Malaysia is in ITU Region 3, and Malaysian amateur radio allocations are regulated by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission following the International Telecommunication Union band plan for Region 3.
Below is a simplified list of the common amateur radio frequency ranges used in Malaysia.
HF Bands (High Frequency)
| Band | Frequency Range |
|---|---|
| 160 m | 1.810 – 2.000 MHz |
| 80 m | 3.500 – 3.900 MHz |
| 60 m | 5.3515 – 5.3665 MHz (channelized in many countries) |
| 40 m | 7.000 – 7.200 MHz |
| 30 m | 10.100 – 10.150 MHz |
| 20 m | 14.000 – 14.350 MHz |
| 17 m | 18.068 – 18.168 MHz |
| 15 m | 21.000 – 21.450 MHz |
| 12 m | 24.890 – 24.990 MHz |
| 10 m | 28.000 – 29.700 MHz |
Notes for Malaysia:
- 60 m band usage depends on national authorization.
- 30 m band → CW and digital only (no voice).
- 10 m band supports many modes including FM repeaters and satellite work.
VHF Bands
| Band | Frequency Range |
|---|---|
| 6 m | 50 – 54 MHz |
| 2 m | 144 – 148 MHz |
Common Malaysian usage:
- 145.000 – 145.7875 MHz → repeaters
- 145.500 MHz → simplex calling
- 144.300 MHz → SSB calling
UHF Bands
| Band | Frequency Range |
|---|---|
| 70 cm | 430 – 440 MHz |
| 23 cm | 1240 – 1300 MHz |
Typical Malaysia usage:
- 433.000 – 434.790 MHz → simplex
- 438 – 439 MHz → repeater inputs
- 439 – 440 MHz → repeater outputs
Microwave Bands (Advanced / Experimental)
| Band | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 13 cm | 2.3 – 2.45 GHz |
| 9 cm | 3.3 – 3.5 GHz |
| 5 cm | 5.65 – 5.85 GHz |
| 3 cm | 10 GHz |
Used mostly for:
- ATV (Amateur TV)
- microwave experiments
- high-speed digital links
💡 Since you are a ham operator and experimenting with HF antennas and repeaters, the most commonly used Malaysian bands are:
- 7 MHz (40 m) – regional HF communication
- 14 MHz (20 m) – worldwide DX
- 145 MHz (2 m) – local repeaters
- 433 MHz (70 cm) – hotspots, links, LoRa, etc.
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