06:30 JF1CMH/1 on JP-1304(Hodogaya Prefectural Park, JP-KN) 7002.9 CW RBN 1 dB 21 WPM via JI1HFJ-#[JI1HFJ-#]
Discussion
It appears you've shared a log line from a ham radio communication, likely from the ARRL or other amateur radio network. Let's break down what we see:
- **06:30**: This indicates the time of day in 24-hour format.
- **JF1CMH/1**: This is the call sign of the transmitting station, which belongs to an individual (hence the `/1` designation indicating a mobile or temporary location). The `JF1CMH` prefix suggests that the operator is from Japan.
- **on JP-1304(Hodogaya Prefectural Park)**: This indicates the transmitting location. It's using a park in Hodogaya, which could be used for temporary or mobile operation to avoid interference with regular fixed-location transmissions.
- **JP-KN**: This might indicate the grid square (a system of squares used to locate amateur radio stations) where the transmitter is located.
- **7002.9 CW RBN 1 dB 21 WPM via JI1HFJ-#[JI1HFJ-#]**:
- **7002.9 CW**: This refers to the frequency being transmitted on (7 MHz, 702 KHz), and the mode of transmission is CW (Continuous Wave), which is a form of Morse code communication.
- **RBN**: This likely refers to the Reverse Beacon Network, an online community where stations can report signals heard. It's used for signal detection and propagation monitoring.
- **1 dB 21 WPM via JI1HFJ-#[JI1HFJ-#]**:
- The `1 dB` might indicate a level of signal strength or power output, but without further context, it's hard to say precisely what this refers to.
- **21 WPM**: This is the speed at which Morse code was being transmitted (wpm = words per minute). It indicates how fast the operator was transmitting messages.
This log line gives a snapshot of an amateur radio transmission event. The specifics about frequency, mode, location, and signal strength provide valuable information for other operators in tracking signals and understanding propagation patterns across different regions.