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| 1 | [97.301(d)]On which HF and/or MF amateur bands are there portions where General class licensees cannot transmit? | G | 1 | A | 01 | C | A. 60 meters, 30 meters, 17 meters, and 12 meters | B. 160 meters, 60 meters, 15 meters, and 12 meters | C. 80 meters, 40 meters, 20 meters, and 15 meters | D. 80 meters, 20 meters, 15 meters, and 10 meters | |
| 2 | [97.305]On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited? | G | 1 | A | 02 | B | A. 160 meters | B. 30 meters | C. 17 meters | D. 12 meters | |
| 3 | [97.305]On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited? | G | 1 | A | 03 | B | A. 160 meters | B. 30 meters | C. 20 meters | D. 12 meters | |
| 4 | [97.303(h)]Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication only on specific channels, rather than frequency ranges? | G | 1 | A | 04 | D | A. 11 meters | B. 12 meters | C. 30 meters | D. 60 meters | |
| 5 | [97.301(d)]On which of the following frequencies are General class licensees prohibited from operating as control operator? | G | 1 | A | 05 | A | A. 7.125 MHz to 7.175 MHz | B. 28.000 MHz to 28.025 MHz | C. 21.275 MHz to 21.300 MHz | D. All of the above | |
| 6 | [97.303]Which of the following applies when the FCC rules designate the amateur service as a secondary user on a band? | G | 1 | A | 06 | C | A. Amateur stations must record the call sign of the primary service station before operating on a frequency assigned to that station | B. Amateur stations may use the band only during emergencies | C. Amateur stations must not cause harmful interference to primary users and must accept interference from primary users | D. Amateur stations may only operate during specific hours of the day, while primary users are permitted 24-hour use of the band | |
| 7 | [97.305(a)]On which amateur frequencies in the 10-meter band may stations with a General class control operator transmit CW emissions? | G | 1 | A | 07 | D | A. 28.000 MHz to 28.025 MHz only | B. 28.000 MHz to 28.300 MHz only | C. 28.025 MHz to 28.300 MHz only | D. The entire band | |
| 8 | [97.301(b)]Which HF bands have segments exclusively allocated to Amateur Extra licensees? | G | 1 | A | 08 | B | A. All HF bands | B. 80 meters, 40 meters, 20 meters, and 15 meters | C. All HF bands except 160 meters and 10 meters | D. 60 meters, 30 meters, 17 meters, and 12 meters | |
| 9 | [97.301(d)]Which of the following frequencies is within the General class portion of the 15-meter band? | G | 1 | A | 09 | C | A. 14250 kHz | B. 18155 kHz | C. 21300 kHz | D. 24900 kHz | |
| 10 | [97.205(b)]What portion of the 10-meter band is available for repeater use? | G | 1 | A | 10 | D | A. The entire band | B. The portion between 28.1 MHz and 28.2 MHz | C. The portion between 28.3 MHz and 28.5 MHz | D. The portion above 29.5 MHz | |
| 11 | [97.301]When General class licensees are not permitted to use the entire voice portion of a band, which portion of the voice segment is available to them? | G | 1 | A | 11 | B | A. The lower frequency portion | B. The upper frequency portion | C. The lower frequency portion on frequencies below 7.3 MHz, and the upper portion on frequencies above 14.150 MHz | D. The upper frequency portion on frequencies below 7.3 MHz, and the lower portion on frequencies above 14.150 MHz | |
| 12 | [97.15(a)]What is the maximum height above ground for an antenna structure not near a public use airport without requiring notification to the FAA and registration with the FCC? | G | 1 | B | 01 | C | A. 50 feet | B. 100 feet | C. 200 feet | D. 250 feet | |
| 13 | [97.203(b)]With which of the following conditions must beacon stations comply? | G | 1 | B | 02 | A | A. No more than one beacon station may transmit in the same band from the same station location | B. The frequency must be coordinated with the National Beacon Organization | C. The frequency must be posted on the internet or published in a national periodical | D. All these choices are correct | |
| 14 | [97.3(a)(9)]Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC rules? | G | 1 | B | 03 | A | A. Observation of propagation and reception | B. Automatic identification of repeaters | C. Transmission of bulletins of general interest to amateur radio licensees | D. All these choices are correct | |
| 15 | [97.113(c)]Which of the following transmissions is permitted for all amateur stations? | G | 1 | B | 04 | C | A. Unidentified transmissions of less than 10 seconds duration for test purposes only | B. Automatic retransmission of other amateur signals by any amateur station | C. Occasional retransmission of weather and propagation forecast information from US government stations | D. Encrypted messages, if not intended to facilitate a criminal act | |
