20-Meter-Band

The 20-meter amateur radio band extends from 14.0 MHz to 14.35 MHz. The name is derived from the approximate wavelength of this frequency range. It is the classic wide- band traffic (DX - band). In the solar maximum is used almost around the clock, so that radio communications with all continents are possible. In the sunspot minimum, however, the 20 - meter band is usable only during the day and into the early evening hours, sometimes even falls out completely. The dead zone is often greater than 1,000 kilometers.

Band Plan

The amateur radio band plan is as follows: