What is the recommended way to break into a phone contact?
The correct answer is B: Say your call sign once. The recommended way to break into a phone contact is to say your call sign once. This is brief, clear, and follows good operating practice. For amateur radio operators, this is the standard method for joining an ongoing conversation. Understanding this helps ensure proper operating procedures. Keep it simple and brief.
Exam Tip
Break into phone contact = say your call sign once. Think 'B'reak 'I'n = 'B'rief 'I'dentification. Simply say your call sign once. Not 'QRZ' (wrong meaning), not 'Breaker Breaker' (CB term), not 'CQ' (for calling, not breaking in).
Memory Aid
"Break into phone contact = say your call sign once. Think 'B'reak 'I'n = 'B'rief 'I'dentification. Simply say your call sign once. Brief and clear - standard operating procedure."
Real-World Application
You hear two stations talking and want to join. You simply say 'K2XYZ' once during a pause. This brief identification is the recommended way to break in. The stations will acknowledge you when appropriate. Keep it simple - just your call sign.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Saying 'QRZ' several times is not the proper way to break in - 'QRZ' means 'who is calling me,' not 'I want to break in.' Just say your call sign.
Option C: Incorrect. 'Breaker Breaker' is CB (Citizens Band) terminology, not amateur radio. Amateurs use their call sign.
Option D: Incorrect. Saying 'CQ' is for calling, not breaking in. 'CQ' means 'calling any station,' not 'I want to join this conversation.'
题目解析
The correct answer is B: Say your call sign once. The recommended way to break into a phone contact is to say your call sign once. This is brief, clear, and follows good operating practice. For amateur radio operators, this is the standard method for joining an ongoing conversation. Understanding this helps ensure proper operating procedures. Keep it simple and brief.
考试技巧
Break into phone contact = say your call sign once. Think 'B'reak 'I'n = 'B'rief 'I'dentification. Simply say your call sign once. Not 'QRZ' (wrong meaning), not 'Breaker Breaker' (CB term), not 'CQ' (for calling, not breaking in).
记忆口诀
Break into phone contact = say your call sign once. Think 'B'reak 'I'n = 'B'rief 'I'dentification. Simply say your call sign once. Brief and clear - standard operating procedure.
实际应用示例
You hear two stations talking and want to join. You simply say 'K2XYZ' once during a pause. This brief identification is the recommended way to break in. The stations will acknowledge you when appropriate. Keep it simple - just your call sign.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. Saying 'QRZ' several times is not the proper way to break in - 'QRZ' means 'who is calling me,' not 'I want to break in.' Just say your call sign. Option C: Incorrect. 'Breaker Breaker' is CB (Citizens Band) terminology, not amateur radio. Amateurs use their call sign. Option D: Incorrect. Saying 'CQ' is for calling, not breaking in. 'CQ' means 'calling any station,' not 'I want to join this conversation.'
知识点
Breaking into contacts, Phone operation, Operating procedures, Good operating practice
Verified Content
Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.