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On which HF and/or MF amateur bands are there portions where General class licensees cannot transmit?
On which HF and/or MF amateur bands are there portions where General class licensees cannot transmit?
On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited?
On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited?
On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited?
On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited?
Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication only on specific channels, rather than frequency ranges?
Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication only on specific channels, rather than frequency ranges?
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On which of the following frequencies are General class licensees prohibited from operating as control operator?
On which of the following frequencies are General class licensees prohibited from operating as control operator?
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Which of the following applies when the FCC rules designate the amateur service as a secondary user on a band?
Which of the following applies when the FCC rules designate the amateur service as a secondary user on a band?
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On which amateur frequencies in the 10-meter band may stations with a General class control operator transmit CW emissions?
On which amateur frequencies in the 10-meter band may stations with a General class control operator transmit CW emissions?
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Which HF bands have segments exclusively allocated to Amateur Extra licensees?
Which HF bands have segments exclusively allocated to Amateur Extra licensees?
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General class portion of the 15-meter band?
Which of the following frequencies is within the General class portion of the 15-meter band?
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What portion of the 10-meter band is available for repeater use?
What portion of the 10-meter band is available for repeater use?
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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?
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?
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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?
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?
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With which of the following conditions must beacon stations comply?
With which of the following conditions must beacon stations comply?
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Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC rules?
Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC rules?
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Which of the following transmissions is permitted for all amateur stations?
Which of the following transmissions is permitted for all amateur stations?
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Which of the following one-way transmissions are permitted?
Which of the following one-way transmissions are permitted?
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Under what conditions are state and local governments permitted to regulate amateur radio antenna structures?
Under what conditions are state and local governments permitted to regulate amateur radio antenna structures?
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What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?
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When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications Commission?
When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications Commission?
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On what HF frequencies are automatically controlled beacons permitted?
On what HF frequencies are automatically controlled beacons permitted?
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What is the power limit for beacon stations?
What is the power limit for beacon stations?
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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?
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?
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What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz?
What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz?
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What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on the 12-meter band?
What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on the 12-meter band?
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What is the maximum bandwidth permitted by FCC rules for amateur radio stations transmitting on USB frequencies in the 60-meter band?
What is the maximum bandwidth permitted by FCC rules for amateur radio stations transmitting on USB frequencies in the 60-meter band?
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Study Notes
Amateur Radio License Class Facts
- General class licensees cannot transmit on portions of 80m, 40m, 20m, and 15m bands.
- Phone operation is prohibited on the 30m band.
- Image transmission is also prohibited on the 30m band.
- The 60m band has restrictions to specific channels rather than frequency ranges.
Frequency Restrictions for General Class Licensees
- General class licensees are prohibited from operating as control operators within the frequency range of 7.125 MHz to 7.175 MHz.
- They may transmit CW emissions on the entire 10m band.
Licensee Class Privileges
- Amateur Extra licensees have exclusive segments on 80m, 40m, 20m, and 15m bands.
- The frequency of 21.300 kHz falls within the General class portion of the 15m band.
Repeater Operation and Voice Segment Access
- For repeater use, the portion of the 10m band available is above 29.5 MHz.
- When restricted, General class licensees have access to the upper frequency portion of the voice segment.
Antenna Regulations and Beacon Operations
- Antenna structures not near public airports may be up to 200 feet without FAA notification.
- Only one beacon station may transmit on a band from the same location.
- Beacon stations serve the purpose of observing propagation and reception.
Permitted Transmissions and Communications
- All amateur stations may occasionally retransmit weather and propagation forecasts from U.S. government stations.
- One-way transmissions for learning International Morse code are allowed.
State and Local Government Regulations
- State and local governments may regulate amateur radio antennas provided that communication is reasonably accommodated.
Use of Abbreviations and International Communications
- Abbreviations and procedural signals can be used as long as they do not obscure the message's meaning.
- Communication with amateur stations in countries outside FCC-administered areas is allowed unless the countries object to such communications.
Beacon Station Power and Frequency Limits
- Automatically controlled beacons are permitted on frequencies from 28.20 MHz to 28.30 MHz.
- Beacon stations have a power limit of 100 watts PEP output.
Good Engineering Practices and Power Limits
- "Good engineering and good amateur practice" is determined by the FCC.
- Maximum transmitter power on 10.140 MHz is 200 watts PEP output.
- Maximum transmitter power on the 12m band is 1500 watts PEP output.
Bandwidth Regulations
- The maximum permitted bandwidth for amateur stations transmitting on USB frequencies in the 60m band is 2.8 kHz.
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Test your knowledge on the facts and frequency restrictions related to the Amateur Radio General Class License. This quiz covers essential privileges, operational limits, and specific band regulations for licensees. Perfect for aspiring amateur radio operators and enthusiasts.
