J Band

The J band is the range of radio frequencies from 10 GHz to 20 GHz in the electromagnetic spectrum. This is equal to wavelengths between 3 and 1.5 centimetres (1.2 and 0.59 in). The J band is in the SHF range of the radio spectrum.

The J band intersects with the X band and K band of the older classification system. The Ku band is within the J band.

in the United Kingdom, the term "J Band" is also used by the Joint Radio Company to refer to their VHF communications band at 139.5-140.5 and 148-149 MHz used by fuel and power industries.

Read more about J Band:  Infrared Astronomy, Uses

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