Category: General Information
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Packet Radio
Packet Radio: The Internet Before the Internet, for Ham Operators Before the ubiquitous reach of the internet, long before Wi-Fi and fiber optics, a dedicated group of amateur radio operators were already transmitting digital data across vast distances. They were using packet radio, a fascinating and still-relevant facet of ham radio that essentially created a…
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Morse Code
📻 Dit-Dah Delight: Why Morse Code Still Matters in the Digital Age 💡 In a world buzzing with 5G, instant video calls, and lightning-fast fiber optics, the idea of communicating with simple dots (dits) and dashes (dahs) might sound like something straight out of a history book. And while Morse Code is certainly historical, dating…
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🔡 The Ham Radio Phonetic Alphabet
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…