amateur radio

Questions

What does amateur radio mean?

The hobby or pastime of communicating by two-way radio, often striving for challenging long-distance (“DX”) receptions.

How to pronounce amateur radio

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “amateur radio”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “amateur radio”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “amateur radio” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.