Ham Amateur Radio Technician Practice Exam 2026 – The Complete All-in-One Guide to Exam Success

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What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS"?

Send the same speed

Send slower

When a CW station sends "QRS," it is requesting that the other operator reduce their sending speed. "QRS" is a standard Morse code abbreviation that translates to "send more slowly." This indicates that the operator is having difficulty keeping up with the current transmission speed and would prefer the conversation to proceed at a slower pace, making it easier to understand the messages being exchanged.

In this context, a proper response would involve slowing down your sending speed to accommodate the station requesting QRS. This is an important aspect of effective communication in CW, as it demonstrates good operating practice and consideration for the capabilities of your fellow operators. Understanding and responding appropriately to such requests helps ensure that all participants can engage in the QSO (conversation) comfortably.

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Stop transmitting entirely

Increase the sending speed

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