Ham Radio Technician Test Operating Procedures & Etiquette 5

Question 1

What should you do if you accidentally transmit on a frequency where a net is in progress?

Accepted Answer

Apologize to the net control station and immediately clear the frequency

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Continue your transmission since you have equal frequency rights

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Ask the net to move to accommodate your contact

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Increase power to complete your transmission quickly

Question 2

What is the role of a 'Net Control Station' (NCS) during an amateur radio net?

Accepted Answer

To direct the flow of communication and recognize stations wishing to participate

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To act as a relay for all signals on the net frequency

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To log contacts and report them to the FCC

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To boost the signal strength of weaker stations on the net

Question 3

What does it mean to 'check in' to an amateur radio net?

Accepted Answer

To announce your call sign to the Net Control Station when invited to do so

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To register with the FCC before operating on a net frequency

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To listen to the net for at least 10 minutes before transmitting

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To verify the net frequency is authorized for your license class

Question 4

What is proper etiquette when signing off from a contact with another amateur operator?

Accepted Answer

Give your call sign and a standard sign-off such as '73' or 'good day'

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Simply stop transmitting without any closing

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Ask the other operator for permission to end the contact

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Transmit your call sign five times to ensure reception

Question 5

If you hear 'QSY to 146.460' during a contact, what does the other station want you to do?

Accepted Answer

Move your transmitting and receiving to 146.460 MHz

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Increase your power to 146.460 watts

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Reduce transmit frequency offset by 146.460 kHz

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Switch to mode 146.460 on your radio's memory channels

Question 6

What is the significance of the number '73' in amateur radio?

Accepted Answer

It is a traditional expression meaning 'best regards' or 'best wishes'

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It indicates the operator is running 73 watts of power

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It is the standard repeater offset for 2-meter operation

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It refers to Article 73 of the FCC rules governing amateur radio

Question 7

What is the recommended action if you are mobile and your signal is causing interference to a repeater due to multipath or poor signal?

Accepted Answer

Move to a different location or use a different repeater

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Increase transmitter power to overcome the interference

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Switch to a higher deviation setting on your radio

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Ask the repeater trustee to adjust the repeater's sensitivity