8e Competence in making radio
contacts.
8.7 Demonstrate, using a VHF/UHF transmitter/receiver; correct tuning in
to an amateur f.m voice signal and a data signal such as packet. Read the
signal strength meter (where fitted).
8.8 Demonstrate correct operation of a VHF transmitter/receiver in simplex
mode.Controls used shall include frequency, squelch and, audio gain (volume).
Know the meaning of signal reports exchanged during a contact. Make a simplex
radio contact and exchange signal reports.
8.9 Demonstrate, using an H.F. transmitter/receiver, correct tuning in to
an amateur s.s.b voice signal and a Morse signal. Read the signal strength
meter.
8.10 Demonstrate correct operation of an HF. Transmitter/receiver in an s.s.b
contact.Controls used shall include frequency, the r.i.t (clarifier), audio
gain (volume), r.f, microphone gain and antenna tuner (ATU) Make an H.F.
s.s.b voice contact and exchange signal reports.
8.11 Demonstrate a CQ call on VHF/UHF, making a contact and initiating a
change of frequency (QSY) off the calling channel. |