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    CHEAT SHEET

    HAM RADIO FOR DUMMIES


    CHEAT SHEET
    From Ham Radio For Dummies, 3rd Edition
    By H. Ward Silver
    If you’re new to ham radio, these articles contain information that new
    ham radio operators should keep handy while gathering experience.
    You’ll find these references to be just what you need while learning to
    navigate the radio bands and make contacts. Bookmarking the
    websites in your web browser will help you while you’re online, too.

    TECHNICIAN CLASS FREQUENCY


    PRIVILEGES IN HAM RADIO
    When you’re getting started, remembering where you’re allowed to
    operate is important. As a Technician licensee, you have free access
    to all amateur frequencies above 50 MHz, but what about on the
    shortwave high-frequency (HF) bands? This chart helps you follow the
    rules. A band-by-band plan showing where to find different types of
    activity is available from the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).
    Band Frequencies (In MHz) Modes You Can Use
    80 meters 3.525 – 3.600 CW
    40 meters 7.025 – 7.125 CW
    15 meters 21.025 – 21.200 CW
    28.000 – 28.300 CW, RTTY/data, 200 watts PEP maximum power
    10 meters
    28.300 – 28.500 CW, phone, 200 watts PEP maximum power
    Above 50 MHz All amateur privileges
    CW = Morse code; PEP = peak envelope power; RTTY =
    radioteletype.

    GENERAL CLASS FREQUENCY


    PRIVILEGES IN HAM RADIO
    Soon, if you haven’t done so already, you’ll be thinking about
    upgrading. You have many more frequencies to use on the high-
    frequency (HF) bands, as shown in the following table. A complete
    chart of the U.S. frequency and mode privileges for all license classes
    is available from the American Radio Relay League (ARRL).
    Band Frequencies (in MHz) Mode
    160, 60, 30 meters All amateur privileges
    3.525–3.600 CW, RTTY, data
    80 meters
    3.800–4.000 CW, phone, image
    7.025–7.125 CW, RTTY, data
    40 meters
    7.175–7.300 CW, phone, image
    14.025–14.150 CW, RTTY, data
    20 meters
    14.225–14.350 CW, phone, image
    21.025–21.200 CW, RTTY, data
    15 meters
    21.275–21.450 CW, phone, image
    17, 12, 10 meters All amateur privileges
    Above 50 MHz All amateur privileges

    CW = Morse code; RTTY = radioteletype.

    COMMON HAM RADIO Q SIGNALS


    Hams use three-letter Q signals on every mode and even in face-to-
    face conversation. Here are the Q signals most commonly used in
    day-to-day operation. Each signal can be a question or an answer, as
    shown in the Meaning column. A complete list of ham radio Q signals,
    including those used on nets and repeaters, is available from
    the AC6V website.
    Q Signal Meaning
    Is the frequency busy?
    QRL
    The frequency is busy. Please do not interfere.
    QRM Abbreviation for interference from other signals.
    Abbreviation for interference from natural or human-made
    QRN
    static.
    Shall I increase power?
    QRO
    Increase power.
    Shall I decrease power?
    QRP
    Decrease power.
    Shall I send faster?
    QRQ
    Send faster (__words per minute [wpm]).
    Shall I send more slowly?
    QRS
    Send more slowly (__wpm).
    Shall I stop sending or transmitting?
    QRT
    Stop sending or transmitting.
    Have you anything more for me?
    QRU
    I have nothing more for you.
    Are you ready?
    QRV
    I am ready.
    QRX Stand by.
    QRZ Who is calling me?
    QSB Abbreviation for signal fading.
    Did you receive and understand?
    QSL
    Received and understood.
    QSO Abbreviation for a contact.
    General call preceding a message addressed to all
    QST
    amateurs.
    QSX I am listening on ___ kHz.
    Change to transmission on another frequency (or to ___
    QSY
    kHz).
    What is your location?
    QTH
    My location is ____.

    COMMON HAM RADIO REPEATER


    CHANNEL SPACINGS AND OFFSETS
    Until you become accustomed to using repeaters on all the different
    ham radio bands, this chart can help you remember the right offsets
    and channel spacings to use. Many radios have the standard options
    preprogrammed, but you need to be aware of what they should be.
    Output Frequencies of Each Offset from Output to
    Band
    Group (In MHz) Input Frequency
    51.62 – 51.98

    6 meters 52.5 – 52.98 – 500 kHz

    53.5 – 53.98
    145.2 – 145.5 – 600 kHz
    2 meters (a mix of 20 kHz and 15 kHz 146.61 – 146.97 – 600 kHz
    channel spacing)
    147.00 – 147.39 + 600 kHz
    222 MHz or 1-1/4 meters 223.85 – 224.98 – 1.6 MHz
    440 MHz or 70 cm (local options 442 – 445 (California repeaters
    + 5 MHz
    determine whether inputs are start at 440 MHz)
    above or below outputs) 447 – 450 – 5 MHz
    1282 – 1288
    1296 MHz or 23 cm – 12 MHz
    1290 – 1294
    YOUR HAM RADIO GO KIT
    Would you be ready if a call came from your local public service group
    to provide some ham radio expertise for a day or so? Items in the
    following list are the basics of what should be in your radio go kit. Now
    is a good time to check your supplies and be prepared! Don’t forget to
    put together a personal go kit, too.

     Dual-band (VHF/UHF) handheld radio and mini manual


     Full-size flexible whip antenna
     Copy of your Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
    license and any public service group or government agency IDs

     Mag-mount antenna with necessary adapters for connecting to


    various connectors
     Extra battery packs and charger
     AA-cell battery pack if available and fresh batteries
     AC power supply and cigarette-plug cord with spare fuses
     Headset with microphone (preferred) or speaker-mic
     Copy of your local emcomm frequencies, phone numbers, and
    procedures
     Pocket knife and/or multipurpose tool
     Flashlight or headlamp and spare batteries
     Pencil and notebook, clipboard, and permanent marker
     Duct tape, electrical tape, and a few small cable ties
     Cash for food, gas, and telephone calls (about $20 in small bills
    and change)

    10 HANDY HAM RADIO WEBSITES


    The most common question asked by newcomers to ham radio is
    “How do I…?” These ten websites are full of information that you can
    use as you try new things or hone your existing skills. Be sure to
    bookmark these pages in your home and mobile browsers.
    Website Organization and Use
    Many useful regulatory, educational, operating, and
    ARRL
    technical items and links
    General-interest websites with many links on all
    AC6V and DX Zone
    phases of ham radio
    Call sign lookup service and general-interest ham
    QRZ.com
    radio portal
    News, articles, equipment swap-and-shop, product
    eHam.net
    reviews, and mailing lists
    Real-time information on propagation and solar
    Radiowave Propagation Center
    data
    Real-time information on space weather and radio
    Space Weather Prediction Center
    communications
    Information on digital data modes and software-
    TAPR
    defined radio (SDR)
    AMSAT Main site for information on amateur satellites
    WA7BNM Contest Calendar Contest calendar and log due dates
    YOTA (Youngsters On the Air) World-wide group for student and young adult
    hams, based in Europe
    Collection of real-time maps showing worldwide
    DXMAPS.com
    activity on any amateur band
    DX Summit Worldwide DX spotting network

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