The formal designation of which frequency bands are to be used primarily for broadcasting services can be found on the Federal Register of Legislation at Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designated Primarily for Broadcasting Purposes) Notice 2014.
In the below table each frequency band includes the higher number but not the lower number.
Broadcasting services bands
| Type of service | Band |
|---|---|
| AM radio | 526.5 to 1606.5kHz |
| FM radio | 87.5 to 108MHz |
| VHF television channel 0 | 45 to 52MHz |
| VHF television channels 1 and 2 | 56 to 70MHz |
| VHF television channel 3 | 85 to 92MHz |
| VHF television channels 4 and 5 | 94 to 108MHz |
| VHF television channel 5A | 137 to 144MHz |
| VHF television channels 6 to 12 | 174 to 230MHz |
| UHF television channels 27 to 51 | 520 to 694MHz |