Ham Radio General Class Test HF Operating Procedures 2

Question 1

What does the Q code 'QSY' mean?

Accepted Answer

Change your transmitting frequency

Answer

QSY means 'change your transmitting frequency' or a request to do so.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

The DX station announces 'listening up' or a specific offset

Answer

DX stations typically announce where they are listening, such as 'up 5' or 'listening 14.200-14.210.'

Question 3

What is the standard phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'G'?

Accepted Answer

Golf

Answer

The ITU phonetic alphabet word for 'G' is 'Golf.'

Question 4

Which RST report number indicates a perfectly readable, extremely strong signal?

Accepted Answer

59

Answer

RST 59 means Readability 5 (perfectly readable) and Signal Strength 9 (extremely strong).

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'net control station' in an HF net?

Accepted Answer

To direct stations to check in and maintain order in the net

Answer

Net control directs check-ins, assigns turn to speak, and maintains orderly communication in the net.

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