This website is in place to further convey the importance of 14.300 MHz as a frequency of recognition. 14300.net fully understands that no individual or group owns or has exclusive rights to any one frequency in the Amatuer Radio bands, but as we have coordinated frequencies in the UHF/VHF bands, we believe that 14.300 MHz should be recognized, by gentlemans agreement, as a frequency to hold in high regard and avoid ragchewing, contesting and making general contacts. However, all Amateur Stations are welcome to check-in and assist with traffic at any time. 14.300 MHz can be utilized by all Amateur Stations who are licensed to transmit there. Maritime Mobile’s use it to get their position/observed weather reports posted to the internet, they also can get Offshore weather information and the latest advisories on any tropical cyclone activity from the Net Control Stations. Marine radio manfacturers are putting the word out about 14.300 MHz as a possible frequency to use in an emergency because of the help available there! Missionaries still often check-in looking for phone patches or one way telephone calls to family and friends. Amber Alert bulletins are read when they are posted by law enforcement agencies. Some stations use 14.300 MHz as a “contact” frequency. 14.300 MHz is a good place to establish contact with your station then move to another frequency that is clear! If you’ve just finished working on an antenna or rig and are looking fo a signal check, many stations will go to 14.300 MHz because they know there are many stations monitoring willing to help! Other traffic passed on 14.300 MHz range from handling medical emergencies in remote locations to handling health and welfare traffic in and out of areas struck by natural disasters.

As you can see, keeping 14.300 MHz as clear as possible can benefit us all!