| 1 |
Malaysian Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment (Class B) holder is allowed to operate:
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| A | Anywhere in the world when travelling on a Malaysian passport |
| B | Anywhere in Malaysia and in any other country with which a reciprocal licensing arrangement exists |
| C | Within 50 km from home station location |
| D | Anywhere in Malaysia only |
| 2 |
A Class (B) licensee may operate in the following bands:
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| A | 7.000 MHz – 7.200 MHz |
| B | 10 MHz – 10.2 MHz |
| C | 14 MHz- 14.400 MHz |
| D | 430 MHz –450 MHz |
| 3 |
A person operating a Malaysian amateur radio station is forbidden to communicate with amateur stations of another country:
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| A | When that country has notified the International Telecommunication Union that it objects to such communications |
| B | Without written permission from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission |
| C | Until they have properly identified their stations |
| D | Unless they are passing third party traffic |
| 4 |
The National club that represents Malaysia in International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)
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| A | Malaysian Amateur Radio Transmitter’s Society - MARTS |
| B | Singapore Amateur Radio Transmitting Society - SARTS |
| C | Radio Amateur Society of Thailand - RAST |
| D | Japan Amateur Radio League - JARL |
| 5 |
A station that operated from the place that specified in the license:
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| A | A specified amateur radio station. |
| B | A base station. |
| C | A mobile station. |
| D | A portable station. |
| 6 |
A station that is operating while it is in motion or while it is stationary at an unspecified place is called:
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| A | A removable radio station. |
| B | An amateur radio station. |
| C | A mobile station. |
| D | A portable station. |
| 7 |
The Amateur Service in Malaysia is administered by:
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| A | The Minister of Energy, Communication and Multimedia. |
| B | The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission |
| C | The Ministry of Home Affairs |
| D | The Local Councils |
| 8 |
All of the followings are the national policy objective for the communications and multimedia industry as mentioned in the Communications and Multimedia Act EXCEPT:
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| A | To establish Malaysia as a major global centre and hub for the communications and multimedia information and content services. |
| B | To promote a civil society where information based services will provide the basis of continuing enhancements to the quality of work and life. |
| C | To punish those who did not use the spectrum efficiently or misuse the spectrum for its own personal gain. |
| D | To ensure information security and network reliability and integrity. |
| 9 |
Amateur Radio Station can be defined as:
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| A | A station for financial gain and operated by a radio amateur. |
| B | A station is used for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigation that is operated by amateurs by duly authorized persons who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without any pecuniary interest. |
| C | An amateur erects a station that uses radio waves and. |
| D | A station of self-tuition that is erected for use from an aircraft or a public vehicle. |
| 10 |
An amateur radio station can be inspected by an authorised officer from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission:
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| A | At any time |
| B | On any business day |
| C | When interference occurs |
| D | Every SIX (6) months |
| 11 |
An amateur radio station is:
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| A | Licensed by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to operate on the amateur frequency bands |
| B | Owned and operated by a person who is not engaged professionally in radio communications |
| C | Used exclusively to provide two-way communication in connection with activities of amateur sporting organisations |
| D | Used primarily for emergency communications during floods, earthquakes and similar disasters |
| 12 |
An amateur radio station may transmit unidentified signals when:
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| A | Making a brief test not intended for reception by anyone else |
| B | Conducted on a clear frequency when no interference |
| C | The meaning of transmitted information must be obscured to preserve secrecy |
| D | Not allowed |
| 13 |
An amateur radio station must have a licensed operator:
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| A | Only when training another amateur |
| B | Whenever the station receiver operated |
| C | Whenever the station used for transmitting |
| D | At all times when operating |
| 14 |
Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, what is the fee amount (per year) for Amateur Station (Class B) Apparatus Assignment?
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| A | RM 60.00 |
| B | RM 24.00 |
| C | RM 36.00 |
| D | RM 120.00 |
| 15 |
Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, what is the processing fee amount (per applications) for Amateur Station (Class B) Apparatus Assignment?
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| A | RM 60.00 |
| B | RM 24.00 |
| C | RM 36.00 |
| D | RM 120.00 |
| 16 |
Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, what is the fee amount for application to vary an assignment (request to amend the apparatus assignment)?
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| A | RM 10.00 |
| B | RM 20.00 |
| C | RM 30.00 |
| D | RM 40.00 |
| 17 |
Based on Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000, what is the fee amount (per year) for Amateur Radio Repeater Station?
