Regulation 46 Classes of amateur radio operators Amateur radio operators are of three classes namely(a) beginners, that is, persons authorised to operate Class "C" stations in bands 160, 80, 6 and 2 metres with the segment of the 40-metre band included between 7,150 KHz; (b) intermediate, that is, persons authorised to operate Class "B" stations in bands 160, 80, 40, 10, 6, and 2 metres with a segment in the 20 metre band included between 14,000 and 14,200 KHz and a segment in the 15-metre band included between 21,00 and 21,250 KHz; and (c) advanced, that is, persons authorised to operate Class "A" stations in all bands assigned to the operator subject to the limitations as specified by Regulations.