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E2A09
What do the terms “L band” and “S band” specify?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. The 23- and 13-centimeter bands
L band covers the 23-centimeter amateur band (about 1.2 GHz) and S band covers the 13-centimeter band (about 2.4 GHz). These are microwave bands, not 2 meters or 70 cm.
Tip: L = 23 cm, S = 13 cm.