VHF and UHF Overview
VHF and UHF are commonly used amateur radio bands for local and regional communication.
These bands are often used for repeaters, handheld radios, mobile operation, and short-range direct communication.
What is this page about?
This page explains the basics of VHF and UHF operation, how these bands are used, and why they are important in everyday amateur radio activity.
What VHF and UHF Mean
VHF stands for Very High Frequency and UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency.
These bands usually support line-of-sight communication, which makes them ideal for local operation.
Common Uses
- Local repeater communication
- Handheld radio operation
- Vehicle mobile radio use
- Emergency communication
- Simplex contact between nearby stations
Repeaters and Simplex
Many VHF and UHF contacts use repeaters, which extend communication range.
Operators may also use simplex, which is direct station-to-station communication without a repeater.