Technician 2022-2026T8D01

Which of the following is a digital communications mode?

D
Answer
Signals, emissions, and modulation
Type
A
Packet radio
B
IEEE 802.11
C
FT8
D
All these choices are correct

Answer Notes

All the options listed are valid digital communications modes used in amateur radio. Packet radio is a legacy digital mode that transmits data in discrete blocks or "packets," forming the basis of systems like APRS. FT8 is a highly popular, modern digital mode designed specifically for weak-signal communication and rapid, automated contacts. IEEE 802.11 is the technical standard for Wi-Fi. Hams frequently use modified Wi-Fi equipment on amateur microwave bands to create high-speed digital mesh networks (such as AREDN). Because all three are valid, the correct answer encompasses all of them.
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