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KJ7RRV: /* What does "73" mean? */

2023-12-15T19:59:16Z

What does "73" mean?

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	=== What does "73" mean? ===		=== What does "73" mean? ===

	"73" is a "code word" that means "best regards". It originated with [[CW]] (Morse code) radio operators, who seek to abbreviate as much as possible because Morse code is much slower than speech, but is also very commonly used on ~~voice~~ radio modes.		"73" is a "code word" that means "best regards". It originated with [[CW]] (Morse code) radio operators, who seek to abbreviate as much as possible because Morse code is much slower than speech, but is also very commonly used on [[phone]] and [[digital]] radio modes.

	=== Why do hams have so many antennas? ===		=== Why do hams have so many antennas? ===

KJ7RRV at 01:45, 26 November 2023

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	"Ham" is not an acronym or proper noun; it is capitalized as a regular word. If it appears at the beginning of a sentence, it should be capitalized, but otherwise it should be lowercase. Basically, capitalize "ham radio" if you would capitalize "amateur radio" in the same context.		"Ham" is not an acronym or proper noun; it is capitalized as a regular word. If it appears at the beginning of a sentence, it should be capitalized, but otherwise it should be lowercase. Basically, capitalize "ham radio" if you would capitalize "amateur radio" in the same context.

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KJ7RRV: /* Is it "ham radio," "Ham radio," or "HAM radio"? */

2023-08-27T22:05:53Z

Is it "ham radio," "Ham radio," or "HAM radio"?

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	=== Is it "ham radio," "Ham radio," or "HAM radio"? ===		=== Is it "ham radio," "Ham radio," or "HAM radio"? ===

	"Ham" is not an acronym or proper noun~~. It~~ is capitalized as a regular word; If it appears at the beginning of a sentence, it should be capitalized, but otherwise it should be lowercase. Basically, capitalize "ham radio" if you would capitalize "~~broadcast~~ radio" in the same context.		"Ham" is not an acronym or proper noun; it is capitalized as a regular word. If it appears at the beginning of a sentence, it should be capitalized, but otherwise it should be lowercase. Basically, capitalize "ham radio" if you would capitalize "amateur radio" in the same context.

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	=== Why do hams have so many antennas? ===		=== Why do hams have so many antennas? ===

	Different [[band]]s require different [[antenna]]s to avoid high [[SWR]]. For example, an antenna that works very well for making worldwide contacts on [[HF]] will probably be useless for checking into local [[nets]] using [[repeater]]s on [[VHF]].		Different [[Glossary#band\|band]]s require different [[antenna]]s to avoid high [[SWR]]. For example, an antenna that works very well for making worldwide contacts on [[HF]] will probably be useless for checking into local [[nets]] using [[repeater]]s on [[VHF]].

	Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.		Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.

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KJ7RRV: /* What do phrases such as "five by nine" mean? */

2023-06-12T00:24:32Z

What do phrases such as "five by nine" mean?

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	=== What do phrases such as "five by nine" mean? ===		=== What do phrases such as "five by nine" mean? ===

	These are [[R-S ~~Signal Report~~]]s. The two numbers represent readability and signal strength.		These are [[R-S signal report]]s. The two numbers represent readability and signal strength.

	=== What does "73" mean? ===		=== What does "73" mean? ===

KJ7RRV at 00:23, 12 June 2023

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	== Questions ==		== Questions ==

	=== What do phrases such as "five by nine" mean? ===		=== What do phrases such as "five by nine" mean? ===

	These are [[R-S Signal Report]]s. The two numbers represent readability and signal strength.		These are [[R-S Signal Report]]s. The two numbers represent readability and signal strength.

	=== What does "73" mean? ===		=== What does "73" mean? ===

	"73" is a "code word" that means "best regards". It originated with [[CW]] (Morse code) radio operators, who seek to abbreviate as much as possible because Morse code is much slower than speech, but is also very commonly used on voice radio modes.		"73" is a "code word" that means "best regards". It originated with [[CW]] (Morse code) radio operators, who seek to abbreviate as much as possible because Morse code is much slower than speech, but is also very commonly used on voice radio modes.

	=== Why do hams have so many antennas? ===		=== Why do hams have so many antennas? ===

	Different [[band]]s require different [[antenna]]s to avoid high [[SWR]]. For example, an antenna that works very well for making worldwide contacts on [[HF]] will probably be useless for checking into local [[nets]] using [[repeater]]s on [[VHF]].		Different [[band]]s require different [[antenna]]s to avoid high [[SWR]]. For example, an antenna that works very well for making worldwide contacts on [[HF]] will probably be useless for checking into local [[nets]] using [[repeater]]s on [[VHF]].

	Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.		Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.

			=== Is it "ham radio," "Ham radio," or "HAM radio"? ===

			"Ham" is not an acronym or proper noun. It is capitalized as a regular word; If it appears at the beginning of a sentence, it should be capitalized, but otherwise it should be lowercase. Basically, capitalize "ham radio" if you would capitalize "broadcast radio" in the same context.

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	[[Category:Training]]		[[Category:Training]]

KJ7RRV: /* Why do hams have so many antennas? */

2023-05-09T02:14:20Z

Why do hams have so many antennas?

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	=== Why do hams have so many antennas? ===		=== Why do hams have so many antennas? ===
	Different [[band]]s require different [[antenna]]s. For example, an antenna that works very well for making worldwide contacts on [[HF]] will probably be useless for checking into local [[nets]] using [[repeater]]s on [[VHF]].		Different [[band]]s require different [[antenna]]s to avoid high [[SWR]]. For example, an antenna that works very well for making worldwide contacts on [[HF]] will probably be useless for checking into local [[nets]] using [[repeater]]s on [[VHF]].

	Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.		Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.

KJ7RRV at 18:50, 27 February 2023

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	This is a list of '''frequently asked questions'''.		This is a list of '''frequently asked questions'''. If you don't find what you're looking for here, try the search box above; also check the [[glossary]]. If you have any more questions, please email [mailto:sam@kj7rrv.com sam@kj7rrv.com].

	If you have any more questions, please email [mailto:sam@kj7rrv.com sam@kj7rrv.com].

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	Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.		Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.
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	[[Category:Training]]		[[Category:Training]]

KJ7RRV: /* Why do hams have so many antennas? */

2022-10-03T02:22:54Z

Why do hams have so many antennas?

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	Different [[band]]s require different [[antenna]]s. For example, an antenna that works very well for making worldwide contacts on [[HF]] will probably be useless for checking into local [[nets]] using [[repeater]]s on [[VHF]].		Different [[band]]s require different [[antenna]]s. For example, an antenna that works very well for making worldwide contacts on [[HF]] will probably be useless for checking into local [[nets]] using [[repeater]]s on [[VHF]].

	Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[~~Dipole Antenna\|~~dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions.		Also, it is sometimes useful to have multiple antennas for one band. For example, a [[dipole antenna]] does not radiate much energy off the ends of the wires; it may be useful to have two dipoles perpendicular to each other for use when talking to people in different regions. A [[beam antenna]], which works very well in one direction, will not work well when talking to several people in different places.
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	[[Category:Training]]		[[Category:Training]]