Spread the love Numbered messages have been established for some of the more common texts sent during emergencies and holiday seasons. When this common text can be used, an ARL NUMBER is substituted for the text and sent. The delivering station reads the actual text to the address, not the ARL NUMBER. The letters ARL are…
Spread the love Standard ITU Phonetics The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet is generally understood by hams in all countries. It is used when signing your call or passing information that must be spelled out. For example, BM7AAL should sign Bravo Mike Seven Alfa Alfa Lima. A – Alfa B – Bravo C – Charlie…
Spread the love QRA What is the name of your station? QRB How far approximately are you from my station? QRC By what enterprise are the accounts for charges for your station settled? QRD Where are you bound for and where are you from? QRE What is your estimated time of arrival at … (over…
Spread the love I found this out on the internet. There was no copyright I could find so I added an attribution to it and if there is a copyright issue we will take care of it. Enjoy Are You a Real Ham? March 11th, 2012 | Author: Ron K5HM One night I am tuning around…
Spread the love By George Christakes, K9MDE Contributed by Michael D. Bolton N5RLR A SIMPLE GROUNDPLANE ANTENNA For VHF and/or UHF, a groundplane antenna capable of handling a full kilowatt can be constructed inexpensively using stiff wire or 3/32″ (2.38mm) brazing rod. The secret lies in the use of the familiar SO-239 coaxial chassis connector. As…
