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QSO stands for "contact" in amateur radio lingo, and there are many variations of a QSO depending on the type of radio communication you're engaging in and your region of the world.
We'll focus on a basic structure in this video. I'll also display the abbreviations, Q-signals, and prosigns commonly used in a QSO exchange as a quick reference.
Even if you're new to QSOs, you can glean how a QSO is set up by watching this video. The video shows two fictitious hams exchanging call signs, signal reports, and other pertinent information. It also touches on how ...