Various topics for my (and hopefully your) reference.

Band Conditions

This article is a great intro to understanding solar indices and how it impacts propagation

Helpful Links

• www.qrz.com – Look up callsigns and log contacts
• www.ac6v.com – Just about anything ham radio related
• www.arrl.org – Official website for the ARRL

RST Report Examples

RST Number	Meaning
119	Signal is barely readable
229	Very, very weak signal
339	Very weak signal
439	Weak signal
449	Ok signal
549	Fair to good signal
559	Good signal
569	Better than average signal
579	Strong signal – signal is strong, readable
589	Very strong signal – minor issues but very readable
599	Very strong signal – perfectly readable

CW Stuff

Commonly Used Q-Codes

QRL – Frequency is in use / Is this frequency in use?

QRM – Interference

QRO – Increase power output

QRP – Lower power output / an operating mode where contacts are made using the lowest possible wattage (under 5 watts)

QRPp – Less than 1 watt output

QRQ – Send faster

QRS – Send slower

QRT – Stop sending

QRZ – Station _____ is calling / Who is calling me?

QSB – Signals are fading

QSY – Change to another frequency _______

QTH – My location is _______