English · Slang Attested

california kilowatt

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Meaning · English

An amateur radio broadcast strength exceeding the legal limit of one kilowatt, or (by extension) a transmitter broadcasting in this manner.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sức mạnh phát sóng radio nghiệp dư vượt quá giới hạn pháp luật một kilowatt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A few nights ago conditions on 20 were at their usual level, the California kilowatts were in full charge, the 50 watt diehards were busy calling endless CQ's, and the DX stations were reaping the harvest.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “california kilowatt” mean?

An amateur radio broadcast strength exceeding the legal limit of one kilowatt, or (by extension) a transmitter broadcasting in this manner.

Is “california kilowatt” formal or informal?

california kilowatt is generally slang.

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