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INTERACTIVE RADIOGRAM FORMS

Formal message traffic looks best printed on formal Radiogram forms. TCTTN offers several versions of the Radiogram form in convenient PDF format. You can print out the size and style that best suits your needs.

The forms are interactive, which means you can type your Radiogram message directly into the form, then print out a completely filled-in form. Simply press the Tab key to move from one field to the next. It's really easy, and perfect for your home printer.

To use these forms, you'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can downloaded here.

Need blank Radiogram forms? Simply print out as many copies of the Radiogram form as you like.

You should have a copy of every message that you handle, whether it was accepted for delivery, or simply relayed to another station. Messages should be retained for one year, then discarded.

If you have the ability to create or print PDF forms, consider downloading this form, filling in the fields pertaining to your own name, address, and callsign, and saving the result as a new PDF. This will save you some subsequent typing as you print forms.

The Standard Radiogram Form prints on standard 11 x 8.5 inch paper. Two forms are printed on each page. This form is identical to product offered by the American Radio Relay League.

Each word in the message Text is a separate data field. When you type in the message text, press the Tab key after each word. This allows you to quickly count the words and compare them to the message Check Count.

Our Ink-Saver Radiogram Form is the same as the Standard Radiogram, but without the black bar at the top of the page that consumes so much ink or toner.

Get the answering maching again? Try the 3 by 5 inch Postcard Radiogram Form, which is on Pages 2 and 3 of the ink-saver form. Once you've filled in the top of the regular form, Page 2 has the front side of the postcard, and Page 3 is the back.

The paper feed on most printers can be adjusted to accomodate off-sized paper, like the 3x5 card. Depending on what type of printer you have, this may or may not work for you. But you're a ham, so experiment and see what you can accomplish!

To customize the 3 x 5 Radiogram form:

1.	Fill in the Ink Saver radiogram form on your computer
2.	Print out only page 1 on regular 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper.
3.	Print out only page 2 on 3 x 5 card stock. If you're using an ink-jet printer, wait for the ink to dry.
4.	Print out only page 3 on the opposite side of the 3 x 5 card..

The Post Card Radiogram is experimental as of this writing. If this works out, we will add a second postcard to match the second radiogram on page one, and probably do the same for the standard form. We may also add larger postcard sizes, if an affordable source of larger card stock can be located. Have you check the prices for pre-cut card stock at the office supply stores? Yikes!

Where to get paper: Plain white 3 inch by 5 inch cards are available at anywhere office supplies are sold for about $1 per hundred. These have been spotted at drug stores and supermarkets, too. Avoid the cards with pre-printed blue lines.

If you're old fashioned, you can get pads of radiogram forms and radiogram postcards directly from the ARRL Products Catalog.