by svarc_admin | Aug 10, 2026
Very High Frequency. The radio spectrum from 30 to 300 MHz.The amateur 2-meter band is one of the most popular VHF bands. VHF is widely used for repeaters, simplex communication, satellites, digital communication, public service, and portable or mobile...
by svarc_admin | Aug 10, 2026
Ham-radio slang for a radio. “My HF rig” simply means “my HF radio.”
by svarc_admin | Aug 10, 2026
A system traditionally used to describe the quality of a received signal. RST stands for Readability, Strength, and Tone.Voice contacts normally use only readability and signal strength, producing reports such as “5 by 9.” In casual conversation, operators may also...
by svarc_admin | Aug 10, 2026
Communication in which stations transmit and receive on the same frequency.If two handheld radios are talking directly to each other on one frequency without using a repeater, they are operating simplex.
by svarc_admin | Aug 10, 2026
A traditional term indicating that an amateur radio operator has died.The expression comes from the days of telegraph keys: the operator’s key has become silent. You may see “SK” following the call sign of a deceased amateur.
