On 25 Apr 2017 20:24:44 GMT, Rob wrote:

I wonder, why is the "2 meter band" not called the "6 1/2 feet band"
in the USA? This alternating between meters and feet is getting a
bit funny.

Chuckle. Yeah, that's a problem. I sometimes irritate the local hams
by referring to various HF bands by the equivalent feet, yards, or
cubits. When asked which is the right way, my usual answer is when
test equipment manufacturers start labeling their equipment in units
of feet or meters, I might consider using those designations. Until
then, since most test equipment is labeled by the frequency, I'll use
Hz, KHz, MHz, GHz, etc.

Incidentally, if you need more confusion, there are the various
microwave frequency bands designed by letters, such as DBS
broadcasting is on K and Ku bands in the US. Then, there are bands
that are designated by their service type or spectrum auction block
numbers:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/auctions/default.htm?job=bandplans


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