huǒ​tuǐ​zú

amateur radio operators

火腿族 huǒ​tuǐ​zú
amateur radio operators
Amateur radio hobbyists, especially those who hold a license. Translated from the English term "radio ham"; the word "ham" was jokingly translated as 火腿 huǒ​tuǐ (ham). This group is sometimes contrasted with 香肠族 xiāng​cháng​zú, which refers to beginners or unlicensed operators.

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