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 A log entry from a ham radio operator!

Here's a breakdown of the information:

* **Date and Time**: The transmission took place on the date associated with the "13" (which is January, but not specified which year) at 12:12 UTC.
* **Callsign**: JK1UWZ is the amateur radio callsign of the operator who transmitted this message.
* **Grid Square**: JP-1210 is the IARU region and grid square where the transmission took place. The "JP" indicates Japan, and the number "1210" specifies a particular grid square in that country.
* **Location**: Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens Prefectural Park (also known as Edo-Tokyo Museum) is located in Tokyo, Japan (prefecture "JP-TK"). This park is indeed in the JP-1210 grid square.
* **Frequency and Mode**: The transmission was on 433.040 MHz FM, which is a VHF frequency used for FM amateur radio transmissions.
* **QRT**: QRT means the transmitter has been turned off (gone quiet).
* **TNX**: TNX stands for "Thanks" or "Thank you", indicating that JK1UWZ appreciates the reception of their transmission by someone, possibly another ham radio operator.