Author: Ralph Porter

Clear Communication Starts With Consistency In amateur radio, you’re often working with: Under these conditions, even something as simple as your call sign can be misunderstood. That’s where the phonetic alphabet comes in — a standardized system that lets us spell out words and letters clearly over the air. 🎙️ Why Hams Use a Phonetic…

Radio’s Original Shorthand, Still Going Strong Ham radio is full of tradition — but few tools have stood the test of time like Q codes. These simple three-letter codes, all starting with “Q”, were developed in the early 1900s as a way to communicate clearly, efficiently, and across language barriers. They’re short, they’re universal, and…