| 16 | [97.111((5)(b)]Which of the following one-way transmissions are permitted? | G | 1 | B | 05 | B | A. Unidentified test transmissions of less than 10 seconds in duration | B. Transmissions to assist with learning the International Morse code | C. Regular transmissions offering equipment for sale, if intended for amateur radio use | D. All these choices are correct | |
| 17 | [97.15(b), PRB-1, 101 FCC 2d 952 (1985)]Under what conditions are state and local governments permitted to regulate amateur radio antenna structures? | G | 1 | B | 06 | D | A. Under no circumstances, FCC rules take priority | B. At any time and to any extent necessary to accomplish a legitimate purpose of the state or local entity, provided that proper filings are made with the FCC | C. Only when such structures exceed 50 feet in height and are clearly visible 1,000 feet from the structure | D. Amateur Service communications must be reasonably accommodated, and regulations must constitute the minimum practical to accommodate a legitimate purpose of the state or local entity | |
| 18 | [97.113(a)(4)]What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service? | G | 1 | B | 07 | B | A. Only “Q” signals are permitted | B. They may be used if they do not obscure the meaning of a message | C. They are not permitted | D. They are limited to those expressly listed in Part 97 of the FCC rules | |
| 19 | [97.111(a)(1)]When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications Commission? | G | 1 | B | 08 | B | A. Only when the foreign country has a formal third-party agreement filed with the FCC | B. When the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communications | C. Only when the contact is with amateurs licensed by a country which is a member of the United Nations, or by a territory possessed by such a country | D. Only when the contact is with amateurs licensed by a country which is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union, or by a territory possessed by such a country | |
| 20 | [97.203(d)]On what HF frequencies are automatically controlled beacons permitted? | G | 1 | B | 09 | D | A. On any frequency if power is less than 1 watt | B. On any frequency if transmissions are in Morse code | C. 21.08 MHz to 21.09 MHz | D. 28.20 MHz to 28.30 MHz | |
| 21 | [97.203(c)]What is the power limit for beacon stations? | G | 1 | B | 10 | C | A. 10 watts PEP output | B. 20 watts PEP output | C. 100 watts PEP output | D. 200 watts PEP output | |
| 22 | [97.101(a)]Who or what determines “good engineering and good amateur practice,” as applied to the operation of an amateur station in all respects not covered by the Part 97 rules? | G | 1 | B | 11 | A | A. The FCC | B. The control operator | C. The IEEE | D. The ITU | |
| 23 | [97.313(c)(1)]What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz? | G | 1 | C | 01 | A | A. 200 watts PEP output | B. 1000 watts PEP output | C. 1500 watts PEP output | D. 2000 watts PEP output | |
| 24 | [97.313]What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on the 12-meter band? | G | 1 | C | 02 | C | A. 50 watts PEP output | B. 200 watts PEP output | C. 1500 watts PEP output | D. An effective radiated power equivalent to 100 watts from a half-wave dipole | |
| 25 | [97.303(h)(1)]What is the maximum bandwidth permitted by FCC rules for amateur radio stations transmitting on USB frequencies in the 60-meter band? | G | 1 | C | 03 | A | A. 2.8 kHz | B. 5.6 kHz | C. 1.8 kHz | D. 3 kHz | |
| 26 | [97.303(i)]Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating in the 60-meter band? | G | 1 | C | 04 | A | A. If you are using an antenna other than a dipole, you must keep a record of the gain of your antenna | B. You must keep a record of the date, time, frequency, power level, and stations worked | C. You must keep a record of all third-party traffic | D. You must keep a record of the manufacturer of your equipment and the antenna used | |
| 27 | [97.313]What is the limit for transmitter power on the 28 MHz band for a General Class control operator? | G | 1 | C | 05 | C | A. 100 watts PEP output | B. 1000 watts PEP output | C. 1500 watts PEP output | D. 2000 watts PEP output | |
| 28 | [97.313]What is the limit for transmitter power on the 1.8 MHz band? | G | 1 | C | 06 | D | A. 200 watts PEP output | B. 1000 watts PEP output | C. 1200 watts PEP output | D. 1500 watts PEP output | |
| 29 | [97.309(a)(4)]What must be done before using a new digital protocol on the air? | G | 1 | C | 07 | C | A. Type-certify equipment to FCC standards | B. Obtain an experimental license from the FCC | C. Publicly document the technical characteristics of the protocol | D. Submit a rule-making proposal to the FCC describing the codes and methods of the technique | |
