Technician 2022-2026T8C11

What is an amateur radio station that connects other amateur stations to the internet?

A
Answer
Signals, emissions, and modulation
Type
A
A gateway
B
A repeater
C
A digipeater
D
A beacon

Answer Notes

A "gateway" is the correct term for a station that acts as a bridge connecting an amateur radio network to the internet. Systems like EchoLink, IRLP, and D-STAR use gateways to route local RF traffic across global IP networks. The distractors represent other specific types of stations. A standard "repeater" receives and retransmits RF signals to extend local range, but doesn't inherently connect to the internet. A "digipeater" does the same thing specifically for digital packet data. A "beacon" simply transmits a one-way continuous signal to help other stations determine propagation conditions.
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