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Ham Radio US Band Plan on Windows Pc

Developed By: Karson Odette

License: Free

Rating: 4,1/5 - 460 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.34
Size 12 MB
Release Date December 12, 25
Category Books & Reference Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (3)]

What's New:
v2.8 - 2026-07-21- Fixed Google Maps integrationv2.7 - 2026-06-27- Crash fixv2.6 - 2026-05-23- Crash fixv2.4 - 2026-04-25- Added restriction maps for 33cm and... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Whether you’re operating during ARRL Field Day, chasing contacts for POTA, calling CQ in your ham shack, or just checking FCC rules on the go, this app gives you a complete and eas... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Ham Radio US Band Plan and install on Windows PC. Ham Radio US Band Plan is free Books & Reference app, developed by Karson Odette. Latest version of Ham Radio US Band Plan is 1.34, was released on 2025-12-12 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of Ham Radio US Band Plan is 4,1. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 460 users, 344 users had rated it 5*, 96 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Ham Radio US Band Plan on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Ham Radio US Band Plan on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Ham Radio US Band Plan on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Ham Radio US Band Plan using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Ham Radio US Band Plan" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Ham Radio US Band Plan on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Ham Radio US Band Plan" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Whether you’re operating during ARRL Field Day, chasing contacts for POTA, calling CQ in your ham shack, or just checking FCC rules on the go, this app gives you a complete and easy-to-use reference to the official US ham radio bands.

Designed with clarity and speed in mind, this mobile bandplan fieldguide is built for hams of all license classes—Technician, General, and Extra. It’s more than just a chart: it’s a visual and functional tool that helps you understand your operating privileges based on your class and location (ITU Region 2 – United States). Many of the band specific part 97 rules are included.

🎯 Why Choose This App?
• Great for everyday operators and weekend contesters alike
• Keeps you compliant with FCC laws and frequency rules
• Useful during emergency communications, ARRL events, and field operations
• Perfect for learning band privileges, if you’re studying for your Technician or General license
* Great if you are into Short Wave Listening, SWL

🔑 Features for Every Ham Operator:
• Instant reference to the US ham radio band plan – Quickly see what frequencies you can use, sorted by license class
• Graphical band charts – Visual layouts of each amateur radio band make it easy to find your segment and understand frequency allocations
• Current band and RF conditions - Tables and LUF and MUF maps
• License-based band plans – Tailored displays for Technician, General, and Extra licensees or any of the legacy license classes (Novice and Advanced)
• ARRL Gentleman’s Agreements – Includes voluntary usage suggestions adopted by the ARRL to promote smooth operation
• Support for seasonal contests – Great for Field Day or Parks on the Air, POTA, when you need fast access to band data to know where you are allowed to operate in a congested band.
• US callsign lookup – Quickly identify hams by their callsign using the built-in lookup using our callsign database.
• Includes additional radio services – View allocated bands and channels for non-ham services like:
 • CB (Citizens Band Radio)
 • FRS (Family Radio Service)
 • GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)
 • Maritime Radiofacsimile broadcasts
 • MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service)
 • NOAA Weather Radio
 • NIST Time & Frequency signals
 • USAF Messages (HFGCS)
• Offline use – Designed to work even in remote locations with no cell service

📬 Feedback Welcome
This app is built by a fellow ham who cares deeply about utility and accuracy. If you have a feature suggestion, see something off, or just want to say thanks, feel free to email me or leave a review. Your input helps improve the experience for every ham out there.
v2.8 - 2026-07-21
- Fixed Google Maps integration

v2.7 - 2026-06-27
- Crash fix

v2.6 - 2026-05-23
- Crash fix

v2.4 - 2026-04-25
- Added restriction maps for 33cm and 70cm
- Better tablet support
- Regulation correction thanks to WE3ST
- Added iOS support

v1.39 - 2026-02-15
- Channels now alternate between carrier and center frequency (configurable)
- Fixed textual description of 60m for the visually impaired

v1.38 - 2026-02-13
- Added expanded 60m band
- Added prosign formatting
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.