RFUnderstanding 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 Band | Frequency Range | Application specific to radar |
|---|---|---|
| HF | 3-30MHz | Over-the-Horizon (OTH) Surveillance |
| VHF | 30-300MHz | Long-range surveillance |
| UHF | 300-1000MHz | -As Above- |
| L-band | 1-2GHz | -As Above- |
| S-Band | 2-4GHz | Moderate Range Surveillance |
| C-Band | 4-8GHz | Long Range Tracking |
| X-Band | 8-12GHz | Short Range Tracking |
| Ku-Band | 12-18GHz | High resolution mapping |
| K-Band | 18-27GHz | Police and Traffic radar |
| Ka-Band | 27-40GHz | Police and High Resolution Mapping |
