B-002
Subelement B-002
Section B-002-006
Section B-002-006
What do "RST" signal reports describe?
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Ionospheric conditions
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Transmitter power
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Correct AnswerSignal reception
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Sunspot activity
"RST", A short way to describe signal reception ( Readability: 1 to 5, Signal Strength: 1 to 9, Tone Quality (for Morse): 1 to 9 ). For example, "11" unreadable, barely perceptible. "33" difficult to read, weak signal. "45" readable, fairly good. "57" perfectly readable, moderately strong.
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What does "RST" stand for in a signal report?
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Recovery, signal speed, tone
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Readability, signal speed, tempo
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Correct AnswerReadability, signal strength, tone
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Recovery, signal strength, tempo
"RST", A short way to describe signal reception ( Readability: 1 to 5, Signal Strength: 1 to 9, Tone Quality (for Morse): 1 to 9 ). For example, "11" unreadable, barely perceptible. "33" difficult to read, weak signal. "45" readable, fairly good. "57" perfectly readable, moderately strong.
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What is the meaning of: "Your signal report is 5 7"?
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Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty
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Your signal is perfectly readable with near pure tone
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Your signal is perfectly readable, but weak
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Correct AnswerYour signal is perfectly readable and moderately strong
"RST", A short way to describe signal reception ( Readability: 1 to 5, Signal Strength: 1 to 9, Tone Quality (for Morse): 1 to 9 ). For example, "11" unreadable, barely perceptible. "33" difficult to read, weak signal. "45" readable, fairly good. "57" perfectly readable, moderately strong.
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What is the meaning of: "Your signal report is 3 3"?
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The station is located at latitude 33 degrees
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Correct AnswerYour signal is readable with considerable difficulty and weak in strength
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The contact is serial number 33
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Your signal is unreadable, very weak in strength
"RST", A short way to describe signal reception ( Readability: 1 to 5, Signal Strength: 1 to 9, Tone Quality (for Morse): 1 to 9 ). For example, "11" unreadable, barely perceptible. "33" difficult to read, weak signal. "45" readable, fairly good. "57" perfectly readable, moderately strong.
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What is the meaning of: "You are 5 9 plus 20 dB"?
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Correct AnswerYou are perfectly readable with a signal strength 20 decibels greater than S9
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Your signal strength has increased by a factor of 100
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The bandwidth of your signal is 20 decibels above linearity
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Repeat your transmission on a frequency 20 kHz higher
The 'S-meter' on a receiver provides a relative indication of received signal strength. The markings on the low end of S-meters are S units, from S1 to S9. One S unit represents about 6 decibels ( four times the power ). Above a signal strength of S9, readings are in decibels: 10 dB over S9, 20 dB over S9, 30 dB over S9, etc.
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A distant station asks for a signal report on a local repeater you monitor. What do you report?
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The readability and strength of the repeater signal
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Correct AnswerThe quality of the station's signal and audio as heard through the repeater
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Your S-meter reading on the repeater input frequency
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Your S-meter reading on the repeater output frequency
When you listen to the output of a local repeater, signal strength is likely to be full-scale. A distant station may appear noisy or cutting-out at the repeater input. If you report those symptoms, the operator may use more power, reorient his antenna or change location.
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Your receiver's S-meter is calibrated to a standard of 6 dB per S-unit per a recommendation by the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). The S-meter shows S9 when receiving a station transmitting with 100 watts. Neglecting propagation changes, what transmitter power would cause your receiver's S-meter to read S8?
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33 watts
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50 watts
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Correct Answer25 watts
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75 watts
The 'S-meter' on a receiver provides a relative indication of received signal strength. The markings on the low end of S-meters are S units, from S1 to S9. One S unit represents about 6 decibels ( four times the power ). Above a signal strength of S9, readings are in decibels: 10 dB over S9, 20 dB over S9, 30 dB over S9, etc.
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Assume your receiver's S-meter is calibrated to a standard of 6 dB per S-unit per a recommendation by the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). The S-meter on your receiver shows S8 when listening to a nearby transmitter. Approximately how much must the transmitter power be raised to increase the reading to S9?
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5 times
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Correct Answer4 times
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2 times
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3 times
The 'S-meter' on a receiver provides a relative indication of received signal strength. The markings on the low end of S-meters are S units, from S1 to S9. One S unit represents about 6 decibels ( four times the power ). Above a signal strength of S9, readings are in decibels: 10 dB over S9, 20 dB over S9, 30 dB over S9, etc.
Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.
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What does "RST 579" mean in a Morse code contact?
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Correct AnswerYour signal is perfectly readable, moderately strong, and with perfect tone
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Your signal is barely readable, moderately strong, and with a faint ripple
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Your signal is fairly readable, fair strength, and with perfect tone
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Your signal is perfectly readable, weak strength, and with perfect tone
"RST", A short way to describe signal reception ( Readability: 1 to 5, Signal Strength: 1 to 9, Tone Quality (for Morse): 1 to 9 ). For example, "11" unreadable, barely perceptible. "33" difficult to read, weak signal. "45" readable, fairly good. "57" perfectly readable, moderately strong.
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What does "RST 459" mean in a Morse code contact?
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Your signal is moderately readable, very weak, and with hum on the tone
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Correct AnswerYour signal is quite readable, fair strength, and with perfect tone
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Your signal is barely readable, very weak, and with perfect tone
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Your signal is very readable, very strong, and with perfect tone
"RST", A short way to describe signal reception ( Readability: 1 to 5, Signal Strength: 1 to 9, Tone Quality (for Morse): 1 to 9 ). For example, "11" unreadable, barely perceptible. "33" difficult to read, weak signal. "45" readable, fairly good. "57" perfectly readable, moderately strong.
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In voice contacts, what is the meaning of "Your signal report is 1 1"?
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Your signal is very readable and very strong
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Your signal is 11 dB over S9
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Your signal is moderately readable with moderate strength
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Correct AnswerYour signal is unreadable, and barely perceptible
"RST", A short way to describe signal reception ( Readability: 1 to 5, Signal Strength: 1 to 9, Tone Quality (for Morse): 1 to 9 ). For example, "11" unreadable, barely perceptible. "33" difficult to read, weak signal. "45" readable, fairly good. "57" perfectly readable, moderately strong.
Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.
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