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Amateur Radio

Amateur radio, sometimes referred to as ham radio, is a hobby in which FCC Licensed Operators, ("hams") use radio and televsion equipment to communicate with other "amateurs" for public service, recreation and self-training.

Amateur radio operators enjoy personal (and often worldwide) wireless communications and are able to support their communities with emergency and disaster communications when necessary. They also develop their personal knowledge of electronics and radio theory. Nearly 6 million people throughout the world are involved with amateur radio.

The term "amateur" reflects the principle that Amateur Radio and its skilled operators are committed to helping communities without financial compensation; whereas Commercial Radio operates purely for profit.
A) 1) Mike just got his Amateur Radio License. He said it was easy now that there's no morse code needed.

2) Great now he can join us on the band.

B) 1) Did you hear that station last night? It was coming from Australia and it sounded like it was in my living room.

2) No. What band were you on?

1) 40 Meters. It was clear as a bell.

C) 1) Did you get my text?

2) Yes, it came in a few minutes ago.
by Tomorrow's World October 20, 2009
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Pulse Radio Online

Online Radio, with live studio webcam, amazing flash chat box, Large fan base,Dj's from around the world, also request box so you choose the music :D

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Check it out!!
are you going to be in pulse radio online chat room tonight?
whos on air?
Knocker and smokey..
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Shut up, Radio.
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rawdog

The nickname of Atlanta Braves 3B Brooks Conrad. Conrad was bestowed this nickname by his predecessor, all around great guy and star of Big Buck Hunter Pro Chipper Jones.
Chip Caray just said Conrad was "rawdoggin it" for the third time this game. what a oblivious douche.
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"Your such a fucking Radio-Creeper"
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glitch in the radio matrix

(phrase)- When two or more radio stations are playing the same song simultaneously.

This phrase is intended to express surprise, disbelief and/or annoyance upon discovering said event, usually because changing radio stations was initiated in an effort to avoid listening to the song currently being aired.

A nerdier version of the slang deja tune, as it also references a glitch in the matrix, highlighting both the rarity of the event, the sense of deja vu when it occurs, and the strong feeling that someone, somewhere out there is fucking with you.
Person 1 - (turns on radio) "Man, I hate this song, what else is on?"
(Changes radio stations)
"Oh c'mon! It's on this station, too..... stupid glitch in the radio matrix."

Person 2 - "At least on the last station the song was almost over."
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Radiohead

A Band that should have won the Record of the Year Grammy for "In Rainbows", but didn't get it. Allison Krauss and Robert Plant are awesome, but Radiohead has been putting out awesome records for some 16 years now (as of 2009).
Person A: "Dude, we should chill and listen to some Radiohead."

Person B: "I agree, but there is a problem...There are so many great Radiohead Albums to chose from."

Person A: "You're right, this problem only arises when a band is so great that they deserve the Record of the Year Grammy Award for their Seventh Studio Effort."
by D-Towner February 15, 2009
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