HF Operating Procedures Flashcards
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What does the Q code 'QSY' mean?
Answer: Change your transmitting frequency
QSY means 'change your transmitting frequency' or a request to do so.
When operating split frequency on HF, the station transmits on one frequency and listens on another — how do you know which frequency to listen on?
Answer: The DX station announces 'listening up' or a specific offset
DX stations typically announce where they are listening, such as 'up 5' or 'listening 14.200-14.210.'
What is the standard phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'G'?
Answer: Golf
The ITU phonetic alphabet word for 'G' is 'Golf.'
Which RST report number indicates a perfectly readable, extremely strong signal?
Answer: 59
RST 59 means Readability 5 (perfectly readable) and Signal Strength 9 (extremely strong).
What is the purpose of a 'net control station' in an HF net?
Answer: To direct stations to check in and maintain order in the net
Net control directs check-ins, assigns turn to speak, and maintains orderly communication in the net.
What is the correct way to indicate you are listening after a CQ call?
Answer: Say your callsign followed by 'listening' or 'standing by'
After a CQ, operators say their callsign and 'listening' or 'standing by' to indicate they await a response.
What does 'working simplex' mean on HF?
Answer: Both stations transmit and receive on the same frequency
Simplex operation means both stations use the same single frequency for both transmitting and receiving.