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Talk with others, local or long-distance (DX) by Voice, Morse code or Digital mode |
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DXpeditions (travel to and work from foreign countries) |
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Low-power contacts (QRP) |
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Exchange QSL cards with other stations |
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Out of earth's atmosphere |
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| Satellite contacts | |
| Chat with ISS astronauts | |
| Moon Bounce communications (EME) | |
| Contests, Awards and Special Events | |
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Acquire ham radio awards (worked all states (WAS), worked all continents (WAC), and others |
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Contests (see how many stations you can contact) |
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Special event stations (historical / other events) |
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Maintain repeater |
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Internet / ham radio contacts |
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| Operating | |
| Propagation beacons | |
| Portable | |
| Mobile | |
| Off grid / emergency power | |
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Kit Building your own radios, antennas and other equipment |
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Service to Community Events |
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| Emergency preparedness, emergency communications | |
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Public service (marathons, bike rides,etc.) |
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| Observations for National Weather Service (NWS) | |
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Military Auxiliary Radio Service (MARS) |
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Ham radio email via pskmail or winmor |
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Radio Control (RC) model craft |
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Amateur Radio Club Membership |
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Video Imaging |
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| SSTV (Slow Scan Television), still images | |
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ATV (Amateur Fast Scan Television), live video |
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