Basic Qualification · B-001 Regulations and policies · B-001-015-006
What is the frequency range of the 160-metre amateur radio band in Canada?
- A1.8 MHz to 2.0 MHz
- B1.5 MHz to 2.0 MHz
- C2.0 MHz to 2.25 MHz
- D2.25 MHz to 2.5 MHz
Correct answer: A — 1.8 MHz to 2.0 MHz. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
In Canada, the 160-metre amateur radio band officially spans from 1.8 MHz to 2.0 MHz, which corresponds to the wavelength calculation where dividing the speed of light by these frequencies yields approximately 160 metres. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
Regulations and policies is section B-001 of the Basic exam: The rules: who may operate, what the certificate allows, station identification, third-party traffic, what you may and may not transmit, and how ISED regulates the amateur service.
Drill B-001 — free, no account