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E2C06
During a VHF/UHF contest, in which band segment would you expect to find the highest level of SSB or CW activity?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. In the weak signal segment of the band, with most of the activity near the calling frequency
On VHF/UHF, SSB and CW activity is concentrated in the weak-signal segment at the low end of each band, especially near the calling frequency such as 50.125 or 144.200 MHz.
Tip: VHF contest SSB/CW: weak-signal segment, near calling frequency.