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ham band

ham band noun: a specific range of radio frequencies legally allocated by international and national governments for licensed amateur radio operators to communication; see ham radio.

Noun

ham band (plural ham bands)

  1. A specific range of radio frequencies legally allocated by international and national governments for licensed amateur radio operators to communication; see ham radio.

Forms of ham band

pluralham bands

Origin of ham band

ham + band; ham being a pejorative slang term used by professional operators refer to amateurs (e.g. "ham-fisted"); band from radio band.

Questions about ham band

What does ham band mean?
Ham band means a specific range of radio frequencies legally allocated by international and national governments for licensed amateur radio operators to communication; see ham radio.
What part of speech is ham band?
Ham band is a noun.
What is the plural of ham band?
The plural of ham band is ham bands.

Words near ham band in the dictionary

  1. ham
  2. ham and beef shop
  3. ham and beef shops
  4. ham and eggs
  5. Ham and Stone
  6. ham band
  7. ham barbecue
  8. ham barbecues
  9. ham chin peng
  10. ham e-mail
  11. ham exam

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