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What does the procedural signal CQ mean?

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  1. Only the named station should answer
  2. Calling any station
  3. A report of communication quality

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  1. 2026-2030 Technician Class Question Pool ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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