United Kingdom (UK) Military Radio Bands III, IV and V
In the UK, Military Band III typically covers the frequency range of 225 MHz to 400 MHz. This band is primarily used for military aviation, tactical communications, and secure data links. It includes allocations for the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) and other military communications systems.
In the UK, Military Band IV typically covers the frequency range of 400 MHz to 1000 MHz. This band is used for various military applications, including:
- UHF Tactical Communications (e.g., Bowman radio system)
- Radar and Electronic Warfare
- Airborne and Ground-Based Data Links
- Navigation and Surveillance Systems
This band overlaps with some civilian and NATO allocations, particularly in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) spectrum, which is shared with emergency services, satellite communications, and aviation.
In the UK, Military Band V typically covers the frequency range of 1000 MHz (1 GHz) to 3000 MHz (3 GHz). This band is used for a variety of military applications, including:
- Advanced Tactical Communications (e.g., secure digital radio systems)
- Radar Systems (e.g., air defence, battlefield surveillance)
- Electronic Warfare (EW) (e.g., jamming and countermeasure systems)
- Satellite Communications (SATCOM) (e.g., military satellite uplinks/downlinks)
- Airborne and Naval Data Links
This band overlaps with civilian and NATO allocations, including some mobile networks, aviation, and commercial satellite services.