Deep Dive: G2C02
The correct answer is A: Send slower. If a CW station sends 'QRS?', you should send slower. 'QRS' means 'send slower' or 'reduce sending speed.' For amateur radio operators, this is a request to reduce your keying speed. Understanding this helps ensure proper CW communication. Always respond to QRS requests by slowing down.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option B (Change frequency): Incorrect. QRS doesn't mean change frequency - it means send slower. Changing frequency doesn't address the speed request. Option C (Increase your power): Incorrect. QRS doesn't mean increase power - it means send slower. Power level doesn't affect the speed request. Option D (Repeat everything twice): Incorrect. QRS doesn't mean repeat - it means send slower. Repeating doesn't address the speed issue.
Exam Tip
QRS? = send slower. Think 'Q'RS = 'Q'uery 'R'educe 'S'peed. If someone sends 'QRS?', they're asking you to send slower. Not about frequency, power, or repeating - just slow down your keying speed.
Memory Aid
QRS? = send slower. Think 'Q'RS = 'Q'uery 'R'educe 'S'peed. If someone sends 'QRS?', reduce your keying speed. Standard CW procedure for speed adjustment.
Real-World Example
You're sending CW at 25 words per minute, and the other station sends 'QRS?' because they can't copy that fast. You slow down to 15 words per minute. The 'QRS?' request means 'send slower' - you should reduce your keying speed to match their copying ability.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool
Subelement: G2C
Reference: 2023-2027 Question Pool · G2 - Operating Procedures
Key Concepts
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Question from the official FCC General Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the G2C topic.