Question
How often must you identify with your FCC-assigned call sign when using tactical call signs such as “Race Headquarters”?
Answer Options
- A) Never, the tactical call is sufficient
- B) Once during every hour
- C) At the end of each communication and every ten minutes during a communication
- D) At the end of every transmission
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
A tactical call sign (like “Race Headquarters” or “Shadow One”) is convenient for operational purposes during nets or public service events but is not a legal station identification. The rules require that you must always identify your station using your official FCC-assigned call sign (e.g., K9XXX) at the end of each communication (contact) and at least every ten minutes during a single continuous communication.
So, while you use the tactical call sign for communication flow, you must insert your official call sign at the required intervals to maintain compliance (e.g., “Race Headquarters, W3ABC, clear”).
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