FG>   Actually, `band' in this context is a range of frequencies that can 
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  >anything the user wants it to mean. I've seen advertising that (without
  >attempting to identify the users of said bands) described scanners as
  >something like; `Covers 25-50 mhz, 50-54, 54-88, 88-108,
  >108-136, 136-144, 144-148, 148-174, 174-225, 225-400, 400-450, 450-470,
  >470-512, for a total of 13 bands!!'
The bands you describe are frequencies that have been specifically set 
aside for certain and specific radio services by the FCC.  Your 
assumption that "band" can mean anything the user wants it to mean 
ignores the fact that these "bands" have been formally established and
given upper and lower limits.
Charles
 * 1st 2.00 * No one watches until you make a mistake.
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