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| A | RM 60.00 |
| B | RM 24.00 |
| C | RM 36.00 |
| D | RM 120.00 |
| 18 |
For regulatory purposes, the world is divided by the ITU into regions each with different radio spectrum allocations. Malaysia is located in:
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| A | Region 1 |
| B | Region 2 |
| C | Region 3 |
| D | Region 4 |
| 19 |
For the international contest management, Malaysia Gazette in the CQ zone number:
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| A | 53 |
| B | 28 |
| C | 73 |
| D | 51 |
| 20 |
If radio apparatus found in a person possession in contravention of the Radio Regulations (licensing) of 2000, the licensing authority, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), may:
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| A | Destroy the equipment. |
| B | Seize and detain or in his discretion seal such radio apparatus. |
| C | Allow the equipment to be used illegally. |
| D | Return the equipment to the supplier. |
| 21 |
If the Commission decides to suspend or cancel the assignment (by sending a written notice to the assignment holder), within how many days the assignment holder can reply for an appeal?
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| A | 25 days from the date of the notice issuance |
| B | 10 days from the date of the notice issuance |
| C | 15 days from the date of the notice issuance |
| D | 30 days from the date of the notice issuance |
| 22 |
The age when an amateur radio operator is required to surrender his/her Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment is:
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| A | 65 years |
| B | 70 years |
| C | 75 years |
| D | There is no age limit |
| 23 |
The minimum age, eligible for Class B radio operator is:
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| A | No age limit |
| B | 14 Years old |
| C | 15 Years old |
| D | 21 Years old |
| 24 |
How long does class C need to wait before sitting for B class exam?
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| A | Anytime after confirmation passing the class C radio amateur examination (RAE) |
| B | After one year |
| C | After two years |
| D | After six month |
| 25 |
The amateur radio operators can do the following activities with their radios except:
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| A | Communicate around the world |
| B | Communicate with an astronaut while orbiting the earth |
| C | Provide broadcasting services to the public |
| D | Provide assistance in emergencies and natural disasters situation by providing communications whenever normal communications service failed or unavailable |
| 26 |
The callsign of an amateur radio Class B licensee who address is in Sarawak must use the prefix:
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| A | 9W8 |
| B | 9W10 |
| C | 9W6 |
| D | 9W2 |
| 27 |
The callsign of an amateur radio Class B licensee who address is in Sabah must use the prefix:
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| A | 9W8 |
| B | 9W10 |
| C | 9W6 |
| D | 9W2 |
| 28 |
The callsign of an amateur radio Class B licensee who address is in Semenanjung must use the prefix:
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| A | 9W8 |
| B | 9W10 |
| C | 9W6 |
| D | 9W2 |
| 29 |
The Malaysian Amateur Radio operator license conditions state that:
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| A | The license is not transferable |
| B | The license is transferable |
| C | The license can never revoke |
| D | The license gives a waiver over copyright |
| 30 |
The maximum power output permitted from a Class B amateur operator's station is on most of the Gazette band:
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| A | 50 watts PEP |
| B | 400 watts PEP |
| C | 500 watts PEP |
| D | 2000 watts PEP |
| 31 |
The maximum power output permitted for a 5.3515 MHz to 5.3665 MHz frequency band is:
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| A | 15 watts EIRP |
| B | 400 watts PEP |
| C | 18 watts EIRP |
| D | 2000 watts PEP |
| 32 |
The regulatory authority in Malaysia on amateur radio is the:
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| A | Telekom Malaysia Berhad |
| B | Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) |
| C | International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) |
| D | Prime Minister is Department |
| 33 |
What is the maximum validity period of an Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment?
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| A | 3 months |
| B | 1 year |
| C | 20 years |
| D | 5 years |
| 34 |
What is the minimum validity period of an Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment?
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| A | 3 months |
| B | 1 year |
| C | 20 years |
| D | 5 years |
| 35 |
What is the name of the enacted Act that provides for and to regulate the converging communications and multimedia industries in Malaysia:
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| A | Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 |
| B | Radio and Communications Act 1998 |
| C | Communications and Multimedia Convergent Act 1998 |
| D | Malaysian Communications Act 1998 |
| 36 |
What kind of declaration shall the amateur radio apparatus assignment applicant fill upon applying for an Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment?
