What does 73 mean in ham lingo?

What does 73 mean in ham lingo?

best regards
73 is an old telegraph code that means “best regards”. 73, as well as 88 (which means “hugs and kisses”) are part of the language of ham radio.

What does ham in ham operator stand for?

Amateur radio operators
Amateur radio operators are also known as radio amateurs or hams. The term “ham” as a pejorative nickname for amateur radio operators was first heard in 1909 by operators in commercial and professional radio communities.

Can you change your ham call sign?

The FCC permits administrative updates and call sign changes at any time.

How do I get my ham call sign?

You can obtain a vanity call sign using either the Universal Licensing System or FCC Form 605, Main Form and Schedule D. There are up to three different request types for requesting vanity call signs, depending on whether the call sign is to apply to a primary or a club station.

What does QSO mean in ham?

Ham Radio operators still make liberal use of them today. A QSO is another word for “contact,” as in “I made 783 QSOs during Field Day last year!” or “Making QSOs with European stations was difficult during the contest.” Many Hams enjoy keeping a record of stations they’ve made QSOs with by writing them in a log book.

What does seven threes mean?

seven-three slang Take care; best regards. A common sign-off phrase used in amateur radio (also known as “ham radio”). A verbalization of the number 73, thought to be derived from early American telegraph codes. That’s it for me for tonight. Seven-three de Pat Hawson.

Is ham radio dying out?

The decrease of ham radio licensed users According to the database statistic conducted by Joe Speroni, the number of US amateur licenses has maintained the annual growth at only 1%, which means that approximately 7000 new licensees have been added.

What does it mean to ham someone?

An actor who is overly theatrical – in other words, ‘overacts’ – is usually referred to as ‘ham’. He does such a bad job that the audience ends up laughing. The word is frequently used in everyday contexts to refer to someone who likes to draw attention to himself by being overly dramatic.

How do I choose a vanity call sign?

Vanity Call Sign?

1. Choose one or more call signs that you’d like.
2. Find your FCC Registration Number (FRN)
3. Log onto the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS)
4. Apply using “Request Vanity Call Sign”

How much does it cost to embroider a ham radio hat?

We offer 1, 2, and 3 line custom embroidered ham radio hats and caps with your call sign starting at $14.00. If you want to be at your next club event or local ham fest in style, you’ll want a nicely embroidered ham radio call sign hat to let everyone know who you are and that you are proud of it.

How do I make a custom call/name/location on the hat?

If you desire call/name/location to be centered on the front of the hat, please use the “side of hat option” for this graphic and the “front of hat” option. *** If you are looking for a more custom hat please use the form on the Contact page. Due to the custom nature of these hats, returns or exchanges can not be made.

What do we do for ham radio operators?

We are also Ham Radio operators and specialize in call sign embroidery on hats, coats, t-shirts, and more. If you are looking for a jacket or polo, choose and item from our catalog and send us the information using the form on our contact page and we’ll get you a quote right away.

How do I make additional selections to my hat?

All hats are “one size fits most” size hats. In the store you can make all of the additional selections for your hat, such as name, location, ARRL logo for the front, text or graphcs for the side (s) of your hat, and text for the back of your hat. Do not go to the check out until you have made all the selections you wish to add to your hat.