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Callsign Snarfing

It’s an FCC rule to ID yourself every ten minutes and at the end of a contact. Most hams are diligent in following this rule, but some do it in such a fast and unintelligible way, they sound like a … Continue reading

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Ham Radio Curmudgeons

I’ve only been part of the ham radio hobby for a month, but I’ve spent much of my limited free time with my HT (a Yaesu FT-60R). I’ve made a few dozen QSO’s (contacts) with my radio, and have spent … Continue reading

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