Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-005-008
What is the meaning of the term "73"?
- A Long distance
- B Love and kisses
- C Go ahead
- D Best regards
Correct answer: D — Best regards. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
In amateur radio, "73" is a traditional shorthand used at the end of a contact to mean "Best regards," serving as a friendly way to sign off without typing out the full phrase. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
How to operate: calling, phonetics, Q-signals, repeaters, nets, emergency traffic, and the courtesies that keep a band usable.