Amateur radio Abbreviations and Acronyms

This category contains acronyms used in the field of amateur (ham) radio. These terms are crucial for understanding communication protocols, equipment, and international licensing practices.

They support efficient global communication among hobbyists and emergency service operators. Knowledge of amateur radio acronyms is essential for participation in this unique and technical hobby.

  1. ADIF
    Amateur Data Interchange Format
  2. AERP
    Average Effective Radiated Power
  3. AF
    Audio Frequency
  4. AFC
    Antennas for Communications
  5. AGC
    Automatic Gain Control
  6. AGL
    Above Ground Level
  7. AJD
    All Japan Districts
  8. AK
    Atwater-Kent radio
  9. ALD
    Antenna Linkage Device
  10. AM
    Amplitude Modulation
  11. AMBE
    Advanced Multi-Band Excitation
  12. ANARC
    Association of North American Radio Clubs
  13. ANC
    Automatic Noise Cancelling
  14. ARC
    Amateur Radio Club
  15. ARC
    Advance Radio Car
  16. ARCF
    Amateur Radio Christian Fellowship
  17. AREC
    Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
  18. ARECS
    Amateur Radio Emergency Communications
  19. ARES
    Amateur Radio Emergency Service
  20. ARF
    Amateur Radio Forum

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