General exam question G2E06
Subelement G2, OPERATING PROCEDURES· Group G2E
G2E06
What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands?
- A.85 Hz
- B.170 Hz (correct answer)
- C.425 Hz
- D.850 Hz
Why170 Hz is the most common frequency shift used for RTTY on the amateur HF bands. 170 Hz is the most common frequency shift used for RTTY on the amateur HF bands, the standard most RTTY stations and software default to, answer B. The narrower 85 Hz and the wider 425/850 Hz shifts see far less common use.
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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