At just above the AM Broadcast band, 160 meters is the lowest radio frequency band alloted for use by Amateur Radio operators. Seasoned operators refer to 160 meters as Topband, it is one of the harder to work, while the contacts made with it are farther away, thus more rewarding.
Band Plan
Below is a common band plan for 160 meters.
Sample Band Plan
| 1.800 MHz - 1.830 MHz |
CW, RTTY and other narrowband modes |
| 1.830 MHz - 1.840 MHz |
CW, RTTY and other narrowband modes, Intercontinental QSOs only |
| 1.840 MHz - 1.850 MHz |
CW, SSB, SSTV, other wideband modes, Intercontinental QSOs only |
| 1.850 MHz - 2.000 MHz |
CW, phone, SSTV and other wideband modes |