Question
Which of the following is a common location for FT8?
Answer Options
- A) Anywhere in the voice portion of the band
- B) Anywhere in the CW portion of the band
- C) Approximately 14.074 MHz to 14.077 MHz
- D) Approximately 14.110 MHz to 14.113 MHz
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
FT8, like most narrow-band digital modes, operates within a dedicated segment of the amateur bands, away from voice and CW traffic. The internationally recognized watering hole for FT8 activity on the 20\text{-meter} band is approximately 14.074 \text{MHz}.
Due to the nature of the mode, the activity often spans a small range of frequencies around this center point, usually between 14.074 \text{MHz} and 14.077 \text{MHz} on the dial. Adhering to this common practice ensures that operators know where to find the mode and minimizes conflict with other modes, which typically use the lower (CW) and upper (SSB) portions of the band.
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