07:56 JS2HYW/2 on JP-1465(Owari Koiki Ryokudo Prefectural Park, JP-AI) 7004.5 CW RBN 33 dB 28 WPM via JN1ILK-#[JN1ILK-#]

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This appears to be a radio transmission report from a ham radio operator (or "hams") using a specific jargon and format, known as the RTTY (Radio Teletype) or CW (Continuous Wave) mode of communication. Here's a breakdown of what each part means:

**07:56**: Time of day in 24-hour format

**JS2HYW/2**: Call sign of the transmitting station

+ "JS" indicates the country code for Japan

+ "2" is an amateur radio suffix, indicating this is a licensed ham radio operator

+ "J" and subsequent characters are the unique call sign assigned to this station

**JP-1465(Owari Koiki Ryokudo Prefectural Park, JP-AI)**: Location of the transmitting station

+ "JP" indicates Japan as the country code

+ "A" is likely an abbreviation for a specific prefecture or region (e.g., Aichi)

+ "Owari Koiki Ryokudo" seems to be a name related to the location, possibly a park or natural area

**7004.5**: Frequency of transmission in kHz, which is 7.0045 MHz

+ The number before the decimal point (7) indicates the main frequency band (Medium Wave)

+ The subsequent digits (0.045) indicate the exact frequency within that band

**CW RBN 33 dB 28 WPM**: Transmission mode and characteristics

+ "CW" stands for Continuous Wave, a mode of communication using Morse code via sound or light signals

+ "RBN" likely refers to a specific reporting format used by hams (more on this below)

+ "33 dB" is the signal strength in decibels (dB), which indicates the power level of the transmission

+ "28 WPM" means the operator transmitted at 28 words per minute, indicating the speed of their Morse code signals

**via JN1ILK-#[JN1ILK-#]**: The transmitting station is using a repeater (a device that amplifies weak signals) operated by another ham radio station (JN1ILK). The "#" symbol indicates a specific suffix or identifier used in the reporting format.

RTTY, CW, and other amateur radio modes often use specialized software and equipment to decode and transmit messages. In this case, it appears the operator is using a report mode that includes information about their signal strength, transmission speed, and location.

Keep in mind that amateur radio operators have unique practices and lingo; without specific knowledge or context, deciphering these reports can be challenging!