BasicB-002-003-002
How should you answer a voice CQ call?
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Answer
Licensing, station identification, and operation
Type
A
Say the other station's call sign once, followed by "this is," then your call sign
B
Say the other station's call sign at least three times, followed by "this is," and your call sign at least five times
C
Say your call sign twice, followed by "calling," then the other station's call sign
D
Say the other station's call sign at least five times, followed by "this is," then your call sign twice
Answer Notes
Answering a CQ call should be brief, efficient, and clear. You only need to state the other station's call sign once so they know you are responding to their specific call. Follow this with "this is" and your own call sign.
Excessive repetition of call signs, such as saying them three or five times, clutters the airwaves and slows down communication. While repeating your call sign might be necessary in extremely poor band conditions, standard operating procedure dictates a short, concise response.
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