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Question 124

Which of the following HF digital modes uses variable-length character coding?

  1. RTTY
  2. PACTOR
  3. MT63
  4. PSK31Correct answer

Explanation

PSK31 uses varicode, in which frequently used characters get short bit patterns and rare ones longer patterns, which raises the effective typing speed for ordinary text within a very narrow signal. RTTY uses fixed five-bit codes, and PACTOR and MT63 use fixed-length symbol structures.

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