HF Operating Procedures Flashcards
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What is the general HF band plan purpose of frequencies near the low end of a phone subband?
Answer: They are typically used for DX and intercontinental contacts
By convention, frequencies near the low end of HF phone subbands are used for DX (long-distance) contacts.
What does the term 'lid' refer to in amateur radio slang?
Answer: A poor or inconsiderate operator
'Lid' is slang for an inexperienced or discourteous amateur radio operator.
When should a General class licensee use the prosign 'AR' in CW operation?
Answer: At the end of a transmission to indicate it is complete
The prosign AR (sent as a single character: .-.-.) signifies 'end of message' or end of transmission in CW.
What is 'third-party traffic' in amateur radio communications?
Answer: Messages passed on behalf of someone who is not a licensed amateur
Third-party traffic is a message or communication sent on behalf of someone who is not a licensed amateur operator.
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when calling CQ?
Answer: Calling CQ for 5 minutes continuously without a break to listen
Long continuous CQ calls without pausing to listen are inconsiderate and waste spectrum; short CQs followed by listening are proper practice.
What is the purpose of using 'UTC' (Coordinated Universal Time) in amateur radio logging?
Answer: To provide a common time reference for operators in different time zones worldwide
UTC gives a universal reference time so amateur logs are consistent regardless of local time zones.
What is the meaning of the term 'pileup' in HF DX operating?
Answer: Many stations calling a rare DX station simultaneously
A pileup occurs when many amateur stations simultaneously try to contact a rare or sought-after DX station.