Italian 43 MHz VHF CB

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5 watts maximum power limit, no limits on antenna height or gain.  FM mode only.  Each channel has a "recommended use" - 12.5 kHz steps 43.3000 MHz to 43.5875 MHz.
5 watts maximum power limit, no limits on antenna height or gain.  FM mode only.  Each channel has a "recommended use" - 12.5 kHz steps 43.3000 MHz to 43.5875 MHz.
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Many radios sold for this band can be easily modified for "export" use - which expands frequency coverage to 42.3000 MHz to 45.0875 MHz and increases transmit power from 5w to 20w or 25w.  Apparently their use is quite popular in Ukraine and [[SINCGARS#Commonly_used_VHF_low_VHF_mid_and_HF_high_bands_HF.2FVHF_bands|elsewhere]].  Examples of these radios include the Dragon MX-430, Dragon SY-5430, Intek K-43, Intek SY-343, Intek SY-90, Intek SY-5430, Intek SY-5430M, Alan HM-43, Alan HP-43 and HP-43 PLUS,  
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Many radios sold for this band can be easily modified for "export" use - which expands frequency coverage to 42.3000 MHz to 45.0875 MHz and increases transmit power from 5w to 20w or 25w.  Apparently their use is quite popular in Ukraine and [[SINCGARS#Commonly_used_VHF_low_VHF_mid_and_HF_high_bands_HF.2FVHF_bands|elsewhere]].  Examples of these radios include the Dragon MX-430, Dragon SY-5430, Intek K-43, Intek SY-343, Intek SY-90, Intek SY-5430, Intek SY-5430M, Alan HM-43, Alan HP-43, Alan HP-43 PLUS and others.
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According to locals, the 43 MHz band is still used (as of late 2019) for voice communications as well as data/telemetry systems.
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See below for a SDR waterfall screengrab showing activity on the Italian 43 MHz CB band:
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBTz1_YeUTg]
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Revision as of 15:20, 19 November 2019

VHF low band 43 MHz VHF "43 MHz CB" allocation allowed in Italy only. 24 channels. Similar to CB, JAKT Radio 31MHz in Sweden and other VHF/UHF services such as FRS, GMRS, MURS, Freenet, etc.

5 watts maximum power limit, no limits on antenna height or gain. FM mode only. Each channel has a "recommended use" - 12.5 kHz steps 43.3000 MHz to 43.5875 MHz.

Many radios sold for this band can be easily modified for "export" use - which expands frequency coverage to 42.3000 MHz to 45.0875 MHz and increases transmit power from 5w to 20w or 25w. Apparently their use is quite popular in Ukraine and elsewhere. Examples of these radios include the Dragon MX-430, Dragon SY-5430, Intek K-43, Intek SY-343, Intek SY-90, Intek SY-5430, Intek SY-5430M, Alan HM-43, Alan HP-43, Alan HP-43 PLUS and others.

According to locals, the 43 MHz band is still used (as of late 2019) for voice communications as well as data/telemetry systems.

See below for a SDR waterfall screengrab showing activity on the Italian 43 MHz CB band:

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Ch Freq MHz - Use -
1 43.3000 MHz Rescue, Road/Traffic Control, Forestry, Hunting, Fishing, Security
2 43.3125 MHz Rescue, Road/Traffic Control, Forestry, Hunting, Fishing, Security
3 43.3250 MHz Rescue, Road/Traffic Control, Forestry, Hunting, Fishing, Security
4 43.3375 MHz Rescue, Road/Traffic Control, Forestry, Hunting, Fishing, Security
5 43.3500 MHz Rescue, Road/Traffic Control, Forestry, Hunting, Fishing, Security
6 43.3625 MHz Rescue, Road/Traffic Control, Forestry, Hunting, Fishing, Security
7 43.3750 MHz Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural
8 43.3875 MHz Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural
9 43.4000 MHz Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural
10 43.4125 MHz Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural
11 43.4250 MHz Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural
12 43.4375 MHz Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural
13 43.4500 MHz For safety of life at sea, Marine Use (Ship-to-Ship/Ship-to-Shore), Marinas and Harbors
14 43.4625 MHz For safety of life at sea, Marine Use (Ship-to-Ship/Ship-to-Shore), Marinas and Harbors
15 43.4750 MHz For safety of life at sea, Marine Use (Ship-to-Ship/Ship-to-Shore), Marinas and Harbors
16 43.4875 MHz For safety of life at sea, Marine Use (Ship-to-Ship/Ship-to-Shore), Marinas and Harbors
17 43.5000 MHz To aid in the administration of sports and other competitive activities
18 43.5125 MHz To aid in the administration of sports and other competitive activities
19 43.5250 MHz To aid in the administration of sports and other competitive activities
20 43.5375 MHz To aid in the administration of sports and other competitive activities
21 43.5500 MHz For use by health professionals, doctors, hospitals, and activities related to them.
22 43.5625 MHz For use by health professionals, doctors, hospitals, and activities related to them.
23 43.5750 MHz For use by health professionals, doctors, hospitals, and activities related to them.
24 43.5875 MHz For use by health professionals, doctors, hospitals, and activities related to them.



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