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Subelement 2

Operating and Procedures

Section 2-03

voice operating procedures - simplex VHF/UHF and HF

2-03-01

What is the correct way to call "CQ" when using voice?

Correct Answer
A.
Say "CQ" three times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times
B.
Say "CQ" once, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times
C.
Say "CQ" at least five times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken once
D.
Say "CQ" at least ten times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken once

2-03-01

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2-03-02

How should you answer a voice CQ call?

A.
Say the other station's call sign at least five times phonetically, followed by "this is," then your call sign twice
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B.
Say the other station's call sign once, followed by "this is," then your call sign given phonetically
C.
Say the other station's call sign at least three times, followed by "this is," and your call sign at least five times phonetically
D.
Say the other station's call sign at least ten times, followed by "this is," then your call sign at least twice

2-03-02

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2-03-03

What is simplex operation?

A.
Transmitting and receiving over a wide area
B.
Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on another
C.
Transmitting one-way communications
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D.
Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency

2-03-03

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2-03-04

When should you use simplex operation instead of a repeater?

Correct Answer
A.
When a contact is possible without using a repeater
B.
When the most reliable communications are needed
C.
When an emergency telephone call is needed
D.
When you are traveling and need some local information

2-03-04

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2-03-05

Why should local amateur communications use VHF and UHF frequencies instead of HF frequencies?

Correct Answer
A.
To minimize interference on HF bands capable of long-distance communication
B.
Because greater output power is permitted on VHF and UHF
C.
Because HF transmissions are not propagated locally
D.
Because signals are louder on VHF and UHF frequencies

2-03-05

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2-03-06

Why should simplex be used where possible, instead of using a repeater?

A.
Your antenna's effectiveness will be better tested
B.
Long distance toll charges will be avoided
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C.
The repeater will not be tied up unnecessarily
D.
Signal range will be increased

2-03-06

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2-03-07

If you are talking to a station using a repeater, how would you find out if you could communicate using simplex instead?

A.
See if a third station can clearly receive both of you
B.
See if you can clearly receive a more distant repeater
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C.
See if you can clearly receive the station on the repeater's input frequency
D.
See if you can clearly receive the station on a lower frequency band

2-03-07

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2-03-08

If you are operating simplex on a repeater frequency, why would it be good amateur practice to change to another frequency?

Correct Answer
A.
Changing the repeater's frequency is not practical
B.
The repeater's output power may ruin your station's receiver
C.
There are more repeater operators than simplex operators
D.
Changing the repeater's frequency requires the authorization of Industry Canada

2-03-08

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2-03-09

Which sideband is commonly used for 20-metre phone operation?

Correct Answer
A.
Upper
B.
Lower
C.
FM
D.
Double

2-03-09

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2-03-10

Which sideband is commonly used on 3755 kHz for phone operation?

A.
FM
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B.
Lower
C.
Double
D.
Upper

2-03-10

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2-03-11

What is the best method to tell if a band is "open" for communication with a particular distant location?

A.
Ask others on your local 2 metre FM repeater
B.
Telephone an experienced local amateur
C.
Look at the propagation forecasts in an amateur radio magazine
Correct Answer
D.
Listen for signals from that area from an amateur beacon station or a foreign broadcast or television station on a nearby frequency

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