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** Make a simplex radio contact and exchange signal reports.
** Make a simplex radio contact and exchange signal reports.
* 8e.3 Demonstrate, using an HF transmitter/receiver, correct tuning in to an amateur SSB voice signal and a Morse signal. Read the signal strength meter.
* 8e.3 Demonstrate, using an HF transmitter/receiver, correct tuning in to an amateur SSB voice signal and a Morse signal. Read the signal strength meter.
* 8e.4 Demonstrate correct operation of an HF transmitter/receiver in an SSB contact.
* 8e.4 Demonstrate correct operation of an HF transmitter/receiver in an SSB contact. Make an HF SSB voice contact and exchange signal reports.
** ''Note: Controls used shall include frequency, the RIT (clarifier), audio gain (volume), RF gain, microphone gain and antenna tuner (ATU).''
** ''Note: Controls used shall include frequency, the RIT (clarifier), audio gain (volume), RF gain, microphone gain and antenna tuner (ATU).''
** Make an HF SSB voice contact and exchange signal reports.
* 8e.5 Demonstrate a CQ call on VHF/UHF, making a contact and initiating a change of frequency (QSY) off the calling channel.
* 8e.5 Demonstrate a CQ call on VHF/UHF, making a contact and initiating a change of frequency (QSY) off the calling channel.
* 8f.1 Demonstrate connecting a transmitter/receiver to a power supply, antenna and feeder.
* 8f.1 Demonstrate connecting a transmitter/receiver to a power supply, antenna and feeder.