| 30 | [97.307(f)(3)]What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmitted at frequencies below 28 MHz? | G | 1 | C | 08 | D | A. 56 kilobaud | B. 19.6 kilobaud | C. 1200 baud | D. 300 baud | |
| 31 | [97.313(i)]What is the maximum power limit on the 60-meter band? | G | 1 | C | 09 | C | A. 1500 watts PEP | B. 10 watts RMS | C. ERP of 100 watts PEP with respect to a dipole | D. ERP of 100 watts PEP with respect to an isotropic antenna | |
| 32 | [97.305(c) and 97.307(f)(4)]What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 10-meter band? | G | 1 | C | 10 | C | A. 56 kilobaud | B. 19.6 kilobaud | C. 1200 baud | D. 300 baud | |
| 33 | [97.313]What measurement is specified by FCC rules that regulate maximum power? | G | 1 | C | 11 | D | A. RMS output from the transmitter | B. RMS input to the antenna | C. PEP input to the antenna | D. PEP output from the transmitter | |
| 34 | [97.501, 97.505(a)]Who may receive partial credit for the elements represented by an expired amateur radio license? | G | 1 | D | 01 | A | A. Any person who can demonstrate that they once held an FCC-issued General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class license that was not revoked by the FCC | B. Anyone who held an FCC-issued amateur radio license that expired not less than 5 and not more than 15 years ago | C. Any person who previously held an amateur license issued by another country, but only if that country has a current reciprocal licensing agreement with the FCC | D. Only persons who once held an FCC issued Novice, Technician, or Technician Plus license | |
| 35 | [97.509(b)(3)(i)]What license examinations may you administer as an accredited Volunteer Examiner holding a General class operator license? | G | 1 | D | 02 | C | A. General and Technician | B. None, only Amateur Extra class licensees may be accredited | C. Technician only | D. Amateur Extra, General, and Technician | |
| 36 | [97.9(b)]On which of the following band segments may you operate if you are a Technician class operator and have an unexpired Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) for General class privileges? | G | 1 | D | 03 | C | A. Only the Technician band segments until your upgrade is posted in the FCC database | B. Only on the Technician band segments until you have a receipt for the FCC application fee payment | C. On any General or Technician class band segment | D. On any General or Technician class band segment except 30 meters and 60 meters | |
| 37 | [97.509(3)(i)(c)]Who must observe the administration of a Technician class license examination? | G | 1 | D | 04 | A | A. At least three Volunteer Examiners of General class or higher | B. At least two Volunteer Examiners of General class or higher | C. At least two Volunteer Examiners of Technician class or higher | D. At least three Volunteer Examiners of Technician class | |
| 38 | [97.7]When operating a US station by remote control from outside the country, what license is required of the control operator? | G | 1 | D | 05 | A | A. A US operator/primary station license | B. Only an appropriate US operator/primary license and a special remote station permit from the FCC | C. Only a license from the foreign country, as long as the call sign includes identification of portable operation in the US | D. A license from the foreign country and a special remote station permit from the FCC | |
| 39 | [97.119(f)(2)]Until an upgrade to General class is shown in the FCC database, when must a Technician licensee identify with “AG” after their call sign? | G | 1 | D | 06 | A | A. Whenever they operate using General class frequency privileges | B. Whenever they operate on any amateur frequency | C. Whenever they operate using Technician frequency privileges | D. A special identifier is not required if their General class license application has been filed with the FCC | |
| 40 | [97.509(b)(1)]Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what organization? | G | 1 | D | 07 | C | A. The Federal Communications Commission | B. The Universal Licensing System | C. A Volunteer Examiner Coordinator | D. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau | |
| 41 | [97.509(b)(3)]Which of the following criteria must be met for a non-US citizen to be an accredited Volunteer Examiner? | G | 1 | D | 08 | B | A. The person must be a resident of the US for a minimum of 5 years | B. The person must hold an FCC granted amateur radio license of General class or above | C. The person’s home citizenship must be in ITU region 2 | D. None of these choices is correct; a non-US citizen cannot be a Volunteer Examiner | |
| 42 | [97.9(b)]How long is a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) valid for exam element credit? | G | 1 | D | 09 | C | A. 30 days | B. 180 days | C. 365 days | D. For as long as your current license is valid | |
