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What Do FB, GM, 73, and SK Mean? A Complete Guide to CW Prosigns, Q Codes, and Common Morse Abbreviations

Learn the essential CW prosigns, Q codes, abbreviations, RST reports, cut numbers, and operating patterns used in real amateur-radio contacts.

2026-07-21

What Can You Do in Amateur Radio Before Getting Licensed in China?

I got into amateur radio in the summer of 2021.Before that, I was flying FPV drones. Because I was already playing with antennas, the algorithm on Bilibili recommended me a video from a ham in Chengdu—making contacts with stations all over the world from inside his car. That moment completely changed my understanding. My first…

2026-04-21

My Journey into Amateur Radio — and Why CW Still Matters

Amateur radio first attracted me because it felt different from modern communication. There was no feed, no algorithm, and no endless stream of noise. Just signals, skill, patience, and the possibility of reaching someone far away with simple equipment and focused attention. That curiosity gradually became a real part of my life.And over time, CW…

2026-04-15