 While focused on simple technologies from the past, AMers may also mix state-of-the-art technology with their vintage interests, such as experimenting with synchronous detection to enable reception of AM signals free of static and fading.Conversations (QSO's in ham slang) are typically configured as "roundtables" consisting of several participants.Interested newcomers are usually encouraged to switch their modern transceivers to AM mode, introduce themselves, and join the conversation.