Ham Radio Technician Test Operating Procedures & Etiquette 2

Question 1

When should you give your call sign during a lengthy contact on a repeater?

Accepted Answer

At least every 10 minutes and at the end of the contact

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Only at the beginning of the contact

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At the end of the contact only

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Every 5 minutes throughout the contact

Question 2

What is the proper way to break into an ongoing conversation on a repeater when you have emergency traffic?

Accepted Answer

Wait for a pause and say 'Break Break' or 'Emergency'

Answer

Key up and start talking immediately

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Call the repeater trustee on a separate frequency

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Send a text message to one of the operators

Question 3

What does it mean when an operator says 'QSL' during a contact?

Accepted Answer

I acknowledge receipt of your transmission

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I am ending this contact

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Please stand by

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I am changing frequency

Question 4

Which practice is considered poor operating etiquette on a crowded HF band?

Accepted Answer

Using long, detailed descriptions of your station equipment during every contact

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Listening before transmitting

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Keeping transmissions brief and to the point

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Waiting for a clear frequency before calling CQ

Question 5

What is the correct phonetic alphabet word for the letter 'W'?

Accepted Answer

Whiskey

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Washington

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William

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Walnut

Question 6

When operating on a simplex frequency that is also used as a repeater input, what should you do before transmitting?

Accepted Answer

Listen carefully to determine if the frequency is in use

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Transmit briefly to test the frequency

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Announce your intentions on a calling frequency first

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Check the frequency coordinator's website

Question 7

What is the purpose of using a phonetic alphabet when exchanging call signs?

Accepted Answer

To reduce errors caused by similar-sounding letters over the air

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To make transmissions sound more professional

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To comply with FCC regulations requiring phonetics

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To allow non-English speakers to understand call signs