What does Standby indicate in radio communications?

What does Standby indicate in radio communications?

• A. Proceed with the transmission immediately.
• B. I must pause for a few seconds or minutes. Please wait and I will call you.
• C. End of transmission.
• D. Request to repeat the message.

Answer: (B)

Standby is a hold signal. It tells you to pause on the frequency and stay listening, waiting to be called or for further instructions. The idea is a short delay—seconds to a few minutes—so you don’t transmit while the other party is preparing or while higher-priority traffic is being handled. You remain ready to respond when you’re called. It’s not a directive to proceed, end the transmission, or request a repeat.

Standby is a hold signal. It tells you to pause on the frequency and stay listening, waiting to be called or for further instructions. The idea is a short delay—seconds to a few minutes—so you don’t transmit while the other party is preparing or while higher-priority traffic is being handled. You remain ready to respond when you’re called. It’s not a directive to proceed, end the transmission, or request a repeat.