How do HAMs communicate?

They use many different operating modes to communicate. The operating modes use different techniques to transmit information (Voice, Pictures, Data).

 

Voice Pictures Data
 - Frequency modulation (FM)
 - Amplitude modulation (AM)
 - Single Side Band modulation (SSB)
Fax (Faksimile)
Slow scan TV (SSTV)
Amateur TV (ATV)
Morse code (Telegraphy)
Radio teletype
Computer data

 

 

More information about operating modes