Use this tag for questions about specific radio procedures and practices. These are "How do I...?" questions, not about equipment or other issues.
Questions tagged [procedure]
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How long should I wait to claim a frequency?
Let's say you want to go on air and you don't want to invade on someone else's frequency.
How does one make sure the frequency isn't occupied before claiming it.
And how long should you take to make sure the frequency isn't occupied before starting.
Ben Madison KO4UXC
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Is there a "proper" phonetic alphabet to use with voice communications?
When I took my Technician test some 20 years or so ago, we had to memorize the phonetic alphabet, which I think is the same one used in the military. I was taught that it was international, similar to morse code. It used words such as "Mike" for the…
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How to interrupt a long discussion on HF politely?
In my city there is a local amateur radio "club". People gather every morning on 7.135 and chat. I was invited by one of the members of this club to join. Turned out that people can chat on this frequency for a very long time without any pauses or…
Aleksander Alekseev - R2AUK
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What is the procedure for calling someone you think might be listening but whose call sign you don't know?
What is the procedure for calling someone you think might be listening but who's call sign you don't know?
Obviously, for someone you've already heard you could say, "last station." But what about the case where you think someone you met is out…
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How would one plan to setup an amateur radio station on Antarctica?
Just what the title states.
For instance
The extreme temperatures could kill any power-supply such as an SLA
A dipole antenna may collect ice and break
Vostok Station holds the record for -89C; whereas a typical RG213 is rated for -40C to…
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Basic QSO format?
What is the basic format for a QSO? How should I answer to "CQ", how do I know when it is my turn to answer, when should I give the report, etc.?
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