04:34 JH2KAG/P on JP-1422(Enakyo Prefectural Nature Park, JP-GF) 7042 FT8 TNX FB QSO![JE0SYZ]
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A radio transmission!
Here's a breakdown of the message:
* "JH2KAG/P" is the call sign of the transmitter (a amateur radio operator in Japan).
+ "JH" is the country code for Japan.
+ "2KAG" is the unique identifier assigned to that particular amateur radio license holder.
+ "/P" indicates that the transmission is a portable operation, meaning the operator is transmitting from a location other than their home or primary operating site.
* "JP-1422 (Enakyo Prefectural Nature Park, JP-GF)" is the location of the transmitter:
+ "JP" is the country code for Japan.
+ "-1422" is likely a grid square identifier (a way to identify a specific geographic area on the planet).
+ "Enakyo Prefectural Nature Park" is the name of the park where the transmission is originating from.
* "7042 FT8 TNX FB QSO!" is the message content:
+ "7042" is the frequency in megahertz (MHz) being used for this transmission. In this case, it's a frequency within the VHF band.
+ "FT8" is the mode of transmission: a digital mode that allows for efficient communication over short to medium distances.
+ "TNX FB QSO!" means:
- "TNX" is an abbreviation for "thank you".
- "FB" likely stands for "fantastic" or "great", indicating the quality of the contact (QSO).
- "QSO" stands for "query" in amateur radio jargon, but here it's being used to refer to a completed conversation or transmission.