What information is contained in the preamble of a formal traffic message?
The email address of the originating station
The address of the intended recipient
The telephone number of the addressee
Information needed to track the message✓Correct answer
Explanation
The preamble carries the handling data, including the message number, precedence, station of origin, check, place of origin and time filed, so any station can track and account for the message. The recipient's address and contact details belong to the address block, not the preamble.