Learn Ham Radio Slang and Jargon With This FREE Guide!

73 OM? QRM? DX? What do these words mean!!

In this video professor Jim N4BFR breaks down all the ham radio slang and jargon so you can sound like an expert on the air - or at least understand what other operators are saying!

00:00 | 🎙️ Introduction and Ham Radio Jargon
01:16 | 📻 Radio Equipment and Transceivers
03:26 | 📡 Morse Code and Key Types
04:19 | 📡 Coaxial Cable and Antennas
05:20 | 📻 Calling CQ and DX
06:39 | 📻 Q Codes and QSL Cards
08:18 | 🚢 SOS, CQD, and Titanic Signals
09:11 | 📚 Getting Your License
10:02 | 🎙️ Conclusion

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[Jim-WAGW]

I used Ham Radio Prep to get my license. Great material to help you pass your exam. I was a Technician for about 30 minutes until I passed the General exam. I’m now studying for Amateur Extra. Thanks Ham Radio Prep!
Jim
KE8ZKT

[mctourer]

Always enjoy watching Ham radio prep! Very informative in a easy to understand Format!

[Echelon_Sky_Denver]

Happy Thanksgiving to my first HAM Elmer.

[ivandubinsky]

While I know all that jargon from nearly 40 years of ham operating, I try to stick to plain English as much as possible. With plain English, there is no room for ambiguity.

[sailormike]

Be careful how you use 88 on HAM radio, you might get a very affectionate QSL from you don't know too well....😁

[PezCandyDispensers]

OM is old man and YW is young woman. What's the Code for non binary and trans operators?

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First lesson, don't use CW lingo if you're not operating CW.
Example '73 OM'.
It's ridiculous and qualifies you as a nerd.
Gust ON6KE