| 43 | [97.509(b)(2)]What is the minimum age that one must be to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner? | G | 1 | D | 10 | B | A. 16 years | B. 18 years | C. 21 years | D. There is no age limit | |
| 44 | [97.505]What action is required to obtain a new General class license after a previously held license has expired and the two-year grace period has passed? | G | 1 | D | 11 | D | A. They must have a letter from the FCC showing they once held an amateur or commercial license | B. There are no requirements other than being able to show a copy of the expired license | C. Contact the FCC to have the license reinstated | D. The applicant must show proof of the appropriate expired license grant and pass the current Element 2 exam | |
| 45 | [97.507]When operating a station in South America by remote control over the internet from the US, what regulations apply? | G | 1 | D | 12 | C | A. Those of both the remote station’s country and the FCC | B. Those of the remote station’s country and the FCC’s third-party regulations | C. Only those of the remote station’s country | D. Only those of the FCC | |
| 46 | [97.115(b)(2)]Which of the following would disqualify a third party from participating in sending a message via an amateur station? | G | 1 | E | 01 | A | A. The third party’s amateur license has been revoked and not reinstated | B. The third party is not a US citizen | C. The third party is speaking in a language other than English | D. All these choices are correct | |
| 47 | [97.205(b)]When may a 10-meter repeater retransmit the 2-meter signal from a station that has a Technician class control operator? | G | 1 | E | 02 | D | A. Under no circumstances | B. Only if the station on 10-meters is operating under a Special Temporary Authorization allowing such retransmission | C. Only during an FCC-declared general state of communications emergency | D. Only if the 10-meter repeater control operator holds at least a General class license | |
| 48 | [97.221]What is required to conduct communications with a digital station operating under automatic control outside the automatic control band segments? | G | 1 | E | 03 | A | A. The station initiating the contact must be under local or remote control | B. The interrogating transmission must be made by another automatically controlled station | C. No third-party traffic may be transmitted | D. The control operator of the interrogating station must hold an Amateur Extra class license | |
| 49 | [97.13(b), 97.303, 97.311(b)]Which of the following conditions require a licensed amateur radio operator to take specific steps to avoid harmful interference to other users or facilities? | G | 1 | E | 04 | D | A. When operating within one mile of an FCC Monitoring Station | B. When using a band where the Amateur Service is secondary | C. When a station is transmitting spread spectrum emissions | D. All these choices are correct | |
| 50 | [97.115(a)(2), 97.117]What are the restrictions on messages sent to a third party in a country with which there is a Third-Party Agreement? | G | 1 | E | 05 | C | A. They must relate to emergencies or disaster relief | B. They must be for other licensed amateurs | C. They must relate to amateur radio, or remarks of a personal character, or messages relating to emergencies or disaster relief | D. The message must be limited to no longer than 1 minute in duration and the name of the third party must be recorded in the station log | |
| 51 | [97.301, ITU Radio Regulations]The frequency allocations of which ITU region apply to radio amateurs operating in North and South America? | G | 1 | E | 06 | C | A. Region 4 | B. Region 3 | C. Region 2 | D. Region 1 | |
| 52 | [97.111]In what part of the 2.4 GHz band may an amateur station communicate with non-licensed Wi-Fi stations? | G | 1 | E | 07 | D | A. Anywhere in the band | B. Channels 1 through 4 | C. Channels 42 through 45 | D. No part | |
| 53 | [97.313(j)]What is the maximum PEP output allowed for spread spectrum transmissions? | G | 1 | E | 08 | B | A. 100 milliwatts | B. 10 watts | C. 100 watts | D. 1500 watts | |
| 54 | [97.115]Under what circumstances are messages that are sent via digital modes exempt from Part 97 third-party rules that apply to other modes of communication? | G | 1 | E | 09 | A | A. Under no circumstances | B. When messages are encrypted | C. When messages are not encrypted | D. When under automatic control | |
| 55 | [97.101]Why should an amateur operator normally avoid transmitting on 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930 and 28.200 MHz? | G | 1 | E | 10 | A | A. A system of propagation beacon stations operates on those frequencies | B. A system of automatic digital stations operates on those frequencies | C. These frequencies are set aside for emergency operations | D. These frequencies are set aside for bulletins from the FCC | |
