Houses on The Air (HOTA) Last updated: March 13, 2025
Band plans are a set of guidelines for using the radio spectrum within a particular frequency band. They are created by national amateur radio societies and are designed to ensure that all users of the band have an opportunity to use it without causing interference to other users.
Band plans are not legally binding, but they are widely followed by amateur radio operators around the world. They are designed to promote good operating practices and to ensure that the radio spectrum is used efficiently.
The UK band plans are created by the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and are widely followed by UK amateur radio operators. They are designed to ensure that all users of the band have an opportunity to use it without causing interference to other users.
The UK band plans are divided into several sections, each covering a different frequency band. The sections are:
The UK band plans are available on the RSGB website and are regularly updated to reflect changes in operating practices and technology.
International band plans are created by the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) and are designed to ensure that amateur radio operators around the world can use the radio spectrum without causing interference to each other.
The international band plans are divided into several sections, each covering a different frequency band. The sections are:
The international band plans are available on the IARU website and are regularly updated to reflect changes in operating practices and technology.
There are several resources available to help amateur radio operators understand and use the band plans. These include:
