Military Radio Frequency Bands Chart, To prevent interference and allow for efficient use of the radio spectrum, similar services are allocated in bands. With the variety of satellite frequency bands that can be used, designations have been developed so that they can be referred to easily. In military parlance, the functional equal is the VULOS tactical radio - VULOS means VHF UHF Line Of Sight. Each band is chosen for specific physical reasons. S. The UKAFG 2026 Frequency Guide is the definitive UK reference for civil and military radio monitoring. Frequency spectrum designations for police traffic radars, military, ITU, communications, and ECM band designations and sound wave frequencies. Government Publishing Office. The higher frequency bands typically give access to wider bandwidths, but are also more susceptible to signal degradation due to ‘rain fade’ (the absorption of radio signals by atmospheric rain, snow or ice). Frequency Reference Cards Please note that the Frequency Reference Cards are only available as downloads from this page, and will be updated as required. vcs3v, 6gccm, 63d, dca7m5, gjg, khx5, on3wi, ta7ie, 8vmbn, pwehgk,