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KB8VUL

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #30 on: February 18, 2022, 06:39:35 PM »

It's sad to hear ham bands infested with words and phrases from other radio services.  Customs and traditions form a large part of our hobby but are largely ignored by some.  Just the other day an operator on a local 440 wide area repeater system repeatedly used the term 10-4 and was clearly ignorant to the fact that term does not apply to ham radio.

Also noticed the incessant use of terms like copy that, roger that, QSL that, in response to the other stations comments during a conversation.  Why should that even be necessary when the other station is transmitting a clear understandable signal.  If for some reason you did not hear or understand the other station ask for a clarification or a repeat and avoid the unnecessary verbal confirmation of what was clearly just stated.  Regular day to day ham radio conversation is not an emergency, aviation, marine or other service and it's not a Jason Bourne movie.

Saying 'copy' even across a repeater I feel is OK.  If for no other reason than it's an acknowledgement that you heard what the other guy said and have no additional reply.  But yes,,,, I have heard the 'I am gonna sound like an air traffic controller if it kills me' types too that take it to an extreem. 
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KG6HXN

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #31 on: February 18, 2022, 07:00:21 PM »

About as bad as (your call) for ID.

I have heard this used many times in round tables on repeaters that are not a directed net. The station is only trying to identify to meet FCC rules because they made a short comment several minutes ago, but have nothing new to add. I guess this comes from people complaining about people giving there' call sign after every transmission. But I guess we are just going to have to deal with this kind of stuff unless we come up with a standardized  format  like other services. Maybe the ARRL could work on a standard format and it could be included on the license test. Standard phonetics would be a nice start.
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AJ6KC

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #32 on: February 18, 2022, 07:42:51 PM »

Comma guy is the worst. Never pauses, never takes a breath, and just goes on and on how expensive his adult diapers are.
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KB5ZSM

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #33 on: February 18, 2022, 09:59:59 PM »

Well I guess we can all get on the air and speak professionally but that would get very boring to listen to. Sound like robots or something. It's a hobby!!! Relax!!! Chill-out and enjoy the show. It's more interesting to hear the various personalities and meet new people and learn new things.

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Win 
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VE3TMT

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #34 on: February 19, 2022, 02:46:02 AM »

Q codes - enough said.
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W9FIB

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #35 on: February 19, 2022, 03:00:12 AM »

No matter what is said, or how they say it...some will like it and some just have to find fault in it and spend 3 pages on E-Ham complaining about it. Geesh!

Let people live their lives and you live yours.
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SWMAN

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #36 on: February 19, 2022, 04:20:39 AM »

    FIB.   10-4 on that.
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KC6RWI

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #37 on: February 19, 2022, 07:34:32 AM »

I know I am on the wrong frequency when I hear, waving a hand, I'm backing out, I'm gone, and every transmission has to have this added to it.
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WA3SKN

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #38 on: February 19, 2022, 09:01:11 AM »

"destinated" came from the early FM ham operations of the 1960's. (before CB was popular).
The "Q-codes" came from the early commercial coastal stations, and were used to communicate with ship operators that did not know English and only spoke a foreign language. (and before radios had microphones!)
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K3XR

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #39 on: February 19, 2022, 03:40:52 PM »

"destinated" came from the early FM ham operations of the 1960's. (before CB was popular).
The "Q-codes" came from the early commercial coastal stations, and were used to communicate with ship operators that did not know English and only spoke a foreign language. (and before radios had microphones!)
73s.

-Mike.

The term handle was very common among ham radio operators before the 11 meter crowd appropriated it.  What you indicated on the term "destinated" is also my recollection. Obviously so long as it does not run afoul of the rules and regulations you can say what you please.  I should expect a new participant in the hobby would want to avail themselves of the traditions, terms, customs etc. of that hobby or endeavor.  Would you take up golf with a group of others and play by you own rules. What about tennis or the firing range?  You get the idea.

I make every effort to tell new hams that some of the terms they are using have nothing to do with ham radio.  Much of getting started on the wrong foot can be avoided by simply taking the time to listen to others on the air.  I know it's not perfect and we have some who have several years in the hobby or still don't get it...we don't need more. It's a radio hobby to be carried out in a relaxed manner.  Sure if you are part of a group that provides some sort of emergency communication via ham radio you do what the group prescribes.  If you are new to the hobby do yourself a favor and LISTEN. 
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K1FBI

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Re: Odd words heard on repeaters
« Reply #40 on: February 19, 2022, 05:39:57 PM »

The one that really irks me is the guy who has to say HI HI every other sentence. It’s an FM repeater (not morse), if you think you are funny then just laugh!
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