ARRL Technician Practice Exam

Which of the following would typically be found in the information contained in a formal traffic message?

1. The sender's location

2. The recipient's call sign

3. Details about the message flow

4. A log of communications

The correct answer is: Details about the message flow

In a formal traffic message, the information included is designed to facilitate the efficient transfer and understanding of the message being sent. One key component of this type of message is the details about how the message is flowing through the communication channels. This can include information on how and when the message should be transmitted, the protocols followed, and any relevant timing information that determines how long the message takes to relay. While the sender's location, recipient's call sign, and a log of communications may be relevant in different contexts or types of communication, they do not typically form the core substance of a formal traffic message itself. Instead, the focus is on ensuring that the message can effectively proceed through the network, making the details about the message flow the most accurate choice in this scenario.