General · FCC ELEMENT 3

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General · FCC Element 3 · answer reveals automatically

How can you avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?

AnswerSend “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign

Before calling CQ, check whether the frequency is already in use: send QRL? with your call on CW, or ask on phone and identify.