Question
Which of the following is a characteristic of good traffic handling?
Answer Options
- A) Passing messages exactly as received
- B) Making decisions as to whether messages are worthy of relay or delivery
- C) Ensuring that any newsworthy messages are relayed to the news media
- D) All these choices are correct
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
In traffic handling (relaying third-party messages), the amateur operator is merely a conduit for a message written by someone else. The most important characteristic of a good traffic handler is to be faithful to the message’s original content and intent, which means passing messages exactly as received.
You should not edit, summarize, or censor a message, even if you feel it contains errors or could be improved. The message must be relayed exactly word-for-word, which is why accurate communication techniques like using a phonetic alphabet are so important (T2C03).
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