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Subelement 2

Operating and Procedures

Section 2-05

Morse code (CW) operating procedures, procedural signs

2-05-01

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

A.
Send the letters "CQ" three times, followed by "DE", followed by your call sign sent once
B.
Send the letters "CQ" ten times, followed by "DE", followed by your call sign sent once
C.
Send the letters "CQ" over and over
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D.
Send the letters "CQ" three times, followed by "DE", followed by your call sign sent three times

2-05-01

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2-05-02

How should you answer a Morse code"CQ" call?

A.
Send your call sign four times
B.
Send the other station's call sign once, followed by "DE", followed by your call sign four times
C.
Send your call sign followed by your name, station location and a signal report
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D.
Send the other station's call sign twice, followed by "DE", followed by your call sign twice

2-05-02

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2-05-03

At what speed should a Morse code CQ call be transmitted?

Correct Answer
A.
At any speed which you can reliably receive
B.
At any speed below 5 WPM
C.
At the highest speed your keyer will operate
D.
At the highest speed at which you can control the keyer

2-05-03

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2-05-04

What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?

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A.
Calling any station
B.
Call on the quarter hour
C.
An antenna is being tested
D.
Only the station "CQ" should answer

2-05-04

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2-05-05

What is the meaning of the procedural signal "DE"?

A.
Received all correctly
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B.
From
C.
Calling any station
D.
Directional Emissions

2-05-05

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2-05-06

What is the meaning of the procedural signal "K"?

A.
End of message
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B.
Any station transmit
C.
Called station only transmit
D.
All received correctly

2-05-06

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2-05-07

What is meant by the term "DX"?

A.
Calling any station
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B.
Distant station
C.
Go ahead
D.
Best regards

2-05-07

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2-05-08

What is the meaning of the term "73"?

A.
Long distance
B.
Love and kisses
C.
Go ahead
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D.
Best regards

2-05-08

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2-05-09

Which of the following describes full break-in telegraphy ?

A.
Automatic keyers are used to send Morse code instead of hand keys
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B.
Incoming signals are received between transmitted Morse dots
C.
An operator must activate a manual send/receive switch before and after every transmission
D.
Breaking stations send the Morse code prosign "BK"

2-05-09

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2-05-10

When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum frequency separation from a contact in progress should you allow to minimize interference?

Correct Answer
A.
150 to 500 Hz
B.
5 to 50 Hz
C.
1 to 3 kHz
D.
3 to 6 kHz

2-05-10

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2-05-11

Good Morse telegraphy operators:

A.
always give stations a good readability report
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B.
listen to the frequency to make sure that it is not in use before transmitting
C.
save time by leaving out spaces between words
D.
tune the transmitter using the operating antenna

2-05-11

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