Band Size and Type List

This list includes all records computerized by the BBL. Many old bands had numbers that do not fit current practice. The data in this file reflects what we believe to be the correct size/type for these early bands. This data was revised on October 4, 2000.

"UK" means the band type is unknown; these prefixes are very old. "EX" indicates experimental band sizes that were not maintained. "NEW addr" indicates bands with the Laurel MD 20708 address. "Toll-free" bands have the 1-800-327-BAND telephone number stamped on the band. "No addr" indicates bands with only NBS-USA stamped on the bands.

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Prefixes in straight numeric order, not by band size:

Prefix 0000-0200
Prefix 0201-0400
Prefix 0401-0600
Prefix 0601-0800
Prefix 0801-1000
Prefix 1001-1200
Prefix 1201-1500
Prefix 1501-1800
Prefix 1801-9999

Prefizes in band size order:

Band Sizes X, 0A, 0
Band Sizes 1C, 1, 1B, 1P, 1A
Band Sizes 2, 3, 3B, 3A
Band Sizes 4, 4A, 5, 5R, 6, 6M
Band Sizes 7, 7A, 7B, 7D
Band Sizes 8, 8A, 9, 9C, Experimental and Unknown

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