Unlock the Power of Radio Communication with RTTY

RTTY stands for Radio Teletype Telephone Youth. It is a mode of radio communication that uses Morse code to transmit text messages. The name "Youth" was chosen because the mode was originally developed in the 1920s as a way for young people to communicate with each other using amateur radio equipment.

RTTY is similar to CW (Continuous Wave) operation, but instead of sending dots and dashes directly, RTTY uses a typewriter-like keyboard to generate the Morse code signals. This makes it easier and faster to send messages, especially for those who are not skilled in CW.

RTTY is still used today by many amateur radio operators, particularly in contests and other competitive events. It is also a popular mode for communicating with other hams during emergency situations or when other modes of communication are unavailable.