Ham Radio General Class Test 2026 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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Which of the following is a common use for the dual VFO feature on a transceiver?

To allow transmitting on two frequencies at once

To permit full duplex operation, that is transmitting and receiving at the same time

To permit ease of monitoring the transmit and receive frequencies when they are not the same

The dual VFO feature on a transceiver is primarily used to facilitate the ease of monitoring the transmit and receive frequencies when they are not the same. This capability enables the operator to set one VFO to the frequency they are listening to (receive) while setting the other VFO to the frequency they intend to transmit on. By having both frequencies readily accessible, the operator can easily switch between the two or keep track of both during a conversation or operation.

This feature enhances situational awareness, especially in scenarios where the receiving and transmitting frequencies are different, such as in simplex operations or during net operations where different stations may operate on varying frequencies. Having the ability to monitor and adjust these settings quickly helps in ensuring smooth communications without the need to constantly re-tune or change settings manually.

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