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T2B08

OPERATING PROCEDURES · VHF/UHF operating practices: FM repeater, simplex, reverse splits; Access tones: CTCSS, DTMF; DMR operation; Resolving operating problems; Q signals

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Which of the following applies when two stations transmitting on the same frequency interfere with each other?

  1. AThe stations should negotiate continued use of the frequency
  2. BBoth stations should choose another frequency to avoid conflict
  3. CWhichever station was on the frequency first has preemptive rights to the frequency
  4. DUse subaudible tones so both stations can share the frequency
Why No amateur station or group owns a frequency; FCC rules give no one priority based on being there first (except during emergencies). When two stations find themselves interfering, the expected practice is common courtesy: talk it over and work out who continues, who moves, or how to share. Good amateur practice, which the FCC expects under Part 97, is cooperation rather than claiming rights.
Watch out The choice about the first station having preemptive rights is tempting because it sounds like a traditional priority rule, but frequencies are shared and no station can claim ownership. Requiring both stations to leave is also not the rule, and subaudible tones only control receiver squelch, they do not stop the signals from colliding on the air.
Nobody owns a frequency. When you clash, negotiate, don't claim squatter's rights.
HamSandwich explanation, first draft. The question and answers are the NCVEC text.
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  1. T2B01 What is the purpose of the reverse function on a VHF/UHF transceiver?
  2. T2B02 What term describes the use of a sub-audible tone transmitted along with normal voice audio to open the squel…
  3. T2B03 Which of the following describes a linked repeater network?
  4. T2B04 Which of the following could be the reason you are unable to access a repeater whose output you can hear?
  5. T2B05 Which of the following would cause your FM transmission audio to drop out on voice peaks?
  6. T2B06 What type of signaling to a repeater uses two simultaneous audio tones?
  7. T2B07 How can you join a digital repeater's "talkgroup"?
  8. T2B08 Which of the following applies when two stations transmitting on the same frequency interfere with each other?
  9. T2B09 Why are simplex channels designated in the VHF/UHF band plans?
  10. T2B10 Which Q signal indicates that you are receiving interference from other stations?
  11. T2B11 Which Q signal indicates that you are changing frequency?
  12. T2B12 What is the digital color code used on DMR repeater systems?
  13. T2B13 What is the purpose of a squelch function?
  14. T2B14 Which of the following is a "talkgroup"?
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