Ham Radio Codes Deciphered - The Hidden Meaning Of Ham Radio Jargon PT 2 | K6UDA RADIO

Wanna know what that ham radio term really means? Have you ever listened to hams talking on the radio and scratched your head thinking what does that mean? Why do they say that? ... I'm going to unravel the meaning of ham radio jargon or "hamspeak". You'll hear lots of these sometimes cryptic codes or acronyms thrown out over the airwaves and even in person at gatherings of hams. There's a whole language of ham radio and its part of learning ham radio. Consider this " the other ham radio tutorial part 2 ".

[MarkBaldridge]

I really appreciate some of the old CW abbreviations. Legend has it that back when wireless telegraphy was first installed (think Marconi/Titanic days) on ships and land, young guys (almost boys) jumped at the opportunity to learn CW, and then travel the world on ships and communicate across oceans. They would frequently relay messages for upper class individuals, thus they got the impression that they were pretty important. They started using aristocratic sounding British phrases like "fine business" and "good day, old man". Even CQ is an abbreviation for the french phrase "c'est qui?" which tranlates "who is it?". IMHO, the abbreviations FB, OM, CQ, etc. all are profoundly indicative of the colorful history of wireless. 73 KC9DZT

[joelgouvion]

Love the change of scenery. Feels like following around an Elmer all day and listening to him talk lol

[towdogg]

Bob, Thank you so much for the video! This is a great introduction to new hams to some of the slang that's used throughout the hobby.

73's

I'll be calling for you on Field Day!

[dcsubie]

I just passed the test and waiting on my callsign but wanted to know what would be a good dual-band mobile radio that's around 200 all in, or where to get a used one? And do you have a video on how to make a dual-band antenna for a base station?

[brianogram]

Great stuff Bob. Can you maybe do a video on your hex beam setup? I'm really interested to see what pole system you're using and how you have it guyed. Thanks! //K6OGR

[TheFalconJetDriver]

Hi Bob,
But no hi hi!
I turned 62 years of age yesterday I am just young kid, I first earned my Ham ticket as a novice at age 12 in the Boy Scouts,
That ticket expired and I had other interest. In1991 I earned the Tech due to location ( no Antenna natzi rules) I lost interest again.
I kept my ticket active. Just a few weeks ago I became a little more interested however I forgot a lot of the rules Q code of the Ham world.
Your video was a very good refresher on the Q codes I had forgotten about.
N2ZAD

[Social_Infidel]

He could always deliver pizzas on that bike of his and maybe get enough to pay for that expensive California gas. Other than that he makes enjoyable and informative videos for us ham newbies. Thanks K6UDA!

[jeffbecker]

@7:00 - Zed's dead, baby. Zed's dead.

[BubbaWarbucks]

10, 000 subscribers, but no monetization, that's weird.

[DanStarktheReal]

Good Explanations, although, I've seen a Squirrel jump around less than this. =P

[russellbrander]

Enlightening video...keep up the good work. Newbie KN4TOX.

[kgubb]

Did you actually say $50 or did you mean $15 dollars for the 3/4" valve? Hopefully I misheard that one.
73s
-David KG5UBB

[allanmccullough]

73 is Best regards so that makes 73's Best "regards's", which isn't a word.

[hondaridgelineenduser]

I'm posting this on minds dot com

[jimpiper]

Zed pronunciation for "Z" common in Europe, too.

[colincolin]

Where have you been.? I thought you ran out of ideas

[MinuteFlipDoc]

Nice video bob! wear gloves when riding! ;-)