Learning outcome this part
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Know the meaning and the reason for use of the Q codes:
QRL, QRM, QRN, QRP, QRT, QRZ, QSB, QSL, QSO, QSY, QTH.
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Know the meaning and the reason for use of the following
: CQ, DE, DX, R, RST, SIG, UR, WX.
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Know the meaning of the RST code, the number of divisions
of each of the three items, and their order of merit.
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Know the relative operational advantages of CW, SSB
and FM.
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Know that types of modulation other than CW, SSB and
FM are available to the Intermediate licensee (e.g. packet, PSK31, SSTV and
FSTV).
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Knowthat several types of transmission can be generated
and received with the use of a personal computer and a suitable
interface.
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Know that call sign prefixes, station locations and
addresses can often be found in call books and from the internet.
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Know the concept of sending and receiving QSL
cards.
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Know common international call sign prefixes;
EI (Eire), F (France), I (Italy), JA (Japan), PA (the Netherlands), VE (Canada),
VK (Australia), W (USA), ZL (New Zealand).
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Know that there is a competitive element in amateur
radio: achievement awards, DX operation and contests. Be aware of their basic
operating practices.Achievement awards, e.g. for contacting country prefixes,
'squares' on a map or islands; normally confirmed by QSL cards. Contests
involve exchanging call signs and a serial number or location.
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