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Why do hams say hi?
In ham-speak the term “hi” means laughter. Often doubled (hihi), it’s a ham’s way of expressing a humorous response. So when a ham says, “hi” (s)he is laughing at something. Quickly adopted, hams have been using “hi” for laughter decades after voice and other modes were added to our radio amateur repertoire.
What does De mean in ham?
Ham radio abbreviations
| ABT | About |
|---|---|
| CW | Continuous waves (morse code) |
| DE | From |
| DR | Dear |
| DWN | Down |
What is ham high?
In ham-speak the term “hi” means laughter. Often doubled (hihi), it’s a ham’s way of expressing a humorous response. So when a ham says, “hi” (s)he is laughing at something.
What do HIHI mean?
1. hi-hi (rire): hi-hi.
How do you end a ham radio conversation?
Sometimes, you can’t wait for the end of a contact to call a ham radio station. Interrupting another contact is called breaking in (or breaking). The proper procedure is to wait for a pause in the contact and quickly say “Break” (or send BK with Morse code) followed by your call sign.
What frequencies do ham radio operators use?
For ham radio operators, you’ll use the frequency range from 420 – 450MHz. Unlike the reliability of VHF radio waves, UHF has a much shorter wavelength and is prone to interference from basically any solid object, whether that’s a building blocking your signal or even your body.
How do you say thank you in ham radio?
TNX: Thanks – this ham radio abbreviation is widely used for Morse / CW transmissions.
Is HIHI a laugh?
It is ham radio laughter. HIHI, sometimes HI, other other times HIHI. It’s origins are in CW (aka Morse Code), not voice. In fact, I believe old-timers might think it is silly to say HiHi or something on SSB or other voice comms when you can merely laugh if something is funny.
What does HIHI mean from a girl?
its probably just hi….but she is in the habit of putting two i’s or she saw sumone else do it… oh its a french term that means HI I WANT TO F*** YOU. thats just the way people like to text now an day,for example when they say bye they and another e,when they say yes they spell it yess.