Home » Frequencies » 2 A new amateur radio operator is permitted to:   a.   operate on all amateur bands other than VHF at least weekly using a computer for log-keeping   b.   operate only on specified amateur bands for 3 months logging at least 50 contacts and retaining the log book for at least one year for possible official inspection   c.   operate only on one fixed frequency in the amateur bands between 5 and 25 MHz for 6 months and then present the log book for official inspection   d.   operate on amateur bands between 5 and 25 MHz as and when the operator chooses