01:23 JL3FJX/3 on JP-1549(Hitokura Prefectural Park, JP-HG) 10129.0 CW RBN 20 dB 19 WPM via JN1ILK-#[JN1ILK-#]

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This appears to be a log entry from a ham radio operator, specifically a reception report of a Morse code transmission. Let's break down the information:

* **01:23**: The time of day in 24-hour format.

* **JL3FJX/3**: The call sign of the transmitting station, with JL3 being the prefix for Japan and FJX the suffix. The "/3" indicates that this is a portable or temporary operation from a location designated as "3".

* **JP-1549 (Hitokura Prefectural Park)**: The location of the transmitting station in Japan. JP refers to the country code, 1549 is an administrative area code, and Hitokura Prefectural Park is likely the specific park or area where the operator is located.

* **10129.0**: The frequency on which the transmission was received, given as a decimal value (e.g., 10.129 MHz).

* **CW**: The mode of transmission, indicating Morse code was used.

* **RBN**: An abbreviation for "Reverse Beacon Network", a system that allows operators to report their reception of transmissions from other stations, helping others track and locate these signals.

* **20 dB**: The signal strength or gain reported by the receiver (in this case, a decibel measurement).

* **19 WPM**: The speed at which the Morse code transmission was received, given as words per minute. This indicates how quickly the operator had to decode the messages being transmitted.

* **via JN1ILK-#[JN1ILK-#]**: An indication that this signal was relayed or received through a station with the call sign JN1ILK (another amateur radio operator), and that they have a "net" or group affiliation denoted by "#".