Station Operation - T2A Flashcards
What is the most common repeater frequency offset in the 2 meter band?
Plus or minus 600 kHz
What is the national calling frequency for FM simplex operations in the 70 cm band?
446.000 MHz
What is a common repeater frequency offset in the 70 cm band?
Plus or minus 5 MHz
What is an appropriate way to call another station on a repeater if you know the other station’s call sign?
Say the station’s call sign then identify with your call sign
What should you transmit when responding to a call of CQ?
The other station’s call sign followed by your call sign
What must an amateur operator do when making on-air transmissions to test equipment or antennas?
Properly identify the transmitting station
Which of the following is true when making a test transmission?
Station identification is required at least every ten minutes during the test and at the end
What is the meaning of the procedural signal “CQ”?
Calling any station
What brief statement is often used in place of “CQ” to indicate that you are listening on a repeater?
Say your call sign
What is a band plan, beyond the privileges established by the FCC?
A voluntary guideline for using different modes or activities within an amateur band
What are the FCC rules regarding power levels used in the amateur bands?
An amateur must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communication
