Which of the following is standard practice when you participate in a net?
The correct answer is C: Unless you are reporting an emergency, transmit only when directed by the net control station. When participating in a net, the standard practice is to transmit only when directed by the Net Control Station, unless you have an emergency to report. This ensures orderly net operation and prevents chaos.
The Net Control Station manages the net and calls on stations in turn. You should wait for the NCS to direct you before transmitting. This keeps the net organized and allows the NCS to manage traffic flow effectively. The only exception is if you have an emergency - then you can break in immediately. Otherwise, follow the NCS's direction.
Exam Tip
Net participation = Transmit when directed. Remember: On a net, transmit only when directed by the Net Control Station, unless you're reporting an emergency. This maintains net discipline and orderly operation.
Memory Aid
"**N**et **P**articipation = **N**et **C**ontrol **P**ermission (think 'NP = NCP' = Net Control Permission)"
Real-World Application
You're checking into a traffic net. The Net Control Station calls 'Any stations wishing to check in?' You wait for the NCS to acknowledge you before transmitting. When the NCS says 'Go ahead with your check-in,' you respond with your call sign and any traffic you have. You don't transmit until the NCS directs you to do so, which keeps the net organized.
FCC Part 97.119Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. You don't need to transmit your full name and address when first responding. Your call sign is sufficient for identification.
Option B: Incorrect. You don't need to record transmission times. The NCS manages timing and net operation.
Option D: Incorrect. Not all options are correct. The key practice is transmitting only when directed by the NCS (unless reporting an emergency).
题目解析
The correct answer is C: Unless you are reporting an emergency, transmit only when directed by the net control station. When participating in a net, the standard practice is to transmit only when directed by the Net Control Station, unless you have an emergency to report. This ensures orderly net operation and prevents chaos. The Net Control Station manages the net and calls on stations in turn. You should wait for the NCS to direct you before transmitting. This keeps the net organized and allows the NCS to manage traffic flow effectively. The only exception is if you have an emergency - then you can break in immediately. Otherwise, follow the NCS's direction.
考试技巧
Net participation = Transmit when directed. Remember: On a net, transmit only when directed by the Net Control Station, unless you're reporting an emergency. This maintains net discipline and orderly operation.
记忆口诀
**N**et **P**articipation = **N**et **C**ontrol **P**ermission (think 'NP = NCP' = Net Control Permission)
实际应用示例
You're checking into a traffic net. The Net Control Station calls 'Any stations wishing to check in?' You wait for the NCS to acknowledge you before transmitting. When the NCS says 'Go ahead with your check-in,' you respond with your call sign and any traffic you have. You don't transmit until the NCS directs you to do so, which keeps the net organized.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. You don't need to transmit your full name and address when first responding. Your call sign is sufficient for identification. Option B: Incorrect. You don't need to record transmission times. The NCS manages timing and net operation. Option D: Incorrect. Not all options are correct. The key practice is transmitting only when directed by the NCS (unless reporting an emergency).
知识点
Net participation, Net Control Station, Operating procedures, Net discipline
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Question from official FCC Technician Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.