Ham Radio General Class Test HF Operating Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the general HF band plan purpose of frequencies near the low end of a phone subband?

Accepted Answer

They are typically used for DX and intercontinental contacts

Answer

By convention, frequencies near the low end of HF phone subbands are used for DX (long-distance) contacts.

Question 2

What does the term 'lid' refer to in amateur radio slang?

Accepted Answer

A poor or inconsiderate operator

Answer

'Lid' is slang for an inexperienced or discourteous amateur radio operator.

Question 3

When should a General class licensee use the prosign 'AR' in CW operation?

Accepted Answer

At the end of a transmission to indicate it is complete

Answer

The prosign AR (sent as a single character: .-.-.) signifies 'end of message' or end of transmission in CW.

Question 4

What is 'third-party traffic' in amateur radio communications?

Accepted Answer

Messages passed on behalf of someone who is not a licensed amateur

Answer

Third-party traffic is a message or communication sent on behalf of someone who is not a licensed amateur operator.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when calling CQ?

Accepted Answer

Calling CQ for 5 minutes continuously without a break to listen

Answer

Long continuous CQ calls without pausing to listen are inconsiderate and waste spectrum; short CQs followed by listening are proper practice.

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