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What does 73 mean? Or QRZ? How do I say my name using the phonetic alphabet? Some common codes and abbreviations used by ham radio operators are:
| QSL | Acknowledge receipt |
| QNI | Join the net |
| 73 | Best wishes |
| QRL | Busy |
| K | Go ahead |
| QSP | Relay message |
| 88 | Hugs and kisses |
| QSB | Signals fading |
| AS | Standby |
| QRZ | Who calls |
| XCVR | Transceiver |
| QRK | Signal readability |
| R | Roger |
| CL | Leaving the air |
| QRA | Station name |
| QUF | Distress signal |
| CQ | Calling any station |
| EME | Moonbounce (Earth-Moon-Earth) |
| Zulu | Coordinated universal time |
| S/N | Signal to noise ratio |
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A ham radio license is easy to get. You will take a multiple-choice test. You can get the Question Pool for the test you wish to take from the ARRL. A score of 74% is needed to pass.
The equipment used by amateur radio operators includes a transceiver and an antenna. Other equipment you can add to your station setup:
Educate yourself about space weather and the impact it has on the amateur radio world.
There are many online resources available to help you with your own amateur radio skills. Here are some useful sites: