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License codes ( not to be confused with Morse), such things as call letter- which are all in alphanumeric form- like commercial stations- WBAI-99.5 FM ( actually that"s a non-com or Underground station but illustrates the point. Hams used to make up trick verbal codes such as (I"m pulling this out of a hat- say it is Radio 0844 PSG- well this might be talked out as O 8 4 4 Pea Soup George. This was part of the fun, as while amateurs had to use the frequencies assigned (like phone numbers)- there was some latitude for things like Pea Soup George. ( promininent actor Andy Devine was a one-time Amateur operator and he used the call signs- number first ( I don"t know the number) but Red Eyed Rooster- for the cipher RER. Incidentally musical jingles- anything like ( Ringtones) are and were de-factoi forbidden- as all music transmission on Ham wavelengths is ILLegal. -and this is a stock question on FCC exams.
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What does an amateur radio operator mean when he says X-Y-L?
It is used in ham radio terms as a term for the wife of the ham operator.
What does impedance in ham radio mean?
Impedance is not unique to ham radio and applies to all electronics. Impedance is a property of electrical circuits that can impede the current from flowing.
Does ham mean village?
You are thinking of a "hamlet" which does mean a small village. But the word "ham" often refers to a food that comes from a pig; or it can be a slang word that means a person who is a show-off and acts in a conceited way; or it can refer to somebody who is involved in the hobby of amateur radio-- such a person is called a "ham radio operator."
Can I have a ham radio antenna in Las Cruces NM?
You may have a Ham radio antenna anywhere in the US, unless there are restrictions as to its placement, such as in a condo or apartment. If you meant a Ham radio transmitter, then you must have a Ham license to operate it.
Origin of the word ham in ham radio?
Amateur radio, often called ham radio, is both a hobby and a service in which participants, called "hams," use various types of radio communications equipment to communicate with other radio amateurs for public service, recreation and self-training. But we still don't know the origin of the word HAM.
Haitian family of 3 electrocuted on rooftop putting up ham radio antenna?
Bad ham radio. Bad !
What is the full form of ham radio?
HAM stands for Help All Mankind .answer 2 Nice try, but no cigar!Ham is a derivative of amateur, in the same sense as on the stage.Amateur Radio.
What are the features of ham radio?
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What are the release dates for Ham Nation - 2011 Interest Your Wife in Ham Radio 3-80?
Ham Nation - 2011 Interest Your Wife in Ham Radio 3-80 was released on: USA: 10 January 2013
What is club ham radio operator?
There are many ham radio clubs around the world. When you become a member of a local ham club, you would be considered a club ham radio operator. There are clubs that have a repeater that they own and/or maintain. The club would have it's own call sign with the repeater.
What does 9 mean in ham radio terms?
In ham radio terms, "9" typically refers to the signal report system used in amateur radio communications. It specifically denotes the strength of the received signal, where higher numbers indicate stronger signals. For example, a signal report of "59" means the signal is loud and clear, with "5" indicating signal strength and "9" indicating excellent clarity. This system helps operators quickly assess communication quality.
What is N4AC?
It is an amateur radio {ham radio} callsign issued by the FCC.
