Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?
The correct answer is D: Transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency. A way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station is to transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency. Gateway stations publish their frequencies, and you connect by sending the appropriate connect message. For amateur radio operators, this is the standard way to access gateway stations. Understanding this helps when using digital messaging systems.
Exam Tip
Connect to gateway = transmit connect message on published frequency. Think 'G'ateway 'C'onnection = 'G'ateway 'C'onnect message on 'C'orrect frequency. Transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency. Not email, not 'QRL', not just responding - active connect message.
Memory Aid
"Connect to gateway = transmit connect message on published frequency. Think 'G'ateway 'C'onnection = 'G'ateway 'C'onnect message. Transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency. Standard way to access digital messaging systems."
Real-World Application
You want to connect to a Winlink gateway station. You look up the gateway's published frequency (e.g., 14.105 MHz) and transmit the appropriate connect message. The gateway recognizes your connect message and establishes the connection. This is the standard way to access digital messaging system gateways.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Sending email to the system control operator doesn't establish radio contact - you need to connect via radio on the published frequency.
Option B: Incorrect. Sending 'QRL' in Morse code doesn't connect to a gateway - 'QRL' is for checking if a frequency is in use, not for connecting to gateways.
Option C: Incorrect. Responding when the station broadcasts its SSID doesn't establish a connection - you need to transmit a connect message, not just respond to broadcasts.
题目解析
The correct answer is D: Transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency. A way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station is to transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency. Gateway stations publish their frequencies, and you connect by sending the appropriate connect message. For amateur radio operators, this is the standard way to access gateway stations. Understanding this helps when using digital messaging systems.
考试技巧
Connect to gateway = transmit connect message on published frequency. Think 'G'ateway 'C'onnection = 'G'ateway 'C'onnect message on 'C'orrect frequency. Transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency. Not email, not 'QRL', not just responding - active connect message.
记忆口诀
Connect to gateway = transmit connect message on published frequency. Think 'G'ateway 'C'onnection = 'G'ateway 'C'onnect message. Transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency. Standard way to access digital messaging systems.
实际应用示例
You want to connect to a Winlink gateway station. You look up the gateway's published frequency (e.g., 14.105 MHz) and transmit the appropriate connect message. The gateway recognizes your connect message and establishes the connection. This is the standard way to access digital messaging system gateways.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. Sending email to the system control operator doesn't establish radio contact - you need to connect via radio on the published frequency. Option B: Incorrect. Sending 'QRL' in Morse code doesn't connect to a gateway - 'QRL' is for checking if a frequency is in use, not for connecting to gateways. Option C: Incorrect. Responding when the station broadcasts its SSID doesn't establish a connection - you need to transmit a connect message, not just respond to broadcasts.
知识点
Digital messaging systems, Gateway stations, Connect messages, Digital modes
Verified Content
Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.