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| A | Statutory Declaration Non-Bankruptcy |
| B | Statutory Declaration Regarding Secrecy of Information |
| C | Statutory Declaration Regarding Secrecy of Wireless Communications |
| D | Statutory Declaration for non-act of Criminal |
| 37 |
Which of the following amateur radio stations is defined as a station that work with an amateur radio satellites?
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| A | Amateur Radio Satellite Station |
| B | Amateur Radio Mobile Station |
| C | Amateur Radio Portable Station |
| D | Amateur Radio Earth Station |
| 38 |
Which Regulation below is NOT a Communications and Multimedia Regulations?
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| A | Communications and Multimedia (Broadcasting) Regulations 2000 |
| B | Communications and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000 |
| C | Communications and Multimedia (Licensing) Regulations 2000 |
| D | Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000 |
| 39 |
Operator must keep the following document at the amateur radio station:
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| A | An Operator’s Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment |
| B | A copy of the Rules and Regulations for the Amateur Service |
| C | A copy of the Radio Amateur's Guidelines for instant reference |
| D | A chart of the frequency bands for class of Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment |
| 40 |
At the end of the QSO, it is courtesy to say:
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| A | 53 |
| B | 73 |
| C | Over and out |
| D | Goodnight |
| 41 |
How soon after passing the Amateur Radio Examination (RAE), you may transmit?
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| A | Immediately |
| B | 30 days after the results announced |
| C | Any time preferred |
| D | Upon receiving an amateur station apparatus assignment (ASAA) from MCMC |
| 42 |
The correct order for callsigns in a callsign exchange at the start and end of a transmission is:
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| A | The other callsign followed by own operator callsign |
| B | Operator callsign followed by the other callsign |
| C | Operator own callsign repeated twice |
| D | The other callsign repeated twice |
| 43 |
To ensure the calling station callsign is clearly identified when inviting a contact, the caller should:
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| A | Repeat his calling several times |
| B | Speak very quickly |
| C | Use maximum speech compression |
| D | Use the highest frequency |
| 44 |
Which sideband is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?
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| A | Upper sideband |
| B | Lower sideband |
| C | Vestigial sideband |
| D | Double sideband |
| 45 |
Which of the following modes is most commonly used for voice communications on the 40-meter bands?
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| A | Upper sideband |
| B | Lower sideband |
| C | Vestigial sideband |
| D | Double sideband |
| 46 |
Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the HF amateur bands?
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| A | Frequency modulation |
| B | Double sideband |
| C | Single sideband |
| D | Phase modulation |
| 47 |
Which of the following is an advantage when using single sideband as compared to other analogue voice modes on the HF amateur bands?
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| A | Very high fidelity voice modulation |
| B | Less bandwidth used and greater power efficiency |
| C | Ease of tuning on receive and immunity to impulse noise |
| D | Less subject to interference from static atmospheric crashes |
| 48 |
Which of the following is a recommended way to break into a contact when using the phone?
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| A | Say "QRZ" several times followed by your call sign |
| B | Say your call sign during a break between transmissions by the other stations |
| C | Say "Break Break Break" and wait for a response |
| D | Say "CQ" followed by the call sign of either station |
| 49 |
Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 40-meter bands?
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| A | Lower sideband is more efficient than upper sideband at these frequencies |
| B | Lower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bands |
| C | Because it is fully compatible with an AM detector |
| D | Current amateur practice is to use lower sideband on these frequency bands |
| 50 |
Which of the following statements is true of voice VOX operation versus PTT operation?
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| A | The received signal distributes natural sounding |
| B | It allows "hands-free" operation |
| C | Less bandwidth |
| D | It provides more power output |
| 51 |
What does the expression "CQ DX" usually indicate?
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| A | A general call for any station |
| B | The caller is listening to a station in Germany |
| C | The caller is looking for any station outside their own country |
| D | A distress call |
| 52 |
What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
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| A | Continue your communication because you were on the frequency first |
| B | Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed |
| C | Change to a different frequency |
| D | Immediately cease all transmissions |
| 53 |
If propagation changes during your contact and you notice increasing interference from other activity on the same frequency, what should you do?
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| A | Tell the interfering stations to change frequency |
| B | Report the interference to your local Amateur Auxiliary Coordinator |
| C | As a common courtesy, move your contact to another frequency |
| D | Increase power to overcome interference |
| 54 |
When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimise interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
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| A | 5 to 50 Hz |
| B | 150 to 500 Hz |
| C | 1 to 3 kHz |
| D | 3 to 6 kHz |
| 55 |
What is a practical way to avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?
