Someone that is and will always be an amateur. A person that will never move to the next level and will never become better at a particular sport, job etc. They are called "professional" amateurs because it is almost like they are good at being mediocre.
That guy's a professional amateur, he's been working the same job for 25 years and hasn't moved up.
by Jpr1mo May 28, 2007
used to describe Friday and Saturday nights at bars in Alaska, when all the amateur alcoholics are out. Pro nights are all the other nights of the week when the real alcoholics hone their skills
by sayonaura May 23, 2004
Anyone with a keen interest in amateur radio.
To transmit on amateur bands one must have a license. A license is acquired by taking a course and passing an exam. In the UK, currently it is necessary to first take a Foundation exam (one can then apply for a foundation, or M3 call). Next one must take an Intermediate exam (one can then apply for an intermediate, or 2E0 call). Finally one can take the Advanced course, and exam, and get a full M0 call.
Just because one has only an M3 call does not mean they have any less interest, or are any less qualified to be a part of an amateur community.
To transmit on amateur bands one must have a license. A license is acquired by taking a course and passing an exam. In the UK, currently it is necessary to first take a Foundation exam (one can then apply for a foundation, or M3 call). Next one must take an Intermediate exam (one can then apply for an intermediate, or 2E0 call). Finally one can take the Advanced course, and exam, and get a full M0 call.
Just because one has only an M3 call does not mean they have any less interest, or are any less qualified to be a part of an amateur community.
by M0DEY March 30, 2006
Joe: "Wow, cut yourself shaving this morning?"
Tom: "Yeah, I've started performing amateur surgery on myself."
Tom: "Yeah, I've started performing amateur surgery on myself."
by Super Chicken 46 January 21, 2008
A FCC licensed radio service to further the radio arts, and promoted good will to others. Amtateur by definition, means to do something without financial interest. This hobby / service is used to same many lives during disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, weather spotting, and the like. It has the ability to talk to people around the world with simple equipment, and without need of infrastructure.
by T. L. Peters'' October 23, 2006
by Funkmastah9 July 12, 2003
Radio enthusiast. AKA HAM who had passed a test. Enjoys talking to others around the world or constructing equipment. Not to be confused with M3's
by debaser November 1, 2003