How should you respond to a station calling CQ?
The correct answer is C: Transmit the other station's call sign followed by your call sign. This is the standard procedure for responding to a station calling CQ. You acknowledge the calling station by repeating their call sign, then identify yourself with your call sign.
This format ensures the calling station knows you're responding to them specifically, and it clearly identifies who is responding. The format is: '[Their call sign], this is [Your call sign].' This is the universal way to answer a CQ call and is used on all bands and modes. It's clear, professional, and follows international amateur radio operating procedures.
Exam Tip
Answer CQ = Their call, then yours. Remember: When responding to CQ, say the calling station's call sign first, then your own. This is the standard format worldwide.
Memory Aid
"**A**nswer **C**Q = **A**cknowledge **C**aller **T**hen **Y**ourself (think 'AC = ACTY')"
Real-World Application
You hear 'CQ CQ CQ, this is Whiskey One Alpha Bravo Charlie' on 146.52 MHz. You respond: 'Whiskey One Alpha Bravo Charlie, this is Kilo Alpha One Bravo Charlie.' This acknowledges you heard their call and clearly identifies yourself as the responding station.
FCC Part 97.119Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. You don't repeat 'CQ' when responding. CQ is only used by the station calling, not by those responding.
Option B: Incorrect. This reverses the proper order. You should say their call sign first, then yours, not yours first.
Option D: Incorrect. While you'll exchange signal reports, you don't start with a signal report. You start by acknowledging their call sign, then identifying yourself.
题目解析
The correct answer is C: Transmit the other station's call sign followed by your call sign. This is the standard procedure for responding to a station calling CQ. You acknowledge the calling station by repeating their call sign, then identify yourself with your call sign. This format ensures the calling station knows you're responding to them specifically, and it clearly identifies who is responding. The format is: '[Their call sign], this is [Your call sign].' This is the universal way to answer a CQ call and is used on all bands and modes. It's clear, professional, and follows international amateur radio operating procedures.
考试技巧
Answer CQ = Their call, then yours. Remember: When responding to CQ, say the calling station's call sign first, then your own. This is the standard format worldwide.
记忆口诀
**A**nswer **C**Q = **A**cknowledge **C**aller **T**hen **Y**ourself (think 'AC = ACTY')
实际应用示例
You hear 'CQ CQ CQ, this is Whiskey One Alpha Bravo Charlie' on 146.52 MHz. You respond: 'Whiskey One Alpha Bravo Charlie, this is Kilo Alpha One Bravo Charlie.' This acknowledges you heard their call and clearly identifies yourself as the responding station.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. You don't repeat 'CQ' when responding. CQ is only used by the station calling, not by those responding. Option B: Incorrect. This reverses the proper order. You should say their call sign first, then yours, not yours first. Option D: Incorrect. While you'll exchange signal reports, you don't start with a signal report. You start by acknowledging their call sign, then identifying yourself.
知识点
Responding to CQ, Operating procedure, Station identification, Amateur radio etiquette
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