Technician exam question T2A08
Subelement T2, OPERATING PROCEDURES· Group T2A
T2A08
What is the meaning of the procedural signal “CQ”?
- A.A shortened form of the term “Contest QSO”
- B.“Communication Quality,” used to indicate transmitted audio clarity
- C.Only the called station should transmit
- D.Calling any station (correct answer)
WhyThe procedural signal "CQ" means calling any station. "CQ" is ham radio's traditional general call, transmitted to invite a response from any station listening, rather than one specific station, answer D. It isn't an abbreviation for a contest term (A), it has nothing to do with audio quality (B), and it doesn't restrict who may transmit (C), it's simply an open invitation to any station willing to answer.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2026-2030 NCVEC Element 2 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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