09:48 JI1PRL/P on JP-1152(Angyo Bunan Prefectural Nature Park, JP-ST) 7041 FT8 FT8 Sent: -18 Rcvd: -10[JE6XEQ]

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A log entry from a ham radio operator!

Here's a breakdown of the information:

* **09:48**: The time the message was sent.

* **JI1PRL/P**: The call sign of the ham radio station that sent the message. "JI" is the prefix for Japan, and "1PRL" is the unique identifier assigned to JI1PRL. The "/P" indicates that the station is operating portable (i.e., not from a fixed location).

* **JP-1152(Angyo Bunan Prefectural Nature Park, JP-ST)**: The location of the ham radio station at the time of transmission. "JP-1152" refers to the station's grid square, which is used to identify its geographic location. "(Angyo Bunan Prefectural Nature Park, JP-ST)" provides additional context about the park where the station was operating.

* **7041 FT8 FT8**: The frequency and mode of transmission. "7041" is the frequency in kHz, and "FT8" indicates that the message was sent using the FT8 digital mode.

* **Sent: -18 Rcvd: -10[JE6XEQ]**: Information about the reception of the signal by another ham radio operator (the intended recipient). "Sent: -18" means that the station's transmit power was 18 dB below the maximum allowed level. "Rcvd: -10" indicates that the signal was received at a strength of 10 dB above the noise floor, which is relatively weak. The "[JE6XEQ]" likely indicates the call sign of the receiving operator ( JE6XEQ).