Learning Archives - Ham Encounters https://hamencounters.com/category/learning/ QRV Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:17:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://hamencounters.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cropped-favicon_512x512-32x32.jpg Learning Archives - Ham Encounters https://hamencounters.com/category/learning/ 32 32 148797355 The Ham Radio Glossary https://hamencounters.com/202604/the-ham-radio-glossary/ https://hamencounters.com/202604/the-ham-radio-glossary/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:13:19 +0000 https://hamencounters.com/?p=1309 Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

The Ham Radio Glossary Essential Terms Every New Ham Should Know Starting in ham radio can feel overwhelming with all the abbreviations, codes, and technical terms. This glossary will help you quickly understand the most [Read More...]

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Ham Radio Abbreviations & Q-Codes A Beginner’s Guide If you’ve ever listened to a ham radio conversation, you’ve probably heard operators rapidly firing off strange combinations of letters like “QRZ?”, “QSL”, “73”, or “QRW?”.  Don’t [Read More...]

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]]> https://hamencounters.com/202604/ham-radio-abbreviations-q-codes/feed/ 0 1246 VHF (2m) vs UHF (70cm) in Ham Radio https://hamencounters.com/202604/vhf-2m-vs-uhf-70cm-in-ham-radio/ https://hamencounters.com/202604/vhf-2m-vs-uhf-70cm-in-ham-radio/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:30:43 +0000 https://hamencounters.com/?p=474 Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

VHF (2m) vs UHF (70cm) in Ham Radio VHF and UHF are the two most popular frequency bands used by amateur radio operators (HAMs) for local and regional communication. Below we will discuss the basics [Read More...]

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]]> https://hamencounters.com/202604/vhf-2m-vs-uhf-70cm-in-ham-radio/feed/ 0 474 How Important Is The Ground Plane On A Mobile Ham Antenna? https://hamencounters.com/202604/how-important-is-the-ground-plane-on-a-mobile-ham-antenna/ https://hamencounters.com/202604/how-important-is-the-ground-plane-on-a-mobile-ham-antenna/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:20:14 +0000 https://hamencounters.com/?p=1061 Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

How Important Is The Ground Plane On A Mobile Ham Antenna? What Is An Antenna Ground Plane? In mobile installations, the ground plane provides the antenna with a reference plane against which to radiate and [Read More...]

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]]> https://hamencounters.com/202604/how-important-is-the-ground-plane-on-a-mobile-ham-antenna/feed/ 0 1061 What Is CW In Ham Radio? https://hamencounters.com/202402/what-is-cw-in-ham-radio/ https://hamencounters.com/202402/what-is-cw-in-ham-radio/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:50:46 +0000 https://hamencounters.com/?p=1097 Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

What Is CW In Ham Radio? CW, also known as Continuous Wave, is a mode of communication in amateur radio that involves encoding messages through the transmission of on-off tones. CW has a rich history [Read More...]

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Ham Radio Licensing Levels In The USA In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) offers three amateur radio license classes: Technician, General, and Extra. Each level builds on the previous one and unlocks [Read More...]

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]]> https://hamencounters.com/202402/ham-radio-licensing-levels-in-the-usa/feed/ 0 1091 Ham Radio Licensing: A Beginner’s Guide https://hamencounters.com/202402/ham-radio-licensing-a-beginners-guide/ https://hamencounters.com/202402/ham-radio-licensing-a-beginners-guide/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:06:48 +0000 https://hamencounters.com/?p=1079 Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

Ham Radio Licensing: A Beginner’s Guide Amateur radio (ham radio) opens the door to worldwide communication, technical experimentation, and a welcoming global community. But before you can legally transmit, you need a license.  This guide [Read More...]

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]]> https://hamencounters.com/202402/ham-radio-licensing-a-beginners-guide/feed/ 0 1079 What Is Ham Radio Field Day? https://hamencounters.com/202305/what-is-ham-radio-field-day/ https://hamencounters.com/202305/what-is-ham-radio-field-day/#respond Sun, 28 May 2023 02:15:41 +0000 https://hamencounters.com/?p=478 Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

What Is Ham Radio Field Day? Ham Radio Field Day is an annual event held by amateur radio enthusiasts across the globe. The main objective of this event is to test and improve emergency communication [Read More...]

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]]> https://hamencounters.com/202305/what-is-ham-radio-field-day/feed/ 0 478 A Brief History Of Ham Radio https://hamencounters.com/202305/a-brief-history-of-ham-radio/ https://hamencounters.com/202305/a-brief-history-of-ham-radio/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 23:02:27 +0000 https://hamencounters.com/?p=467 Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes

A Brief History Of Ham Radio Amateur Radio has a rich history dating back over 100 years. It originated in the early 20th century with the development of wireless telegraphy technology by pioneers such as [Read More...]

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]]> https://hamencounters.com/202305/a-brief-history-of-ham-radio/feed/ 0 467 Different Types Of Coaxial Cables https://hamencounters.com/202305/different-types-of-coaxial-cables/ https://hamencounters.com/202305/different-types-of-coaxial-cables/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 02:14:34 +0000 https://hamencounters.com/?p=383 Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

Different Types Of Coaxial Cables There are several types of coaxial cables available for ham radio operators. The most commonly used is the RG-8X, which is a standard-sized cable that provides excellent performance at affordable [Read More...]

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