| 56 | [97.221, 97.305]On what bands may automatically controlled stations transmitting RTTY or data emissions communicate with other automatically controlled digital stations? | G | 1 | E | 11 | D | A. On any band segment where digital operation is permitted | B. Anywhere in the non-phone segments of the 10-meter or shorter wavelength bands | C. Only in the non-phone Extra Class segments of the bands | D. Anywhere in the 6-meter or shorter wavelength bands, and in limited segments of some of the HF bands | |
| 57 | [97.115]When may third-party messages be transmitted via remote control? | G | 1 | E | 12 | A | A. Under any circumstances in which third party messages are permitted by FCC rules | B. Under no circumstances except for emergencies | C. Only when the message is intended for licensed radio amateurs | D. Only when the message is intended for third parties in areas where licensing is controlled by the FCC | |
| 58 | Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher? | G | 2 | A | 01 | A | A. Upper sideband | B. Lower sideband | C. Suppressed sideband | D. Double sideband | |
| 59 | Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands? | G | 2 | A | 02 | B | A. Upper sideband | B. Lower sideband | C. Suppressed sideband | D. Double sideband | |
| 60 | Which mode is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF bands? | G | 2 | A | 03 | A | A. Upper sideband | B. Lower sideband | C. Suppressed sideband | D. Double sideband | |
| 61 | Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17- and 12-meter bands? | G | 2 | A | 04 | A | A. Upper sideband | B. Lower sideband | C. Suppressed sideband | D. Double sideband | |
| 62 | Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the HF amateur bands? | G | 2 | A | 05 | C | A. Frequency modulation | B. Double sideband | C. Single sideband | D. Single phase modulation | |
| 63 | Which of the following is an advantage of using single sideband, as compared to other analog voice modes on the HF amateur bands? | G | 2 | A | 06 | D | A. Very high-fidelity voice modulation | B. Less subject to interference from atmospheric static crashes | C. Ease of tuning on receive and immunity to impulse noise | D. Less bandwidth used and greater power efficiency | |
| 64 | Which of the following statements is true of single sideband (SSB)? | G | 2 | A | 07 | B | A. Only one sideband and the carrier are transmitted; the other sideband is suppressed | B. Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed | C. SSB is the only voice mode authorized on the 20-, 15-, and 10-meter amateur bands | D. SSB is the only voice mode authorized on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter amateur bands | |
| 65 | What is the recommended way to break into a phone contact? | G | 2 | A | 08 | B | A. Say “QRZ” several times, followed by your call sign | B. Say your call sign once | C. Say “Breaker Breaker” | D. Say “CQ” followed by the call sign of either station | |
| 66 | Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands? | G | 2 | A | 09 | D | A. Lower sideband is more efficient than upper sideband at these frequencies | B. Lower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bands | C. Because it is fully compatible with an AM detector | D. It is commonly accepted amateur practice | |
| 67 | Which of the following statements is true of VOX operation versus PTT operation? | G | 2 | A | 10 | B | A. The received signal is more natural sounding | B. It allows “hands free” operation | C. It occupies less bandwidth | D. It provides more power output | |
| 68 | Generally, who should respond to a station in the contiguous 48 states calling “CQ DX”? | G | 2 | A | 11 | C | A. Any caller is welcome to respond | B. Only stations in Germany | C. Any stations outside the lower 48 states | D. Only contest stations | |
| 69 | What control is typically adjusted for proper ALC setting on a single sideband transceiver? | G | 2 | A | 12 | B | A. RF clipping level | B. Transmit audio or microphone gain | C. Antenna inductance or capacitance | D. Attenuator level | |
| 70 | [97.101(b), (c)]Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies? | G | 2 | B | 01 | C | A. Nets have priority | B. QSOs in progress have priority | C. Except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency | D. Contest operations should yield to non-contest use of frequencies | |
| 71 | What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in? | G | 2 | B | 02 | B | A. Inform your local emergency coordinator | B. Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed | C. Immediately decrease power to avoid interfering with the station in distress | D. Immediately cease all transmissions | |
