General Class License

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Across
  1. 1. Long-distance communication emphasis
  2. 5. Multimeter and analyzer use
  3. 7. Maximum usable frequency for HF
  4. 10. Popular transmission line type
  5. 11. General mentor for learning advanced topics
  6. 13. CW, SSB, and digital modes use
  7. 16. Competitive on-air operating events
  8. 18. Affects HF propagation conditions
  9. 19. Key concept for HF operation
  10. 20. Near-vertical skywave for local HF
  11. 23. Scheduled QSO on HF
  12. 25. Lowest usable frequency for HF
  13. 27. Popular HF achievement for DXers
  14. 30. Guidelines for frequency usage
  15. 31. Defined frequency ranges for use
  16. 33. Directional antenna for HF
  17. 36. Key General Class activity
  18. 37. Enhanced short-term propagation
  19. 38. Converts AC to DC
Down
  1. 1. FT8, RTTY, and PSK popular choices
  2. 2. Solar Flux Index for band conditions
  3. 3. Boosts radio signal strength
  4. 4. Privileges expanded for General Class
  5. 6. Standing Wave Ratio for antenna matching
  6. 8. Locator system for HF contacts
  7. 9. Used in radio circuits
  8. 12. Antenna tuning for efficiency
  9. 14. Antenna for directional HF signals
  10. 15. Governing body for licensing
  11. 17. Tracks HF and other contacts
  12. 19. 1500 watts maximum for General
  13. 21. Reactance in circuits at HF
  14. 22. Operating on separate TX/RX frequencies
  15. 24. 3 Exam content for General Class license
  16. 26. Key safety practice for setups
  17. 28. Balances antenna feedlines
  18. 29. Changing to another frequency
  19. 32. Reduce interference in receivers
  20. 34. Key ionospheric layer for DX
  21. 35. Low-power HF operation