Yep, the bottom is reserved for other modes.  I don't remember where the 
satellite inputs are, but FM is traditionally run on the upper part of the 
band, just as the bottom quarter of the 144MHz band is reserved for other 
modes i.e. CW, weak-signal and SSB.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dshawn Pearson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:52 PM
Subject: 70 cm band question


> This may be "off-topic", but it's my understanding that the 70 cm band =
> plan for the U.S covers 420-450 Mhz yet, many so-called dual band =
> transceivers(Kenwood tmv-71a, Icom Ic-2820h) begin their tx coverage of =
> the 70 cm band at 430 Mhz.  Is there a reason for this apparent loss of =
> 10 mhz of this band?
>
> 73,
>
>
>
> David S. Pearson-wa4dsp