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Amateur (Ham) Radio Jargon

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Amateur Radio & DX : Amateur (Ham) Radio Jargon

Introduction:
"Like most endeavours, amateur (ham) radio has its jargon. Have fun matching the buzzwords and abbreviations with their true meanings."


1. When radio amateurs are trying to solicit a new contact, what two-letter phrase do they use?
    CX
    CQ
    WX
    DE


2. In amateur radio parlance, what does the two-letter phrase "DX" stand for?
    disconnection
    destination
    distance
    dial


3. When radio amateurs discuss a "Yagi", what are they talking about?
    antenna
    tower
    radio
    cable


4. What do radio amateurs mean by a "silent key"?
    a non-functioning radio
    a deceased radio amateur
    a small radio accessory
    an amplifier without a fan


5. Operating your radio "barefoot" means to operate it...?
    without an amplifier
    in your pajamas
    with the volume turned down
    with a small antenna


6. What organization is the ultimate authority for radio amateurs in the United States?
    FCC
    DOT
    ARRL
    FBI


7. What does "73" mean in radio lingo?
    Best regards
    Goodbye
    Good luck
    Hugs and kisses


8. What is a "radio contest"?
    a raffle
    an operating event
    a disagreement
    a party


9. What is a "lid" in ham radio lingo?
    a poor operator
    an unlicensed operator
    a loud signal
    a kind of book


10. Which best matches what the term "QSL" means in ham radio talk?
    a two-way contact
    your location
    a card confirming a contact
    to operate with an amplifier


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