SHF/Microwave Beacons
In addition to identifying propagation, microwave beacons are also used as signal sources to test and calibrate antennas and receivers. SHF beacons are not as common as beacons on the lower bands, and beacons above the 3 centimeters band (10 GHz) are unusual.
| Band | Beacon Sub-band (MHz) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ITU Region 1 | ITU Region 2 | ITU Region 3 | |
| 9 cm | 3,400.800-3,400.995 | 3,456.300-3,456.400 | Unknown |
| 5 cm | 5,760.800-5,760.995 | 5,760.300-5,760.400 | Unknown |
| 3 cm | 10,368.800-10,368.995 | 10,368.300-10,368.400 | Unknown |
| 1.2 cm | Beacons are rare | ||
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