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