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Sub Element G2: Operating Procedures Flashcards

1
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Which sideband is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?

A

Upper sideband

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Which of the following modes is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160-meter, 75-meter, and 40-meter bands?

A

Lower sideband

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Which of the following is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF bands?

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Upper sideband

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Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17-meter and 12- meter bands?

A

Upper sideband

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5
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Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the HF amateur bands?

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Single sideband

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Which of the following is an advantage when using single sideband, as compared to other analog voice modes on the HF amateur bands?

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Less bandwidth used and greater power efficiency

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7
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Which of the following statements is true of the single sideband voice mode?

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Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed

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What is the recommended way to break in to a phone contact?

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Say your call sign once

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9
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Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-meter, 75-meter, and 40- meter bands?

A

It is good amateur practice

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10
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Which of the following statements is true of voice VOX operation versus PTT operation?

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It allows “hands free” operation

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11
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Generally, who should respond to a station in the contiguous 48 states who calls “CQ DX”?

A

Any stations outside the lower 48 states

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12
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What control is typically adjusted for proper ALC setting on an amateur single sideband transceiver?

A

Transmit audio or microphone gain

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13
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Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies in non-emergency situations?

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Except during FCC-declared emergencies, no one has priority access to frequencies

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14
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What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?

A

Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed

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15
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What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact and you notice interference from other stations on the frequency?

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Attempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner

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16
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When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?

A

150 to 500 Hz

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17
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When selecting an SSB transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?

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Approximately 3 kHz

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18
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What is a practical way to avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?

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Send “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign

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19
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Which of the following complies with good amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?

A

Follow the voluntary band plan for the operating mode you intend to use

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20
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What is the voluntary band plan restriction for U.S. station transmitting within the 48 contiguous states in the 50.1 to 50.125 MHz band segment?

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Only contacts with stations not within the 48 contiguous states

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21
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Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?

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Only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license

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22
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When is an amateur station allowed to use any means at its disposal to assist another station in distress?

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At any time during an actual emergency

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23
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What frequency should be used to send a distress call?

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Whichever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress message

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24
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Which of the following describes full break-in telegraphy (QSK)?

A

Transmitting stations can receive between code characters and elements

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25
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What should you do if a CW station sends “QRS?”

A

Send slower

26
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What does it mean when a CW operator sends “KN” at the end of a transmission?

A

Listening only for a specific station or stations

27
Q

What does the Q signal “QRL?” mean?

A

“Are you busy?” or “Is this frequency in use?”

28
Q

What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse code?

A

The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no faster than the CQ

29
Q

What does the term “zero beat” mean in CW operation?

A

Matching the transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal

30
Q

When sending CW, what does a “C” mean when added to the RST report?

A

Chirpy or unstable signal

31
Q

What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message when using CW?

A

AR

32
Q

What does the Q signal “QSL” mean?

A

I acknowledge receipt

33
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What does the Q signal “QRN” mean?

A

I am troubled by static

34
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What does the Q signal “QRV” mean?

A

I am ready to receive messages

35
Q

What is the Volunteer Monitoring Program?

A

Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations

36
Q

Which of the following are objectives of the Volunteer Monitoring Program?

A

To encourage amateur radio operators to self-regulate and comply with the rules

37
Q

What skills learned during hidden transmitter hunts are of help to the Volunteer Monitoring Program?

A

Direction finding used to locate stations violating FCC rules

38
Q

Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection map?

A

A map that shows true bearings and distances from a particular location

39
Q

Which of the following is a good way to indicate on a clear frequency in the HF phone bands that you are looking for a contact with any station?

A

Repeat “CQ” a few times, followed by “this is,” then your call sign a few times, then pause to listen, repeat as necessary

40
Q

How is a directional antenna pointed when making a “long-path” contact with another station?

A

180 degrees from the station’s short-path heading

41
Q

Which of the following are examples of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?

A

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta

42
Q

What is a reason why many amateurs keep a station log?

A

To help with a reply if the FCC requests information

43
Q

Which of the following is required when participating in a contest on HF frequencies?

A

Identify your station per normal FCC regulations

44
Q

What is QRP operation?

A

Low-power transmit operation

45
Q

Which of the following is typical of the lower HF frequencies during the summer?

A

High levels of atmospheric noise or “static”

46
Q

Which mode is normally used when sending RTTY signals via AFSK with an SSB transmitter?

A

LSB

47
Q

How can a PACTOR modem or controller be used to determine if the channel is in use by other PACTOR stations?

A

Put the modem or controller in a mode which allows monitoring communications without a connection

48
Q

What symptoms may result from other signals interfering with a PACTOR or WINMOR transmission?

A

Frequent retries or timeouts

Long pauses in message transmission

Failure to establish a connection between stations

All these choices are correct

49
Q

What segment of the 20-meter band is most often used for digital transmissions (avoiding the DX propagation beacons)?

A

14.070 - 14.112 MHz

50
Q

What is the standard sideband used to generate a JT65, JT9, or FT8 digital signal when using AFSK in any amateur band??

A

USB

51
Q

What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands?

A

170 Hz

52
Q

What segment of the 80-meter band is most commonly used for digital transmissions?

A

3570 - 3600 kHz

53
Q

In what segment of the 20-meter band are most PSK31 operations commonly found?

A

Below the RTTY segment, near 14.070 MHz

54
Q

How do you join a contact between two stations using the PACTOR protocol?

A

Joining an existing contact is not possible, PACTOR connections are limited to two stations

55
Q

Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?

A

Transmit a connect message on the station’s published frequency

56
Q

Which of the following is characteristic of the FT8 mode of the WSJT-X family?

A

Typical exchanges are limited to call signs, grid locators, and signal reports

57
Q

Which of the following connectors would be a good choice for a serial data port?

A

DE-9

58
Q

Which communication system sometimes uses the internet to transfer messages?

A

Winlink

59
Q

What could be wrong if you cannot decode an RTTY or other FSK signal even though it is apparently tuned in properly?

A

The mark and space frequencies may be reversed

You may have selected the wrong baud rate

You may be listening on the wrong sideband

All these choices are correct

60
Q

Which of the following is a requirement when using the FT8 digital mode?

A

Computer time accurate within approximately 1 second

General License Ham Radio (10 decks)

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