One of the things about amateur radio that non-hams find amusing is how we use our call signs to identify one another rather than our names.
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To be fair, the ARRL has a tough job because amateur radio is such an expansive hobby. There are folks who just operate CW with vintage equipment and others who are pushing the boundaries with data modes at microwave frequencies. It seems to some of us, however, that the ARRL has given ...
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WAS on 75M phone is not an easy task, given the particulars of propagation. Couple that with finding stations in all those states that have 1×2 or 2×1 callsigns that arecrazydedicated enough to stay up half the hours of the evening pursuing the prize (or enabling those that desire it...
He was still hesitant, and when he learned that Banker was Marion’s driver, Inbred her gunner, Whacker her radio operator, and Hansel her commander, he wondered who her loader was. The gang sorrowfully told him that he died in the eighties, he stayed in Germany with his family. They ...
On public demand we are now issuing special short HS call signs. These short call signs save calling time and are great for DX work and for Pileups. 1 digit suffix call signs are designed with the suffix 1-9 such as 21HS1 or 2HS2 ...
I have owned and used an FTDX3000for a number of years. The radio has great stability and sound. It has worked just fine for me. The 3000 also has a few quirks. Like most modern radios many of its features are hidden in nested menus and I sometimes get confused. So, along the way...
Moreover, public outreach and education find a stage in amateur radio. Many times, operators start projects inviting the community to learn about radio technology and the value of communication. This cultural element fosters respect of the craft of amateur radio itself as well as promotes ties bet...