HF Operations

Question 1

What is the meaning of the procedural signal “CQ”?

Answer 1

Calling any station

Question 2

Which of the following is a guideline when choosing an operating frequency for calling CQ?

Answer 2

All of these choices are correct
(Listen first to be sure that no one else is using the frequency
Ask if the frequency is in use
Make sure you are in your assigned band)

Question 3

How should you respond to a station calling CQ?

Answer 3

Transmit the other station’s call sign followed by your call sign

Question 4

Which of the following is required when making on-the-air test transmissions?

Answer 4

Identify the transmitting station

Question 5

Which Q signal indicates that you are receiving interference from other stations?

Answer 5

QRM

Question 6

Which Q signal indicates that you are changing frequency?

Answer 6

QSY

Question 7

What is a band plan, beyond the privileges established by the FCC?

Answer 7

A voluntary guideline for using different modes or activities within an amateur band

Question 8

Which of the following applies when two stations transmitting on the same frequency interfere with each other?

Answer 8

Common courtesy should prevail, but no one has absolute right to an amateur frequency