| 72 | What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact creating interference from other stations using the frequency? | G | 2 | B | 03 | C | A. Advise the interfering stations that you are on the frequency and that you have priority | B. Decrease power and continue to transmit | C. Attempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner | D. Switch to the opposite sideband | |
| 73 | When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation from other stations should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies? | G | 2 | B | 04 | B | A. 5 Hz to 50 Hz | B. 150 Hz to 500 Hz | C. 1 kHz to 3 kHz | D. 3 kHz to 6 kHz | |
| 74 | When selecting an SSB transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies? | G | 2 | B | 05 | C | A. 5 Hz to 50 Hz | B. 150 Hz to 500 Hz | C. 2 kHz to 3 kHz | D. Approximately 6 kHz | |
| 75 | How can you avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone? | G | 2 | B | 06 | A | A. Send “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign | B. Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ | C. Send the letter “V” in Morse code several times and listen for a response, or say “test” several times and listen for a response | D. Send “QSY” on CW or if using phone, announce “the frequency is in use,” then give your call sign and listen for a response | |
| 76 | Which of the following complies with commonly accepted amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call? | G | 2 | B | 07 | C | A. Listen on the frequency for at least two minutes to be sure it is clear | B. Identify your station by transmitting your call sign at least 3 times | C. Follow the voluntary band plan | D. All these choices are correct | |
| 77 | What is the voluntary band plan restriction for US stations transmitting within the 48 contiguous states in the 50.1 MHz to 50.125 MHz band segment? | G | 2 | B | 08 | A | A. Only contacts with stations not within the 48 contiguous states | B. Only contacts with other stations within the 48 contiguous states | C. Only digital contacts | D. Only SSTV contacts | |
| 78 | [97.407(a)]Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster? | G | 2 | B | 09 | A | A. Only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license | B. Only a RACES net control operator | C. A person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license or an appropriate government official | D. Any control operator when normal communication systems are operational | |
| 79 | Which of the following is good amateur practice for net management? | G | 2 | B | 10 | B | A. Always use multiple sets of phonetics during check-in | B. Have a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions | C. Transmit the full net roster at the beginning of every session | D. All these choices are correct | |
| 80 | [97.407(d)(4)]How often may RACES training drills and tests be routinely conducted without special authorization? | G | 2 | B | 11 | C | A. No more than 1 hour per month | B. No more than 2 hours per month | C. No more than 1 hour per week | D. No more than 2 hours per week | |
| 81 | Which of the following describes full break-in CW operation (QSK)? | G | 2 | C | 01 | D | A. Breaking stations send the Morse code prosign “BK” | B. Automatic keyers, instead of hand keys, are used to send Morse code | C. An operator must activate a manual send/receive switch before and after every transmission | D. Transmitting stations can receive between code characters and elements | |
| 82 | What should you do if a CW station sends “QRS?” | G | 2 | C | 02 | A | A. Send slower | B. Change frequency | C. Increase your power | D. Repeat everything twice | |
| 83 | What does it mean when a CW operator sends “KN” at the end of a transmission? | G | 2 | C | 03 | C | A. No US stations should call | B. Operating full break-in | C. Listening only for a specific station or stations | D. Closing station now | |
| 84 | What does the Q signal “QRL?” mean? | G | 2 | C | 04 | D | A. “Will you keep the frequency clear?” | B. “Are you operating full break-in?” or “Can you operate full break-in?” | C. “Are you listening only for a specific station?” | D. “Are you busy?” or “Is this frequency in use?” | |
| 85 | What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse code? | G | 2 | C | 05 | B | A. The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no slower than the CQ | B. The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no faster than the CQ | C. At the standard calling speed of 10 wpm | D. At the standard calling speed of 5 wpm | |
