Technician exam question T2A02
Subelement T2, OPERATING PROCEDURES· Group T2A
What is the national calling frequency for FM simplex operations in the 2-meter band?
- A.146.520 MHz (correct answer)
- B.145.000 MHz
- C.432.100 MHz
- D.446.000 MHz
Why146.520 MHz is the national calling frequency for FM simplex operations in the 2-meter band. 146.520 MHz is the nationally recognized calling frequency for FM simplex contacts on 2 meters, the channel hams monitor and call on when trying to make a direct, non-repeater contact, answer A. 145.000 MHz isn't the designated calling channel, 432.100 MHz is a calling frequency on the 70-centimeter band instead, and 446.000 MHz falls in the FRS/GMRS allocation, not the amateur 2-meter band.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2026-2030 NCVEC Element 2 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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