General exam question G1B07
Subelement G1, COMMISSION’S RULES· Group G1B · 47 CFR §97.113(a)(4)
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?
- A.Only “Q” signals are permitted
- B.They may be used if they do not obscure the meaning of a message (correct answer)
- C.They are not permitted
- D.They are limited to those expressly listed in Part 97 of the FCC rules
WhyAbbreviations and procedural signals may be used in amateur communication as long as they don't obscure the meaning of the message. §97.113(a)(4) allows abbreviations and procedural signals in amateur communication as long as they don't obscure the meaning of the message being sent, answer B. Nothing restricts operators to Q signals only, prohibits abbreviations outright, or limits them to a fixed list actually printed in Part 97.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2023-2027 NCVEC Element 3 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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