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Which bands let Technicians use digital modes such as FT8?

Technicians may use digital modes on 10, 6, and 2 meters.

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  1. 10 meters only
  2. 10, 6, and 2 meters ✔
  3. 6 meters only

Why: Technician privileges include digital operation on portions of 10 meters and on the 6-meter and 2-meter bands. Operators must stay within the permitted frequencies.

Huh, didn't know that: FT8 is one example of a digital mode, not a separate license privilege.

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Why is FT8 so quiet? It is a weak-signal mode, so it never raises its voice.
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Answer: 10, 6, and 2 meters. Technician privileges include digital operation on portions of 10 meters and on the 6-meter and 2-meter bands. Operators must stay within the permitted frequencies.

  1. 2026-2030 Technician Class Question Pool ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf
    A. 10 meters B. 6 meters C. 2 meters D. All these choices are correct
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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