Amateur Radio License Class Quiz

Questions and Answers

On which HF and/or MF amateur bands are there portions where General class licensees cannot transmit?

10 meters and 2 meters

40 meters, 20 meters, and 15 meters

80 meters, 40 meters, 20 meters, and 15 meters (correct)

80 meters and 30 meters

On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited?

15 meters

30 meters (correct)

40 meters

20 meters

On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited?

30 meters (correct)

20 meters

15 meters

40 meters

Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication only on specific channels, rather than frequency ranges?

60 meters Signup and view all the answers

On which of the following frequencies are General class licensees prohibited from operating as control operator?

7.125 MHz to 7.175 MHz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following applies when the FCC rules designate the amateur service as a secondary user on a band?

Amateur stations must not cause harmful interference to primary users and must accept interference from primary users Signup and view all the answers

On which amateur frequencies in the 10-meter band may stations with a General class control operator transmit CW emissions?

The entire band Signup and view all the answers

Which HF bands have segments exclusively allocated to Amateur Extra licensees?

80 meters, 40 meters, 20 meters, and 15 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequencies is within the General class portion of the 15-meter band?

21300 kHz Signup and view all the answers

What portion of the 10-meter band is available for repeater use?

Above 29.5 MHz Signup and view all the answers

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?

Upper frequency portion Signup and view all the answers

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?

200 feet Signup and view all the answers

With which of the following conditions must beacon stations comply?

No more than one beacon station may transmit in the same band from the same station location Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC rules?

Observation of propagation and reception Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following transmissions is permitted for all amateur stations?

Occasional retransmission of weather and propagation forecast information from US government stations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following one-way transmissions are permitted?

Transmissions to assist with learning the International Morse code Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions are state and local governments permitted to regulate amateur radio antenna structures?

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 Signup and view all the answers

What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?

They may be used if they do not obscure the meaning of a message Signup and view all the answers

When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications Commission?

When the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communications Signup and view all the answers

On what HF frequencies are automatically controlled beacons permitted?

28.20 MHz to 28.30 MHz Signup and view all the answers

What is the power limit for beacon stations?

100 watts PEP output Signup and view all the answers

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?

The FCC Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz?

200 watts PEP output Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on the 12-meter band?

1500 watts PEP output Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum bandwidth permitted by FCC rules for amateur radio stations transmitting on USB frequencies in the 60-meter band?

2.8 kHz Signup and view all the answers

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.