diff --git a/tech/Etiquette.wiki b/tech/Etiquette.wiki new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8b13789 --- /dev/null +++ b/tech/Etiquette.wiki @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + diff --git a/tech/Ham.wiki b/tech/Ham.wiki index c67bbd0..fa00cc8 100644 --- a/tech/Ham.wiki +++ b/tech/Ham.wiki @@ -39,3 +39,7 @@ see [[electronics]] == [[Modulation]] == +See [[Modulation]] + +== [[Radio_Etiquette]] == + diff --git a/tech/Radio_Etiquette.wiki b/tech/Radio_Etiquette.wiki new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b494691 --- /dev/null +++ b/tech/Radio_Etiquette.wiki @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ += Radio_Etiquette = + +Radio Etiquette is the standard practices and band plans used on the Ham Radio +bands. + +== Standard Modes/Terms == + +* Beacons + - Automated transmissions +* Weak Signal + - Includes CW, SSB, and some digital modes. All bands 50Mhz+ have weak bands + available. (See [[Modulation]]). +* Satellite uplinks/downlinks + - Bands for comunications with Satillites, specifically + _Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio_ (OSCAR). +* Simplex + - Tx/Rx on some frequency. For use when not wanting to use a repeater. +* Repeater input/output + - For input/output to a repeater +* Control links + - Frequencies for control operators to control repeaters, and for repeaters + to talk to each other. + +These are all based on a type of gentlemen's rules, and not set in stone or by +law. + +== Repeater Etiquette == + +* Make short transmissions +* Beginning of your transmission state your callsign + - EX "W1AW standing by for call" +* If accidently interrupt someone, say "sorry, {YOUR CALLSIGN} clear" +* Give signal reports, common terms include + - Full quieting - strong signal, no noise + - White noise - some noise present + - Scratchy - weaker, noise is as strong as voice + - Mobile flutter/picket fencing - rapid fading + - Dropping out + - Breaking up - mostly unreadable