Here’s a cool “ham radio jargon” quiz from Fun Trivia. Some of you will know all of the answers, but I think all of you out there new to ham radio will enjoy the quiz.
1.
When radio amateurs are trying to solicit a new contact, what two-letter phrase do they use?
2.
In amateur radio parlance, what does the two-letter phrase “DX” stand for?
3.
When radio amateurs discuss a “Yagi”, what are they talking about?
4.
What do radio amateurs mean by a “silent key”?
5.
Operating your radio “barefoot” means to operate it…?
6.
What organization is the ultimate authority for radio amateurs in the United States?
7.
What does “73″ mean in radio lingo?
8.
What is a “radio contest”?
9.
What is a “lid” in ham radio lingo?
10.
Which best matches what the term “QSL” means in ham radio talk?
ANSWERS:
1. CQ
2. Distance
3. Antenna
4. A Deceased Radio Amateur
5. Without an Amplifier
6. FCC
7. Best Regards
8. An Operating Event
9. A Poor Operator
10. A Card Confirming a Contact
So, how did you do? Post your results in the comments! (Example: “I got a score of 9/10!”)
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