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Question 36

Which of the following may transmit encrypted messages?

  1. Telecommand signals to terrestrial repeaters
  2. Telecommand signals from a space telecommand stationCorrect answer
  3. Auxiliary relay links carrying repeater audio
  4. Mesh network backbone nodes

Explanation

Only a telecommand station working a space station may send codes intended to obscure the meaning of its messages, which keeps satellite control away from anyone listening. Terrestrial repeaters, auxiliary links and mesh nodes remain under the general prohibition on messages encoded to obscure meaning.

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Question 36: Which of the following may transmit encrypted messages? · FCC Amateur Extra Class (Element 4) · Questena