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# you're telling me a Ham Fisted this Metaphor?
- hamstudy.org
- FRN: 0036253789
- callsign format
- standard 2x3
- KA4\*\*\*
- vanity 1x3
K4\*\*\*
- potential callsigns?
- KM1RA\*
- K4RIM
- KM4IRA
- KA4RIM
- W4RIM
- N4RIM
- N4YAN
- N4YAA
- W4HYY
- N4NII
- K4PPA
- W4STE
- K4FKA
- N4BLA
- W4RPS
- W4RNS
- W4RDS
- W4RES
# Section 1
# T0
- Bonding ground rods is a good idea so that you can parallelize grounding
- allowable RF density scales inversely to duty cycle
# T1
- ARS can only transmit music if it's from a space station
- you can never intentionally transmit music
- if a non-licensed person is talking to a foreign station, the US needs to have an agreement with that country
- For stuff above HF, max power is 1500W
# T2
- CQ is a call to any station (`@anyone`)
- `CQ CQ CQ <callsign>` on Lower HF bands
- `CQ <callsign>` on VHF/UHF/Repeater
- QSY is change frequency
- +/- 5MHz is a common freq offset for repeaters in 70cm band
# T4
- Electronic Keyer helps with morse code
- Tuning an FM receiver off frequency causes distortion
# T3
- UHF Signals are not propagated by ionosphere
- Only way to identify amateur bands is wavelength
- Sporadic E is weird refraction of signals through layer E of ionosphere
# T6
- Single pole means one set of contacts
- Single Throw means one choice per set of contacts
# T7
- Make sure circuit is off when using ohmmeter
# T8
- DMR (Digital Mobile Radio) uses TDM to put two signals on same repeater
- CW is morse code, needs very little bandwidth
# T9
- A 5/8 wavelength antenna has more gain than a 1/4 wavelength
- bigger fraction means lower angle and higher gain
- lower angle always better