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Band Guide · 17.4–18 MHz

16 Meter Band Guide

The 16 meter band covers 17.4 to 18 MHz. In the 2026 season it carries 14 active frequencies from 14 stations. This band performs best in daylight, especially with solar flux above 130.

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Active Frequencies on the 16 Meter Band

17510 kHzAll India Radio External17530 kHzVoice of America17560 kHzVoice of Nigeria17580 kHzRadio Habana Cuba17615 kHzRadio France Internationale17620 kHzChina Radio International17675 kHzRadio New Zealand Pacific17750 kHzRadio Taiwan International17755 kHzRadio Exterior de Espana17760 kHzBBC World Service17790 kHzWRMI S. America/Africa17800 kHzRadio Romania International17810 kHzRadio Japan NHK World17870 kHzRadio Free Asia

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