Basic Qualification · B-002 Operating and procedures · B-002-006-001
What do "RST" signal reports describe?
- A Signal reception
- B Transmitter power
- C Sunspot activity
- D Ionospheric conditions
Correct answer: A — Signal reception. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
RST stands for Readability, Strength, and Tone, which are three numbers used by operators to describe how well a signal is being received at the other end. 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.