Is 222 MHz really a “forgotten” frequency band?

Is 222 MHz really a “forgotten” frequency band?
Is 222 MHz really a “forgotten” frequency band?

According to this month’s ON THE AIR podcast, 222MHz is considered the “forgotten” frequency band.

A benefit to this band is that it’s relatively quiet in terms of interference. To dive deeper into 222MHz, listen to the podcast or check out ON THE AIR magazine for an article dedicated to it!

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