Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-003-001
What is the correct way to call "CQ" when using voice?
- ASay "CQ" at least ten times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken once
- BSay "CQ" three times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times
- CSay "CQ" once, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times
- DSay "CQ" at least five times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken once
Correct answer: B — Say "CQ" three times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
Saying "CQ" three times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times ensures your message is clear and easy to copy, especially in noisy conditions where a single repetition might be missed. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
Operating and procedures is section B-002 of the Basic exam: How to operate: calling, phonetics, Q-signals, repeaters, nets, emergency traffic, and the courtesies that keep a band usable.
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