1700–1710 MHz Frequency Band Overview

December 16, 2025

The 1700–1710 MHz band is a specialized slice of the L-band reserved primarily for meteorological and Earth-observation satellite downlinks. Unlike...
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1675-1699 MHz Band Deep Dive – Understanding Meteorological Satellites and Fixed Services in This Spectrum

December 16, 2025

The 1675–1699 MHz band is a critical slice of the L-band used primarily for meteorological satellite data reception and atmospheric...
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1669-1674 MHz Band Explained: Meteorological-Satellite Service and Weather Operations

December 15, 2025

The 1669–1674 MHz band sits just above the globally protected radio astronomy segment and plays a very different role in...
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1661-1668 MHz Band Explained: Radio Astronomy, Meteorological Satellites & Science

December 15, 2025

The 1661–1668 MHz band is a uniquely important slice of the L-band spectrum, not because it enables communications, but because...
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1627-1660 MHz Frequency Allocation: Mobile-Satellite Service in Aviation, Maritime & Land

December 15, 2025

The 1627–1660 MHz segment is one of the most important pieces of the L-band for mobile-satellite communications, supporting global voice,...
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1614-1626 MHz Band Explained: GPS L5, Iridium, and Why This Spectrum Matters

December 15, 2025

The 1614–1626 MHz band sits just above the globally protected radio astronomy segment at 1610.6–1613.8 MHz and plays a major...
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Baofeng UV-5R vs BF-F8HP Pro: Classic Value vs Upgraded Power

November 28, 2025

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What Is a CB Radio?

November 18, 2025

Citizens Band, or CB radio, is a short-range, two-way voice service that lets people talk locally without a carrier contract...
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Inside the 1611–1613 MHz Band: Where Satellites Meet Science

November 13, 2025

The 1611–1613 MHz band may appear narrow, but it’s one of the most technically significant segments in the upper L-band...
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Inside the 1660–1668 MHz Band: Satellite, Weather, and Radio Astronomy Spectrum

November 13, 2025

The 1660–1668 MHz band sits near the upper edge of the L-band, bridging mobile satellite uplinks and scientific observation frequencies....
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