Spot — What It Means in Ham Radio

Spot — A public post saying who is on the air and where.

Activators spot themselves so hunters can find them. Getting spotted is the difference between a silent frequency and a line of people calling you.

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Related words

  • Activator — Someone operating from a park or summit.
  • ARRL — The national association for amateur radio in the US.
  • VE — Volunteer Examiner.
  • Mobile — Operating from a vehicle.
  • RST — The signal report system.
  • Simplex — Radio to radio, no repeater.
  • Portable — Operating away from home.
  • CQ — Calling anyone who is listening.