Extra exam question E2D02
Subelement E2, OPERATING PROCEDURES· Group E2D
What information replaces signal-to-noise ratio when using the FT8 or FT4 modes in a VHF contest?
- A.RST report
- B.State abbreviation
- C.Serial number
- D.Grid square (correct answer)
WhyIn a VHF contest run using FT8 or FT4, the grid square replaces the usual signal-to-noise ratio report in the exchange. In a VHF contest run using FT8 or FT4, the standard signal-to-noise ratio report exchanged in other modes is replaced with each station's grid square, since the contest exchange in these VHF digital contest modes is built around grid locators rather than signal reports, answer D. RST reports, state abbreviations, and serial numbers are exchange elements used in other contest formats, not the FT8/FT4 VHF contest exchange.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2024-2028 NCVEC Element 4 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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