Amateur Radio Quiz - Conditions and Regions

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Which of these options are correct? (Select all that apply)

Region 2 (correct)

All three regions

Region 1

Region 3

Which of the following conditions require an Amateur Radio station licensee to take specific steps to avoid harmful interference to other users or facilities?

When a station is transmitting spread spectrum emissions

When operating within one mile of an FCC Monitoring Station

When using a band where the Amateur Service is secondary

All of these choices are correct (correct)

What types of messages for a third party in another country may be transmitted by an amateur station?

Only messages relating to Amateur Radio or remarks of a personal character, or messages relating to emergencies or disaster relief (correct)

Any message, as long as the amateur operator is not paid

Only messages for other licensed amateurs

Any messages, as long as the text of the message is recorded in the station log

Which of the following applies in the event of interference between a coordinated repeater and an uncoordinated repeater?

The licensee of the non-coordinated repeater has primary responsibility to resolve the interference Signup and view all the answers

With which foreign countries is third party traffic prohibited, except for messages directly involving emergencies or disaster relief communications?

Every foreign country, unless there is a third party agreement in effect with that country Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for a non-licensed person to communicate with a foreign Amateur Radio station from a station with an FCC granted license at which a licensed control operator is present?

The foreign amateur station must be in a country with which the United States has a third party agreement Signup and view all the answers

What language must you use when identifying your station if you are using a language other than English in making a contact using phone emission?

English Signup and view all the answers

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

The portion above 29.5 MHz Signup and view all the answers

On which of the following bands is a General Class license holder granted all amateur frequency privileges? (Select one)

160, 60, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meters Signup and view all the answers

On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited? (Select one)

30 meters Signup and view all the answers

On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited? (Select one)

30 meters Signup and view all the answers

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

60 meters Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequencies is in the General Class portion of the 40 meter band? (Select one)

7.250 MHz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequencies is in the 12 meter band? (Select one)

24.940 MHz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 75 meter phone band? (Select one)

3900 kHz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 20 meter phone band? (Select one)

14305 kHz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 80 meter band? (Select one)

3560 kHz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 15 meter band? (Select one)

21300 kHz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frequencies is available to a control operator holding a General Class license? (Select one)

28.020 MHz Signup and view all the answers

When General Class licensees are not permitted to use the entire voice portion of a particular band, which portion of the voice segment is generally available to them? (Select one)

The upper frequency end on frequencies below 7.3 MHz and the lower end on frequencies above 14.150 MHz Signup and view all the answers

Which, if any, amateur band is shared with the Citizens Radio Service? (Select one)

None 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? (Select one)

Amateur stations must record the call sign of the primary service station before operating on a frequency assigned to that station Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate action if, when operating on either the 30 or 60 meter bands, a station in the primary service interferes with your contact? (Select one)

Move to a clear frequency Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height above ground to which an antenna structure may be erected without requiring notification to the FAA and registration with the FCC, provided it is not at or near a public use airport? (Select one)

200 feet Signup and view all the answers

With which of the following conditions must beacon stations comply? (Select one)

There must be no more than one beacon signal in the same band from a single location Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC Rules? (Select one)

Observation of propagation and reception Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must be true before amateur stations may provide communications to broadcasters for dissemination to the public? (Select one)

The FCC must have declared a state of emergency Signup and view all the answers

When may music be transmitted by an amateur station? (Select one)

When it is an incidental part of a manned spacecraft retransmission Signup and view all the answers

When is an amateur station permitted to transmit secret codes? (Select one)

Only when the information is of a routine, personal nature Signup and view all the answers

What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the Amateur Service? (Select one)

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

When choosing a transmitting frequency, what should you do to comply with good amateur practice? (Select one)

Before transmitting, listen to avoid interfering with ongoing communication Signup and view all the answers

When may an amateur station transmit communications in which the licensee or control operator has a pecuniary (monetary) interest? (Select one)

When other amateurs are being notified of the sale of apparatus normally used in an amateur station and such activity is not done on a regular basis Signup and view all the answers

What is the power limit for beacon stations? (Select one)

100 watts PEP output Signup and view all the answers

How does the FCC require an amateur station to be operated in all respects not specifically covered by the Part 97 rules? (Select one)

In conformance with good engineering and good amateur practice 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? (Select one)

The FCC Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz? (Select one)

200 watts PEP output Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use on the 12 meter band? (Select one)

1500 PEP output, except for 200 watts PEP output in the Novice portion Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum bandwidth permitted by FCC rules for Amateur Radio stations when transmitting on USB frequencies in the 60 meter band? (Select one)

2.8 kHz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter power on the 14 MHz band? (Select one)

Effective radiated power cannot exceed 3000 watts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter power on the 28 MHz band? (Select one)

1500 watts PEP output Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter power on the 1.8 MHz band? (Select one)

200 watts PEP output Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmission on the 20 meter band? (Select one)

56 kilobaud Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmitted at frequencies below 28 MHz? (Select one)

56 kilobaud Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmitted on the 1.25 meter and 70 centimeter bands? (Select one)

