Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-009-001
What is a "QSL card"?
- AA letter or postcard from an amateur radio operator
- BA written proof of communication between two amateur radio operators
- CA notice of an apparent infraction from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
- DA postcard reminding you when your certificate will expire
Correct answer: B — A written proof of communication between two amateur radio operators. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
A QSL card is a written proof of communication between two amateur radio operators, serving as a receipt that confirms a contact took place. 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.
Drill B-002 — free, no account