| 86 | What does the term “zero beat” mean in CW operation? | G | 2 | C | 06 | D | A. Matching the speed of the transmitting station | B. Operating split to avoid interference on frequency | C. Sending without error | D. Matching the transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal | |
| 87 | When sending CW, what does a “C” mean when added to the RST report? | G | 2 | C | 07 | A | A. Chirpy or unstable signal | B. Report was read from an S meter rather than estimated | C. 100 percent copy | D. Key clicks | |
| 88 | What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message when using CW? | G | 2 | C | 08 | C | A. SK | B. BK | C. AR | D. KN | |
| 89 | What does the Q signal “QSL” mean? | G | 2 | C | 09 | C | A. Send slower | B. We have already confirmed the contact | C. I have received and understood | D. We have worked before | |
| 90 | What does the Q signal “QRN” mean? | G | 2 | C | 10 | D | A. Send more slowly | B. Stop sending | C. Zero beat my signal | D. I am troubled by static | |
| 91 | What does the Q signal “QRV” mean? | G | 2 | C | 11 | D | A. You are sending too fast | B. There is interference on the frequency | C. I am quitting for the day | D. I am ready to receive | |
| 92 | What is the Volunteer Monitor Program? | G | 2 | D | 01 | A | A. Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations | B. Amateur volunteers who conduct amateur licensing examinations | C. Amateur volunteers who conduct frequency coordination for amateur VHF repeaters | D. Amateur volunteers who use their station equipment to help civil defense organizations in times of emergency | |
| 93 | Which of the following are objectives of the Volunteer Monitor Program? | G | 2 | D | 02 | D | A. To conduct efficient and orderly amateur licensing examinations | B. To provide emergency and public safety communications | C. To coordinate repeaters for efficient and orderly spectrum usage | D. To encourage amateur radio operators to self-regulate and comply with the rules | |
| 94 | What procedure may be used by Volunteer Monitors to localize a station whose continuous carrier is holding a repeater on in their area? | G | 2 | D | 03 | B | A. Compare vertical and horizontal signal strengths on the input frequency | B. Compare beam headings on the repeater input from their home locations with that of other Volunteer Monitors | C. Compare signal strengths between the input and output of the repeater | D. All these choices are correct | |
| 95 | Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection map? | G | 2 | D | 04 | B | A. A map that shows accurate land masses | B. A map that shows true bearings and distances from a specific location | C. A map that shows the angle at which an amateur satellite crosses the equator | D. A map that shows the number of degrees longitude that an amateur satellite appears to move westward at the equator with each orbit | |
| 96 | Which of the following indicates that you are looking for an HF contact with any station? | G | 2 | D | 05 | C | A. Sign your call sign once, followed by the words “listening for a call” -- if no answer, change frequency and repeat | B. Say “QTC” followed by “this is” and your call sign -- if no answer, change frequency and repeat | C. Repeat “CQ” a few times, followed by “this is,” then your call sign a few times, then pause to listen, repeat as necessary | D. Transmit an unmodulated carried for approximately 10 seconds, followed by “this is” and your call sign, and pause to listen -- repeat as necessary | |
| 97 | How is a directional antenna pointed when making a “long-path” contact with another station? | G | 2 | D | 06 | C | A. Toward the rising sun | B. Along the gray line | C. 180 degrees from the station’s short-path heading | D. Toward the north | |
| 98 | Which of the following are examples of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet? | G | 2 | D | 07 | D | A. Able, Baker, Charlie, Dog | B. Adam, Boy, Charles, David | C. America, Boston, Canada, Denmark | D. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta | |
| 99 | Why do many amateurs keep a station log? | G | 2 | D | 08 | D | A. The FCC requires a log of all international contacts | B. The FCC requires a log of all international third-party traffic | C. The log provides evidence of operation needed to renew a license without retest | D. To help with a reply if the FCC requests information about your station | |
| 100 | Which of the following is required when participating in a contest on HF frequencies? | G | 2 | D | 09 | C | A. Submit a log to the contest sponsor | B. Send a QSL card to the stations worked, or QSL via Logbook of The World | C. Identify your station according to normal FCC regulations | D. All these choices are correct |
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