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| A | Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign |
| B | Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ |
| C | Send the letter "V" in Morse code several times and listen for a response or say "test" several times and listen for a response |
| D | Send "QSY" on CW or if using phone, announce "the frequency is in use", then give your call and listen for a response |
| 56 |
What frequency should be used to send a distress call?
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| A | Whichever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress message |
| B | Only frequencies authorised for RACES stations |
| C | Only frequencies that are within your operating privileges |
| D | Only frequencies used by police, fire or emergency medical services |
| 57 |
What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS"?
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| A | Send slower |
| B | Change frequency |
| C | Increase your power |
| D | Repeat everything twice |
| 58 |
What does it mean when a CW operator sends "KN" at the end of a transmission?
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| A | Listening for novice stations |
| B | Operating full break-in |
| C | Listening only to a specific station or stations |
| D | Closing station now |
| 59 |
What does the Q signal "QRL?" mean?
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| A | "Will you keep the frequency clear?" |
| B | "Are you operating full break-in" or "Can you operate full break-in?" |
| C | "Are you listening only to a specific station?" |
| D | "Are you busy?", or "Is this frequency in use?" |
| 60 |
What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse code?
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| A | The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying |
| B | The speed at which the CQ was sent |
| C | A slow speed until contact is established |
| D | At the standard calling speed of 5 wpm |
| 61 |
What does the term "zero beats" mean in CW operation?
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| A | Matching the speed of the transmitting station |
| B | Operating split to avoid interference on frequency |
| C | Sending without error |
| D | Matching your transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal |
| 62 |
When sending CW, what does a "C" mean when added to the RST report?
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| A | Chirpy or unstable signal |
| B | Report was read from an S meter rather than estimated |
| C | 100 percent copy |
| D | Key clicks |
| 63 |
What does the Q signal "QSL" mean?
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| A | Send slower |
| B | We have already confirmed by card |
| C | I acknowledge receipt |
| D | We have worked before |
| 64 |
How is a directional antenna pointed when making a "long-path" contact with another station?
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| A | Toward the rising Sun |
| B | Along the grey line |
| C | 180 degrees from its short-path heading |
| D | Toward the north |
| 65 |
What is a reason why many amateurs keep a station log?
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| A | The ITU requires a log of all international contacts |
| B | The ITU requires a log of all international third party traffic |
| C | The log provides evidence of operation needed to renew a license without retest |
| D | It is a mandatory requirement by MCMC |
| 66 |
What information is traditionally contained in a station log?
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| A | Date and time of contact |
| B | Band and/or frequency of the contact |
| C | Call sign of station contacted and the signal report given |
| D | All of these choices are correct |
| 67 |
What is QRP operation?
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| A | Remote piloted model control |
| B | Low power transmits operation |
| C | Transmission using Quick Response Protocol |
| D | Traffic relay procedure net operation |
| 68 |
Which HF antenna would be the best to use for minimising interference?
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| A | A quarter-wave vertical antenna |
| B | An isotropic antenna |
| C | A directional antenna |
| D | An omnidirectional antenna |
| 69 |
Which mode is normally used when sending an RTTY signal via AFSK with an SSB transmitter?
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| A | USB |
| B | DSB |
| C | CW |
| D | LSB |
| 70 |
What is the standard sideband used to generate a JT65 or JT9 digital signal when using AFSK in any amateur band?
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| A | LSB |
| B | USB |
| C | DSB |
| D | SSB |
| 71 |
What is indicated on a waterfall display by one or more vertical lines adjacent to a PSK31 signal?
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| A | Long Path propagation |
| B | Backscatter propagation |
| C | Insufficient modulation |
| D | Overmodulation |
| 72 |
Which of the following describes a waterfall display?
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| A | Frequency is horizontal, signal strength is vertical, time is intensity |
| B | Frequency is vertical, signal strength is intensity, time is horizontal |
| C | Frequency is horizontal, signal strength is intensity, time is vertical |
| D | Frequency is vertical, signal strength is horizontal, time is intensity |
| 73 |
What could be wrong if you cannot decode an RTTY or other FSK signal even though it is apparently tuned in properly?
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| A | The mark and space frequencies may be reversed |
| B | You may have selected the wrong baud rate |
| C | You may be listening on the wrong sideband |
| D | All of these choices are correct |