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The CQ call should be repeated a few times, followed by 'this is,' then your ____ a few times.
call sign
How is a directional antenna pointed when making a 'long-path' contact with another station?
180 degrees from the station's short-path heading
Which of the following are examples of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?
Why do many amateurs keep a station log?
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Which of the following is required when participating in a contest on HF frequencies?
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On which HF and/or MF amateur bands are there portions where General class licensees cannot transmit?
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On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited?
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On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited?
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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 operators?
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What applies when the FCC rules designate the amateur service as a secondary user on a band?
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Which HF bands have segments exclusively allocated to Amateur Extra licensees?
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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 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?
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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?
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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?
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With which conditions must beacon stations comply?
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Which transmissions are permitted for all amateur stations?
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What is the purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC rules?
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Which one-way transmissions are permitted?
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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?
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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?
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What is the power limit for beacon stations?
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Who or what determines 'good engineering and good amateur practice'?
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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?
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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?
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What is the limit for transmitter power on the 28 MHz band for a General Class control operator?
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Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating in the 60-meter band?
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What is the limit for transmitter power on the 1.8 MHz band?
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What must be done before using a new digital protocol on the air?
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What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emissions transmitted at frequencies below 28 MHz?
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What is the maximum power limit on the 60-meter band?
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What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 10-meter band?
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Who may receive partial credit for the elements represented by an expired amateur radio license?
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What measurement is specified by FCC rules that regulate maximum power?
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What license examinations may you administer as an accredited Volunteer Examiner holding a General class operator license?
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On which 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?
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Who must observe the administration of a Technician class license examination?
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When operating a US station by remote control from outside the country, what license is required of the control operator?
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Until an upgrade to General class is shown in the FCC database, when must a Technician licensee identify with 'AG' after their call sign?
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Which criteria must be met for a non-US citizen to be an accredited Volunteer Examiner?
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Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what organization?
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How long is a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) valid for exam element credit?
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What is the minimum age that one must be to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner?
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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?
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When operating a station in South America by remote control over the internet from the US, what regulations apply?
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Which of the following would disqualify a third party from participating in sending a message via an amateur station?
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When may a 10-meter repeater retransmit the 2-meter signal from a station that has a Technician class control operator?
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What is required to conduct communications with a digital station operating under automatic control outside the automatic control band segments?
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Which of the following conditions require a licensed amateur radio operator to take specific steps to avoid harmful interference to other users or facilities?
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What are the restrictions on messages sent to a third party in a country with which there is a Third-Party Agreement?
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The frequency allocations of which ITU region apply to radio amateurs operating in North and South America?
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In what part of the 2.4 GHz band may an amateur station communicate with non-licensed Wi-Fi stations?
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What is the maximum PEP output allowed for spread spectrum transmissions?
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Under what circumstances are messages that are sent via digital modes exempt from Part 97 third-party rules?
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Why should an amateur operator normally avoid transmitting on 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930 and 28.200 MHz?
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On what bands may automatically controlled stations transmitting RTTY or data emissions communicate with other automatically controlled digital stations?
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When may third-party messages be transmitted via remote control?
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Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?
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Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands?
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Which mode is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF bands?
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Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17- and 12-meter bands?
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Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the HF amateur bands?
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What is an advantage of using single sideband compared to other analog voice modes on the HF amateur bands?
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Only one sideband is transmitted in single sideband (SSB), and the other sideband and carrier are suppressed.
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What is the recommended way to break into a phone contact?
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Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands?
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Who should respond to a station in the contiguous 48 states calling 'CQ DX'?
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VOX operation allows hands-free operation.
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Except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency.
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What control is typically adjusted for proper ALC setting on a single sideband transceiver?
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What should you do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
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When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation from other stations should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
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What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact creating interference from other stations using the frequency?
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When selecting an SSB transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
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How can you avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?
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Which of the following complies with commonly accepted amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?
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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?
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Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?
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What is good amateur practice for net management?
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How often may RACES training drills and tests be routinely conducted without special authorization?
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What should you do if a CW station sends 'QRS'?
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Which of the following describes full break-in CW operation (QSK)?
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What does it mean when a CW operator sends 'KN' at the end of a transmission?
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What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse code?
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What does the Q signal 'QRL?' mean?
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What does the term 'zero beat' mean in CW operation?
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When sending CW, what does a 'C' mean when added to the RST report?
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What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message when using CW?
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What does the Q signal 'QSL' mean?
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What does the Q signal 'QRV' mean?
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What does the Q signal 'QRN' mean?
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What is the Volunteer Monitor Program?
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Which of the following are objectives of the Volunteer Monitor Program?
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What procedure may be used by Volunteer Monitors to localize a station whose continuous carrier is holding a repeater on in their area?
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Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection map?
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Study Notes
General Class License Transmission Guidelines
- General class licensees cannot transmit on specific portions of the 80, 40, 20, and 15-meter bands.
- Phone operation is prohibited on the 30-meter band, which also restricts image transmission.
- The 60-meter band requires communication only on designated channels.
Frequency Restrictions and Control Operations
- Control operators are prohibited from operating between 7.125 MHz and 7.175 MHz.
- Amateur stations must not cause harmful interference to primary users on designated secondary user bands per FCC rules.
Beacon and Communication Protocols
- Beacon stations must limit transmissions to one beacon within a band from the same location. Their primary purpose is to observe propagation.
- All amateur stations can occasionally retransmit US government weather and propagation forecasts.
Power and Bandwidth Regulations
- Beacon stations have a power limit of 100 watts PEP output.
- The maximum transmitter power on the 12 and 1.8 MHz bands is 1500 watts PEP output.
- Maximum power on the 28 MHz band for a General Class control operator is also set at 1500 watts PEP output.
Antenna and Communication Practices
- Antenna structures not near public airports can reach up to 200 feet without FAA notification.
- RTTY or data emissions may transmit with a maximum symbol rate of 300 baud below 28 MHz and 1200 baud on the 10-meter band.
Remote Control and Third-Party Communications
- Technicians with a CSCE can operate on General and Technician class segments.
- Remote operation requires a US operator/primary station license.
Miscellaneous Operational Procedures
- When encountering a station in distress, assistance must be acknowledged immediately.
- Compliance with voluntary band plan practices is important for frequency selection.
- Proper procedure suggests sending "QRL?" to check if a frequency is in use.
Contesting and Logkeeping
- Contest participation involves normal FCC identification regulations.
- Maintaining a station log helps respond to potential FCC inquiries regarding operations.
CW Operation and Protocols
- Full break-in CW operation allows for receiving between transmissions, enhancing real-time communication capabilities.
- Common Q signals in CW include QRL? (Are you busy?), QSL (Acknowledgment received), and QRV (Ready to receive).
Volunteer Monitor Program
- The Volunteer Monitor Program consists of volunteers monitoring for rule violations to promote amateur radio compliance.
NATO Phonetic Alphabet and Logging
- Examples of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet include Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta.
- Keeping a station log is crucial for transparency and compliance with operational guidelines.
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