What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
The correct answer is B: Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed. If you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in, the first thing you should do is acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed. Emergency situations require immediate attention. For amateur radio operators, this is the proper emergency procedure. Understanding this helps ensure effective emergency response.
Exam Tip
Hear distress = acknowledge and determine assistance needed. Think 'D'istress = 'D'etermine what's needed first. Acknowledge the station in distress immediately and assess what assistance is required. Not about coordinator, power, or ceasing - about acknowledging and helping.
Memory Aid
"Hear distress = acknowledge and determine assistance. Think 'D'istress = 'D'etermine what's needed. Acknowledge the station in distress immediately and assess what assistance is required. First priority in emergency situations."
Real-World Application
You're having a QSO when you hear 'MAYDAY MAYDAY' from a station in distress. You immediately acknowledge: 'This is K2XYZ, I copy your distress call. What is your situation and what assistance do you need?' This is the first step - acknowledge and assess, then coordinate help.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Informing your local emergency coordinator is important but not the first step - first acknowledge the distress call and assess the situation.
Option C: Incorrect. Decreasing power might help, but the first priority is acknowledging the distress call and determining what's needed.
Option D: Incorrect. Ceasing all transmissions is wrong - you need to acknowledge the distress call and help coordinate assistance.
题目解析
The correct answer is B: Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed. If you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in, the first thing you should do is acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed. Emergency situations require immediate attention. For amateur radio operators, this is the proper emergency procedure. Understanding this helps ensure effective emergency response.
考试技巧
Hear distress = acknowledge and determine assistance needed. Think 'D'istress = 'D'etermine what's needed first. Acknowledge the station in distress immediately and assess what assistance is required. Not about coordinator, power, or ceasing - about acknowledging and helping.
记忆口诀
Hear distress = acknowledge and determine assistance. Think 'D'istress = 'D'etermine what's needed. Acknowledge the station in distress immediately and assess what assistance is required. First priority in emergency situations.
实际应用示例
You're having a QSO when you hear 'MAYDAY MAYDAY' from a station in distress. You immediately acknowledge: 'This is K2XYZ, I copy your distress call. What is your situation and what assistance do you need?' This is the first step - acknowledge and assess, then coordinate help.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. Informing your local emergency coordinator is important but not the first step - first acknowledge the distress call and assess the situation. Option C: Incorrect. Decreasing power might help, but the first priority is acknowledging the distress call and determining what's needed. Option D: Incorrect. Ceasing all transmissions is wrong - you need to acknowledge the distress call and help coordinate assistance.
知识点
Emergency procedures, Distress signals, Emergency response, Operating procedures
Verified Content
Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.