300 baud Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 10 meter band? (Select one)

300 baud Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 2 meter band? (Select one)

19.6 kilobaud Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a proper way to identify when transmitting using phone on General Class frequencies if you have a CSCE for the required elements but your upgrade from Technician has not appeared in the FCC database? (Select one)

No special identification is needed Signup and view all the answers

What license examinations may you administer when you are an accredited VE holding a General Class operator license? (Select one)

Technician only Signup and view all the answers

On which of the following band segments may you operate if you are a Technician Class operator and have a CSCE for General Class privileges? (Select one)

Only the Technician band segments until your upgrade is posted on the FCC database Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for administering a Technician Class operator examination? (Select one)

At least two General Class or higher VEs must be present, but only one need be VEC accredited Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is sufficient for you to be an administering VE for a Technician Class operator license examination? (Select one)

Possession of a properly obtained telegraphy license Signup and view all the answers

When must you add the special identifier 'AG' after your call sign if you are a Technician Class licensee and have a CSCE for General Class operator privileges, but the FCC has not yet posted your upgrade on its Web site? (Select one)

Whenever you operate using Technician frequency privileges Signup and view all the answers

Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what organization? (Select one)

A Volunteer Examiner Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following criteria must be met for a non-U.S. citizen to be an accredited Volunteer Examiner? (Select one)

The person must be a resident of the U.S. for a minimum of 5 years Signup and view all the answers

How long is a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) valid for exam element credit? (Select one)

30 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age that one must be to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner? (Select one)

12 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would disqualify a third party from participating in stating a message over an amateur station? (Select one)

The third party is not a U.S. citizen Signup and view all the answers

When may a 10 meter repeater retransmit the 2 meter signal from a station having a Technician Class control operator? (Select one)

Only during an FCC declared general state of communications emergency Signup and view all the answers

In what ITU region is operation in the 7.175 to 7.300 MHz band permitted for a control operator holding an FCC-issued General Class license?

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Study Notes

Amateur Radio Licensing and Frequency Privileges

General Class license holders have full frequency privileges on the bands 160, 60, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meters.
Phone operation is not permitted on the 30-meter band.
Image transmission is prohibited on the 30-meter band as well.
The 60-meter band operates on specific channels only, unlike the frequency ranges of other bands.

Frequency Specifics

In the General Class section of the 40-meter band, 7.250 MHz is a valid frequency.
The 12-meter band includes 24.940 MHz, while 3900 kHz is valid for the 75-meter phone band.
The frequency 14305 kHz is permissible in the 20-meter phone band, and 3560 kHz is valid for the 80-meter band.
The 15-meter band permits a frequency of 21300 kHz.

Operating Conditions and Restrictions

General Class operators can use all listed frequencies: 28.020 MHz, 28.350 MHz, and 28.550 MHz.
When using voice frequencies, the upper end of the voice segment is usually available to General Class licensees.
Amateur stations are secondary users on certain bands and must avoid causing harmful interference to primary users.
If interference happens, operators should move to a clear frequency.

Beacon Stations and Operational Rules

Antenna structures below 200 feet do not need to notify the FAA or register with the FCC.
Beacon stations must ensure there is only one signal from a single location on the same band.
The primary purpose of a beacon station includes observing propagation and reception.

Communicating with the Public

Amateur stations can provide communications to broadcasters only if directly related to safety or property protection.
Music can only be transmitted when part of a spacecraft retransmission.
Secret codes are allowed to control space stations.

Exam Administration and Volunteer Examiners

A General Class operator can administer only Technician Class examinations.
Volunteer Examiners must be accredited and hold at least a General Class license.
A Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) is valid for 365 days.
The minimum age to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner is 18 years.

Third-Party Communications and Interference

A third party is disqualified from relaying messages if their amateur license has ever been revoked.
Only messages regarding emergencies or personal acknowledgments can be sent to third parties in foreign countries.
Licensees of uncoordinated repeaters bear primary responsibility for resolving any interference with coordinated repeaters.### International Amateur Radio Regulations
Communications with foreign amateur radio stations are subject to international agreements and regulations.
Countries not part of a third-party agreement with the US cannot facilitate communication unless specific provisions are in place.

Communication Requirements for Non-Licensed Persons

Non-licensed individuals may communicate with foreign amateur radio stations only in the presence of a licensed control operator.
The foreign station must be located in a country that has a third-party agreement with the United States to allow such communication.

Language Regulations in Amateur Radio

When identifying a station using a non-English language, English must also be used for clarity and compliance with regulations.
This requirement applies even if the primary contact language is different, ensuring consistency in identification.

Repeater Use on the 10 Meter Band

The 10 meter band allocates specific frequency ranges for repeater use, specifically above 29.5 MHz.
Understanding these frequency allocations is essential for proper usage and adherence to amateur radio rules.

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Test your knowledge on the conditions requiring specific steps to avoid interference in the Amateur Radio space. This quiz covers various licenses and operational regions relevant to amateur radio users. Identify the correct answers to ensure compliance and avoid harmful interference.