ARRL ARRL Operating Procedures and Bands 2

Question 1

What does the term 'QRP' mean in amateur radio?

Accepted Answer

Transmit at low power (5 watts or less for CW)

Answer

QRP refers to low-power operation, conventionally 5 watts or less for CW and 10 watts PEP or less for voice transmissions.

Question 2

What is an amateur radio 'repeater'?

Accepted Answer

An automated station that receives and retransmits signals to extend range

Answer

A repeater is an automated amateur radio station that simultaneously receives on one frequency and retransmits on another to extend the range of mobile and portable stations.

Question 3

What is 'DXing' in amateur radio?

Accepted Answer

Making contact with distant stations, especially in other countries

Answer

DXing refers to the amateur radio practice of making contact with distant stations, particularly those in rare or foreign locations.

Question 4

What is an amateur radio 'net'?

Accepted Answer

An organized group of stations meeting on a specific frequency at a scheduled time

Answer

A net is an organized group of amateur radio stations that convene on a designated frequency at a scheduled time for a specific purpose.

Question 5

What does the Q-code 'QSL' mean in amateur radio?

Accepted Answer

I acknowledge receipt / confirmation of communication

Answer

QSL means 'I acknowledge receipt' and in amateur radio it confirms a two-way communication, typically documented via a QSL card.

(ARRL) American Radio Relay League Practice Test

(ARRL) American Radio Relay League Practice Test

ARRL ARRL Operating Procedures and Bands 2