Questions and Answers
On which of the following bands is a General Class license holder granted all amateur frequency privileges?
On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited?
On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited?
Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication on only specific channels, rather than frequency ranges?
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Which of the following frequencies is in the General Class portion of the 40-meter band?
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 75-meter phone band?
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 20-meter phone band?
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 80-meter band?
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Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 15-meter band?
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Which of the following frequencies is available to a control operator holding a General Class license?
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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?
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Which of the following applies when the FCC rules designate the Amateur Service as a secondary user on a band?
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What is the appropriate action if, when operating on either the 30-meter or 60-meter bands, a station in the primary service interferes with your contact?
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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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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?
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Study Notes
General Class License Band Privileges
- General Class licensees have access to all amateur frequencies on bands: 160, 60, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meters.
- Specific bands where phone operation is prohibited include the 30-meter band.
Prohibited Transmissions
- Image transmission is not allowed on the 30-meter band.
- The 60-meter band requires communication on specific channels, differentiating it from other frequency bands like 11 and 12 meters.
Specific Frequency Privileges
- Within the 40-meter band, the frequency 7.250 MHz is allocated to General Class licensees.
- The frequency 3900 kHz is designated in the General Class portion of the 75-meter phone band.
- Frequencies in the 20-meter phone band include 14305 kHz as part of the General Class allocation.
- In the 80-meter band, General Class frequency includes 3560 kHz.
- For the 15-meter band, 21300 kHz is available to General Class operators.
- General Class licensees can use frequencies 28.020 MHz, 28.350 MHz, and 28.550 MHz, among others.
Voice Segment Access
- When access to a band is limited, General Class licensees generally have access to the upper frequency end of the voice segment for frequencies below 7.3 MHz.
Secondary User Regulations
- As a secondary user, Amateur stations must not cause harmful interference to primary users on a designated band.
- If interference occurs from a primary service station on bands such as 30 and 60 meters, operators should move to a clear frequency or cease transmission.
ITU Regions and Frequency Permissions
- Control operators with a General Class license can operate in the 7.175 to 7.300 MHz band within ITU Region 2.
Antenna Structure Limitations
- Antenna structures up to 200 feet above ground do not require FAA notification or FCC registration if not near a public airport.
Beacon Operations Rules
- Beacon stations must follow conditions regarding automatic control, frequency coordination with the National Beacon Organization, and frequency publication in a national periodical.
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Test your knowledge with this Ham Radio General Class study guide. Each question covers essential aspects of amateur radio frequencies and regulations. Perfect for those preparing for their General Class license exam.
