Deep Dive: E2C06
The correct answer is C: In the weak signal segment of the band, with most of the activity near the calling frequency. During a VHF/UHF contest, in which band segment would you expect to find the highest level of SSB or CW activity is in the weak signal segment of the band, with most of the activity near the calling frequency. VHF/UHF contests focus on weak signal operation. For amateur radio operators, this is important for contest operation. Understanding this helps when participating in VHF/UHF contests.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. At the top of each band in contest segment isn't correct - VHF/UHF contests are in weak signal segments, not top of band. Top of band isn't correct. Option B: Incorrect. In the middle of each band on national calling frequency isn't correct - VHF/UHF contests are in weak signal segments, not middle of band. Middle of band isn't correct. Option D: Incorrect. In the middle of band 25 kHz above national calling frequency isn't correct - VHF/UHF contests are in weak signal segments. 25 kHz above isn't correct.
Exam Tip
VHF/UHF contest SSB/CW activity = in weak signal segment near calling frequency. Think 'V'HF/'U'HF 'C'ontest = 'W'eak 'S'ignal segment. VHF/UHF contests focus on weak signal operation near calling frequencies. Not top of band, not middle of band, not 25 kHz above - just weak signal segment.
Memory Aid
VHF/UHF contest SSB/CW activity = in weak signal segment near calling frequency. Think 'V'HF/'U'HF 'C'ontest = 'W'eak 'S'ignal. VHF/UHF contests focus on weak signal operation. Important for contest operation.
Real-World Example
During a VHF/UHF contest: The highest level of SSB or CW activity is in the weak signal segment of the band, with most of the activity near the calling frequency. VHF/UHF contests emphasize weak signal work, so activity is concentrated in the weak signal portions of the bands. This is where you'll find the most activity - weak signal segment near calling frequency.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E2C
Reference: 2024-2028 Question Pool · E2 - Operating Procedures
Key Concepts
Verified Content
Question from the official FCC Extra Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the E2C topic.