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What is the national FM simplex calling frequency on 2 meters?

146.520 MHz.

  1. 146.520 MHz ✔
  2. 145.000 MHz
  3. 446.000 MHz

Why: 146.520 MHz is the national 2-meter FM simplex calling frequency. Make contact there, then move to another frequency to chat.

Huh, didn't know that: The ARRL band plan lists 446.000 MHz as the national simplex frequency on 70 centimeters.

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Why is 146.52 so popular? Everyone calls it.
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Sources

  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool (Element 2), errata Feb 19, 2026 https://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf
  2. ARRL Band Plan https://www.arrl.org/band-plan

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