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Which of the following conditions require an Amateur Radio station licensee to take specific steps to avoid harmful interference to other users or facilities?
What types of messages for a third party in another country may be transmitted by an amateur station?
Which of the following applies in the event of interference between a coordinated repeater and an uncoordinated repeater?
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With which foreign countries is third party traffic prohibited, except for messages directly involving emergencies or disaster relief communications?
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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?
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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?
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What portion of the 10 meter band is available for repeater use?
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On which of the following bands is a General Class license holder granted all amateur frequency privileges? (Select one)
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On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited? (Select one)
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On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited? (Select one)
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Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication on only specific channels, rather than frequency ranges? (Select one)
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Which of the following frequencies is in the General Class portion of the 40 meter band? (Select one)
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Which of the following frequencies is in the 12 meter band? (Select one)
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 75 meter phone band? (Select one)
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 20 meter phone band? (Select one)
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 80 meter band? (Select one)
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 15 meter band? (Select one)
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Which of the following frequencies is available to a control operator holding a General Class license? (Select one)
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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)
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Which, if any, amateur band is shared with the Citizens Radio Service? (Select one)
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Which of the following applies when the FCC rules designate the Amateur Service as a secondary user on a band? (Select one)
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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)
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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)
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With which of the following conditions must beacon stations comply? (Select one)
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Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC Rules? (Select one)
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Which of the following must be true before amateur stations may provide communications to broadcasters for dissemination to the public? (Select one)
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When may music be transmitted by an amateur station? (Select one)
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When is an amateur station permitted to transmit secret codes? (Select one)
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What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the Amateur Service? (Select one)
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When choosing a transmitting frequency, what should you do to comply with good amateur practice? (Select one)
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When may an amateur station transmit communications in which the licensee or control operator has a pecuniary (monetary) interest? (Select one)
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What is the power limit for beacon stations? (Select one)
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How does the FCC require an amateur station to be operated in all respects not specifically covered by the Part 97 rules? (Select one)
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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? (Select one)
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What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz? (Select one)
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What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use on the 12 meter band? (Select one)
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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)
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Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter power on the 14 MHz band? (Select one)
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Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter power on the 28 MHz band? (Select one)
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Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter power on the 1.8 MHz band? (Select one)
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What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmission on the 20 meter band? (Select one)
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What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmitted at frequencies below 28 MHz? (Select one)
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What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmitted on the 1.25 meter and 70 centimeter bands? (Select one)
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What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 10 meter band? (Select one)
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What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 2 meter band? (Select one)
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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)
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What license examinations may you administer when you are an accredited VE holding a General Class operator license? (Select one)
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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)
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Which of the following is a requirement for administering a Technician Class operator examination? (Select one)
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Which of the following is sufficient for you to be an administering VE for a Technician Class operator license examination? (Select one)
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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)
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Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what organization? (Select one)
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Which of the following criteria must be met for a non-U.S. citizen to be an accredited Volunteer Examiner? (Select one)
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How long is a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) valid for exam element credit? (Select one)
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What is the minimum age that one must be to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner? (Select one)
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Which of the following would disqualify a third party from participating in stating a message over an amateur station? (Select one)
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When may a 10 meter repeater retransmit the 2 meter signal from a station having a Technician Class control operator? (Select one)
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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.