09.07.2026 | RAE Sri Lanka | Amateur Radio Operational Procedures & Communication Standards

Featuring: CQ | Q-Codes | RST | Phonetics | Nets | Log Entry | ITU Prefixes Ready to master the art of amateur radio communication? From initiating successful CQ calls to decoding signal reports and managing traffic in a directed net, operational proficiency is a core requirement for your licensing exam success. In this lesson, Tharanga 4S6TMP provides an in-depth breakdown of the essential radio operating procedures, signal reporting methods, and international communication standards required for compliance with Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) regulations. This lesson covers: • Understanding the purpose and etiquette of CQ calls (including Directional and CQ DX calls) • Mastering the RST (Readability, Signal Strength, and Tone) system for accurate signal reporting • Essential Q-Codes for efficient operation (QRM, QRN, QSB, QRT, QSY, QRV, QRP, QRO, QSO) • Protocols for participating in and managing a Directed Net • Mandatory radio station logging requirements (UTC, mode, frequency, and signal reports) • Frequency management and interference avoidance techniques • International country prefix usage and proper station identification • Practical examples and mock operating scenarios for exam preparation This lesson forms part of the Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL) Amateur Radio Examination Preparation Programme 2026, covering the operational and regulatory syllabus for the Novice, General, and Advanced Amateur Radio License examinations conducted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL). Learn more: https://learn.rssl.lk Become a member: https://members.rssl.lk/onboard Official Website: https://www.rssl.lk #AmateurRadio #HamRadio #RSSL #TRCSL #4S6TMP #RadioCommunication #Electronics #SriLanka #HamExam #RadioOperatingProcedures #CQCalls #QCodes #RST #DirectedNet #AmateurRadioLicense