G1E06: ITU regions: The frequency allocations of which ITU

Q: The frequency allocations of which ITU region apply to radio amateurs operating in North and South America?

The correct answer is C: Region 2. The correct answer is C: Region 2. The frequency allocations of ITU Region 2 apply to radio amateurs operating in North and South America. ITU divides the world into three regions, and Region 2 covers the Americas. For amateur radio operators in North and South America, Region 2 allocations determine what frequencies are available. Understanding this helps when planning operations and understanding why allocations differ from other parts of the world.

Updated: Dec 9, 2025 | Source: 2023-2027 Question Pool | Topic: G1E

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The frequency allocations of which ITU region apply to radio amateurs operating in North and South America?

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The correct answer is C: Region 2. The frequency allocations of ITU Region 2 apply to radio amateurs operating in North and South America. ITU divides the world into three regions, and Region 2 covers the Americas. For amateur radio operators in North and South America, Region 2 allocations determine what frequencies are available. Understanding this helps when planning operations and understanding why allocations differ from other parts of the world.

Why Other Answers Are Wrong

Option A (Region 4): Incorrect. There is no ITU Region 4 - ITU has only three regions (1, 2, and 3). Region 4 doesn't exist. Option B (Region 3): Incorrect. Region 3 covers Asia and the Pacific, not the Americas. North and South America are in Region 2. Option D (Region 1): Incorrect. Region 1 covers Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia, not the Americas. The Americas are in Region 2.

Exam Tip

North/South America = ITU Region 2. Think 'A'mericas = 'R'egion '2'. ITU Region 2 covers North and South America. Region 1 is Europe/Africa, Region 3 is Asia/Pacific. Not Region 4 (doesn't exist).

Memory Aid

North/South America = ITU Region 2. Think 'A'mericas = 'R'egion '2'. ITU Region 2 covers North and South America. Determines frequency allocations for amateur radio in the Americas.

Real-World Example

You operate in the United States (North America). Your frequency allocations are determined by ITU Region 2, which covers the Americas. This is why US allocations differ from European (Region 1) or Asian (Region 3) allocations. Region 2 allocations apply throughout North and South America.

Source & Coverage

Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool

Subelement: G1E

Reference: 2023-2027 Question Pool · G1 - Commission's Rules

Key Concepts

ITU regions Region 2 Frequency allocations Americas

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