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Recommended reading: KonCEPT page 267-277 (Chapter 13.7, 14, 15)

There is no right way how to have a QSO … but there are many things that can go wrong.

General call: (Allmänt anrop)

Telegraphy: CQ CQ CQ de SA6JKK SA6JKK K

Phone: CQ CQ CQ from Sierra Alpha Six Juliet Kilo Kilo Ready and listening.

Directed Call: (Riktat anrop)

SK6AB SK6AB de SA6JKK SA6JKK K

First the other station and then your callsign.

CQ DX → General call to another continent.

Then: RST report (599)/(59)

Repeat callsigns approximately every 10 minutes if you have a long QSO.

Finish: Thanks for a nice call SK6AB 73 DE SA6JKK

The content of a radio connection is protected by law with Lag om elektronisk kommunikation (LEK)

Den som i annat fall än som avses i 20 § första stycket och 21 § i radiomottagare har avlyssnat eller på annat sätt med användande av sådan mottagare fått tillgång till ett radiobefordrat meddelande i ett elektroniskt kommunikationsnät som inte är avsett för honom eller henne själv eller för allmänheten får inte obehörigen föra det vidare. Lag (2012:285).[6, kap 6, §23]

Tystnadsplikt (The duty of silence) is required for all radio messages that have been heard, no matter their origin. This means you may only share the contents of the message if you took part in the conversation or if it was aimed at the general public. A news bulletin is considered to be aimed for the public for example.

Tips regarding rare DX, who is calling CQ, QSL from RX amateures/SWL and to talk about hearing a conversation between XXX and YYY is not regarded as breaking the duty of silence.

Earlier in Sweden it has been regulated what and what may not be in a conversation. This regulation is now removed. We need to be aware that this is not the same in all countries so we as ham radio operators needs to be respectful and keep a good tone at all times. See IARU ethics and traffic methods in KonCEPT.

Encryption on the ham bands are legal in Sweden if your call is regularly transmitted, but it is not recommended to use encryption on the ham bands.

The Radio Amateur is

CONSIDERATE…He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others.

LOYAL…He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local clubs, the IARU Radio Society in his/[her] country, through which Amateur Radio in his/[her] country is represented nationally and internationally.

PROGRESSIVE…He/[She] keeps his/[her] station up to date. It is well-built and efficient. His/[Her] operating practice is above reproach.

FRIENDLY…He/[She] operates slowly and patiently when requested; offers friendly advice and counsel to beginners; kind assistance, cooperation and consideration for the interests of others. These are the marks of the amateur spirit.

BALANCED…Radio is a hobby, never interfering with duties owed to family, job, school or community.

PATRIOTIC…His/[Her] station and skills are always ready for service to country and community.

- adapted from the original Amateur's Code, written by Paul M. Segal, W9EEA, in 1928

Home work! page 270 i KonCEPT 13.9 Radioamatörens hederskod + 13.10 Radioamatörens ordningsregler

Your QSO's and other happenings with the radiostation should be noted in a stations diary, also known as the logbook. There used to exist requirements from the government to keep a logbook but not today.

Ham radio is built on trust and then it is very important to be able to document your radio activity. For example in EMC situations it is very critical to be able to prove when you transmitted or not.

Write at least the following in the log:

• Time for start and stop of the QSO (UTC and don't forget the date)
• Opposite station call sign
• Your output power
• Frequency (band or exact)
• Mode (SSB/FT8/CW…)
• Your QTH
• Signal report (599)

Chapter 14 Bestämmelser → home work. Read the laws required.