Minors can set up, use, and operate amateur radio stations within the 30-3000 MHz amateur band, with a maximum transmit power of no more than 25 W.
Shortwave: 3-30 MHz frequency band
Legally, minors can only be assigned frequencies in the following amateur bands: 50-54 MHz, 144-146/146-148 MHz, 430-440 MHz, 1200 MHz, and 2400 MHz.
Amateur radio stations with a maximum transmission power of no more than 25W.