What are Calling Frequencies?
Anyone with an SSB CB Radio has not only the additional power and more efficient method to send and receive signals from more distant locations. Since 2014 you have not needed any special licences or training to listen to and use the 11 Meter band.
SSB CB Radio gives you access to a broader range of frequencies and so certain frequencies are designated as 'calling channels'. A calling frequency is a common channel known to all - this is the channel that anyone can jump onto and say Hi! Or a specific person you know may be monitoring this channel, you can call out to them. Should you wish to hold a longer conversation, you would use this channel to agree upon which channel you will be switching to.
SSB CB Radio gives you access to a broader range of frequencies and so certain frequencies are designated as 'calling channels'. A calling frequency is a common channel known to all - this is the channel that anyone can jump onto and say Hi! Or a specific person you know may be monitoring this channel, you can call out to them. Should you wish to hold a longer conversation, you would use this channel to agree upon which channel you will be switching to.
Below are a list of frequencies showing the common calling frequencies around the world. A more extensive list of country specific calling frequencies in the link at the bottom of this page. |
| Frequency (MHz) | Mode | Usage |
| 26.285 | USB | International call frequency |
| 26.565 | FM | Unofficial DX channel in Germany (German CB channel 41) |
| 26.575 | FM | Unofficial DX channel in Germany (German CB channel 42) |
| 27.235 | FM | Packet radio in Europe |
| 27.235 | USB | SSB frequency used in 21 div. Sweden |
| 27.245 | FM | Packet radio in Europe |
| 27.275 | USB | SSB calling frequency in the UK |
| 27.285 | USB | SSB frequency used in 56 div. Finland |
| 27.315 | FM | Call frequency in Europe |
| 27.355 | LSB | Call frequency in Oceania |
| 27.385 | LSB | Call and QSO frequency: USA, Canada, Alaska etc. |
| 27.455 | USB | International call frequency in Latin America |
| 27.5 | USB | CW – also PSK31 and some other digital modes |
| 27.515 | LSB | Caribbean islands |
| 27.555 | USB | International call frequency |
| 27.58 | USB | KP members USA and around the world |
| 27.765 | USB | “Deutsche Welle”, German talking stations |
| 27.781.25 | FM | This is 27/81 channel 19 in the UK |
For more national calling frequencies go here:- http://www.delta-alfa.com/11m-call-frequencies/
It may be useful to keep a copy of the calling frequencies on hand for reference near your radio so I have created a downloadable copy of these codes here :- DOWNLOAD FILE
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