacity share
Indoor Penetration Good
Known Interference No major interference issues noted
Occupancy Medium
Occupancy Bucket Pct 10–30%
Latency Profile
Common Channels Or Profiles
Security Features
Lbt Or Fhss Requirement
Popularity (Installed Base)
Coexistence Tips
Latency Class
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