Here is a list of common words and sayings used in ham radio. 73 - Good-bye Amateur TV - A way of broadcasting TV over amateur radio ARRL - The national association for amateur radioATV - See amateur TV Clear - Done talkingNCS - See net control station QSL card - A card sent from one person to another that certifies a contact.Net - An organized meeting on the radio. No one is allowed to talk on the net unless net control says they can, like when it is time for check-ins. Net control station - The person in charge of a net PTT button/switch - The button/switch you hold down when you talk. PTT stands for Push to Talk QSY - Switching frequencies Repeater - A special radio that takes a week signal and repeats it with more power. Simplex - Talking without a repeater Squelch - The setting on a radio that minimizes unwanted sound.Transmitter Power - How much power your radio has. This affects how far your signals go. UTC time - A universal time (no time zones) More words to come! |