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Understanding Radar Frequency Bands and Applications

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This page provides an overview of radar frequency bands. Common radar bands include H, VHF, UHF, L-Band, S-Band, C-Band, X-Band, Ku-Band, K-Band, and Ka-Band.

The applications and frequency ranges of these radar bands are detailed in the table below.

Radar Bands and Their Applications

Radar BandFrequency RangeApplication specific to radar
HF3-30MHzOver-the-Horizon (OTH) Surveillance
VHF30-300MHzLong-range surveillance
UHF300-1000MHz-As Above-
L-band1-2GHz-As Above-
S-Band2-4GHzModerate Range Surveillance
C-Band4-8GHzLong Range Tracking
X-Band8-12GHzShort Range Tracking
Ku-Band12-18GHzHigh resolution mapping
K-Band18-27GHzPolice and Traffic radar
Ka-Band27-40GHzPolice and High Resolution Mapping