Sporadic E

Irregular scattered patches of relatively dense ionization that develop seasonally within the E region and that reflec­t and scatter frequencies up to 150 MHz. Note 1: The sporadic E is a regular day­time occurrence over the equatorial regions and is common in the temper­ate latitudes in late spring, early summer and, to a lesser degree, in early winter. Note 2: At high, i.e., polar, latitudes, sporadic E can accompany auroras and associated disturbed magnetic conditions. Note 3: The sporadic E can sometimes support reflec­tions for distances up to 1000 miles or more at frequencies up to 150 MHz
I got some nice 6-meter DX contacts with yesterday's sporadic E.
by IRISHrepublicanARMY January 03, 2004
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SOL

Standards Of Learning. The Virginiastandardized test.
by IrishRepublicanArmy May 18, 2004
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oscilloscope

A test instrument that shows a picture of electrical waveforms by means of a cathode ray tube. An oscilloscope is calibrated so one can measure the instantaneous values and waveforms of electrical signals that are changing rapidly or varying as a function of voltage or time. Also known as a Scope.
I use my oscilloscope to measure the waveforms of my 27 MHz band jamming transmitter.
by IrishRepublicanArmy January 02, 2004
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crown victoria

a line of large cars made by ford

driven only by 90 year olds and cops

usally seen with about 7 radio antennas (both VHF and UHF), a lightbar and a police officer in the back, seen all the time on I-66 behind rice burners.
"Dude, i put a hairdryer out of the window of my grandpa's crown victoria and everyone thought i was a cop
by IrishRepublicanArmy October 21, 2003
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two-way

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a radio communications device that allows for transmit-and-recieve operations, the incorrect version of a Family Radio Service radio.
Mommy, there are scary men on the two-way.
by IrishRepublicanArmy October 26, 2003
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NTIA

National something i can't remember.

anyway, they "regulate" the world of government and military radio users in the United States of America.

they also have a MAJOR problem with accepting any radio other then a motorola.

Stupid fascists!
CAP guy 1: Fuck the NTIA!!!!
CAP guy 2: Damn right!
by IrishRepublicanArmy November 13, 2003
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firewall

Section of aircraft especially designed to allow all engine heat and smoke to fill the cockpit.
Good thing my cessna 172 has a firewall....oh crap! the engine is on fire!
by IrishRepublicanArmy December 22, 2003
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