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Q: What is meant by the term 'check' in reference to a formal traffic message? | Q: What is meant by the term 'check' in reference to a formal traffic message? | ||
:A: The check is a count of the number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message. | :A: The check is a count of the number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message. | ||
Q: What is meant by the term 'knife edge' propagation? | |||
:A: Signals are partially refracted around solid objects exhibiting sharp edges. | |||
Revision as of 13:13, 23 May 2015
HAM Radio also known as Amateur Radio is communication on designated bands for non-commercial use.
sample test questions
Technician Class
Q: What does the abbreviation FET stand for?
- A: Field Effect Transistor
Q: What electrical component stores energy in an electric field?
- A: Capacitor
Q: What is meant by the term 'check' in reference to a formal traffic message?
- A: The check is a count of the number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message.
Q: What is meant by the term 'knife edge' propagation?
- A: Signals are partially refracted around solid objects exhibiting sharp edges.