Question
What is the required transmit frequency of a CW signal for channelized 60 meter operation?
Answer Options
- A) At the lowest frequency of the channel
- B) At the center frequency of the channel
- C) At the highest frequency of the channel
- D) On any frequency where the signal’s sidebands are within the channel
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
The 60-meter band is unique in the Amateur Radio service in that it is allocated as five specific channels, rather than continuous frequency segments. FCC rules require that all transmissions on these channels, including CW (Morse Code), be centered on the channel’s designated center frequency.
While CW signals have a very narrow bandwidth, the control operator must set the transmitter’s frequency to the designated center frequency for the channel being used. This practice ensures compliance with the specific channelized nature of the 60-meter band operation, distinguishing it from standard amateur band operations where non-channelized modes can use any frequency within the authorized segment, provided the entire signal is in-band.
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