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  2. Maidenhead Locator System - Wikipedia

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    The Maidenhead Locator System (a.k.a. QTH Locator and IARU Locator) is a geocode system used by amateur radio operators to succinctly describe their geographic coordinates, which replaced the deprecated QRA locator, which was limited to European contacts. [1] Its purpose is to be concise, accurate, and robust in the face of interference and ...

  3. Amateur radio licensing in the United States - Wikipedia

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    FCC amateur radio station license of Al Gross. In the United States, amateur radio licensing is governed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Licenses to operate amateur stations for personal use are granted to individuals of any age once they demonstrate an understanding of both pertinent FCC regulations and knowledge of radio station operation and safety considerations.

  4. Amateur radio frequency allocations - Wikipedia

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    The 2015 ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) approved a new worldwide frequency allocation of 5.351.5–5.366.5 MHz to the amateurs on a secondary basis. The allocation limits amateur stations to 15 watts effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP); however some locations will be permit up to 25 W EIRP.

  5. List of amateur radio organizations - Wikipedia

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    a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Austria. Bangladesh. Bangladesh Amateur Radio League. National Association of Bangladeshi Radio Amateur. Member society of IARU. Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication. Belarus. Belarusian Federation of Radioamateurs and Radiosportsmen.

  6. Amateur radio - Wikipedia

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    Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of the radio frequency spectrum for purposes of non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communications. [1] The term "amateur" is used to specify "a duly authorized person interested in radioelectric ...

  7. R-S-T system - Wikipedia

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    The R-S-T system is used by amateur radio operators, shortwave listeners, and other radio hobbyists to exchange information about the quality of a radio signal being received. The code is a three digit number, with one digit each for conveying an assessment of the signal's readability, strength, and tone. [1][2] The code was developed in 1934 ...

  8. Amateur radio operator - Wikipedia

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    About three million amateur radio operators are currently active worldwide. [1] Amateur radio operators are also known as radio amateurs or hams. The term "ham" as a nickname for amateur radio operators originated in a pejorative usage (like "ham actor") by operators in commercial and professional radio communities, and dates to wired telegraphy.

  9. QRA locator - Wikipedia

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    QRA locator. The QRA locator, also called QTH locator in some publications, is an obsolete geographic coordinate system used by amateur radio operators in Europe before the introduction of the Maidenhead Locator System. As a radio transmitter or receiver location system the QRA locator is considered defunct, but may be found in many older ...