Section T2C

T2C  Simplex operations; RST signal reporting; choice of equipment for

desired communications; communications modes including amateur

television (ATV), packet radio; Q signals, procedural signals and

abbreviations

 

T2C01 @N2B14

What is simplex operation?

A.  Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency

B.  Transmitting and receiving over a wide area

C.  Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on another

D.  Transmitting one-way communications

 

T2C02 @N2B15

When should you use simplex operation instead of a repeater?

A.  When the most reliable communications are needed

B.  When a contact is possible without using a repeater

C.  When an emergency telephone call is needed

D.  When you are traveling and need some local information

 

T2C03 @T2B01

Why should simplex be used where possible, instead of using a

repeater?

A.  Signal range will be increased

B.  Long distance toll charges will be avoided

C.  The repeater will not be tied up unnecessarily

D.  Your antenna's effectiveness will be better tested

 

T2C04 @T2B02

If you are talking to a station using a repeater, how would you find

out if you could communicate using simplex instead?

A.  See if you can clearly receive the station on the repeater's input

frequency

B.  See if you can clearly receive the station on a lower frequency

band

C.  See if you can clearly receive a more distant repeater

D.  See if a third station can clearly receive both of you

 

T2C05 @N2A13

What does RST mean in a signal report?

A.  Recovery, signal strength, tempo

B.  Recovery, signal speed, tone

C.  Readability, signal speed, tempo

D.  Readability, signal strength, tone

 

T2C06 @T2B07

What is the meaning of: "Your signal report is five nine plus 20

dB..."?

A.  Your signal strength has increased by a factor of 100

B.  Repeat your transmission on a frequency 20 kHz higher

C.  The bandwidth of your signal is 20 decibels above linearity

D.  A relative signal-strength meter reading is 20 decibels greater

than strength 9

 

T2C07 @N2A07

What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?

A.  "Call on the quarter hour"

B.  "New antenna is being tested" (no station should answer)

C.  "Only the called station should transmit"

D.  "Calling any station"

 

T2C08 @N2A16

What is a QSL card in the amateur service?

A.  A letter or postcard from an amateur pen pal

B.  A Notice of Violation from the FCC

C.  A written acknowledgment of communications between two amateurs

D.  A postcard reminding you when your license will expire

 

T2C09 @N2A17

What is the correct way to call CQ when using voice?

A.  Say "CQ" once, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign

spoken three times

B.  Say "CQ" at least five times, followed by "this is," followed by

your call sign spoken once

C.  Say "CQ" three times, followed by "this is," followed by your call

sign spoken three times

D.  Say "CQ" at least ten times, followed by "this is," followed by

your call sign spoken once

 

T2C10 @N2A18

How should you answer a voice CQ call?

A.  Say the other station's call sign at least ten times, followed by

"this is," then your call sign at least twice

B.  Say the other station's call sign at least five times

phonetically, followed by "this is," then your call sign at least once

C.  Say the other station's call sign at least three times, followed

by "this is," then your call sign at least five times phonetically

D.  Say the other station's call sign once, followed by "this is,"

then your call sign given phonetically

 

T2C11 @T2A09

What is the meaning of: "Your signal is full quieting..."?

A.  Your signal is strong enough to overcome all receiver noise

B.  Your signal has no spurious sounds

C.  Your signal is not strong enough to be received

D.  Your signal is being received, but no audio is being heard


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