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Which ITU region's frequency allocations apply to hams in North and South America?

Region 2.

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  1. Region 1
  2. Region 2 ✔
  3. Region 3

Why: The ITU divides the world into three regions for radio allocations. The Americas are in Region 2, which is why US band edges can differ from those in Europe or Asia.

Huh, didn't know that: Under 97.301, Generals may use 40 meters up to 7.300 MHz in Region 2, but only to 7.200 MHz in Regions 1 and 3.

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Answer: Region 2. The ITU divides the world into three regions for radio allocations. The Americas are in Region 2, which is why US band edges can differ from those in Europe or Asia.

  1. NCVEC 2023-2027 General Class Pool and Syllabus (6th Errata, Feb 4 2026) ncvec.org/downloads/General%20Class%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%202023-2027%20Public%20Release%20with%206th%20Errata%20Feb%204%202026.pdf
    Region 2
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 47 CFR 97.301 (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.301
    40 m 7.025-7.125 7.025-7.125 7.025-7.125 (i) Do 7.175-7.200 7.175-7.300 7.175-7.200
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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