Pages 79 – 87 Pages 79 – 87

By Joe SeibertBy Joe Seibert

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Choosing an operating frequencyChoosing an operating frequency You should listen to determine if the frequency You should listen to determine if the frequency

is busy when selecting a frequency on which to is busy when selecting a frequency on which to transmit.transmit.

• Calling CQCalling CQ You indicate you are looking for any station You indicate you are looking for any station

with which to make contact by calling CQ with which to make contact by calling CQ followed by your callsign.followed by your callsign.

The meaning of the procedural signal "CQ" is: The meaning of the procedural signal "CQ" is: Calling any station.Calling any station.

The brief statement, simply saying your call The brief statement, simply saying your call sign, is often used in place of "CQ" to indicate sign, is often used in place of "CQ" to indicate that you are listening for calls on a repeater.that you are listening for calls on a repeater.

Going On the Air

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Calling another stationCalling another station

– If you know the station's call sign, say the station's call sign If you know the station's call sign, say the station's call sign then identify your own station when calling another station then identify your own station when calling another station on a repeater.on a repeater.

– You should transmit the other station’s callsign followed by You should transmit the other station’s callsign followed by your callsign when responding to a call of CQ.your callsign when responding to a call of CQ.

– You should avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to You should avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to identify your station because they are not easily understood identify your station because they are not easily understood by some operators.by some operators.

– You should use the International Telecommunication Union You should use the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station because the words are internationally recognized substitutes because the words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters.for letters.

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Calling another stationCalling another station

– If you know the station's call sign, say the station's call sign If you know the station's call sign, say the station's call sign then identify your own station when calling another station then identify your own station when calling another station on a repeater.on a repeater.

– You should transmit the other station’s callsign followed by You should transmit the other station’s callsign followed by your callsign when responding to a call of CQ.your callsign when responding to a call of CQ.

– You should avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to You should avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to identify your station because they are not easily understood identify your station because they are not easily understood by some operators.by some operators.

– You should use the International Telecommunication Union You should use the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station because the words are internationally recognized substitutes because the words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters.for letters.

A Alpha H Hotel O Oscar V Victor

B Bravo I India P Papa W Whiskey

C Charlie J Juliet Q Quebec X X-ray

D Delta K Kilo R Romeo Y Yankee

E Echo L Lima S Sierra Z Zulu

F Foxtrot M Mike T Tango

G Golf N November U Uniform

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Test transmissionsTest transmissions

– An illegal unidentified transmission describes a An illegal unidentified transmission describes a brief test transmission that does not include brief test transmission that does not include any station identification.any station identification.

– An amateur must properly identify the station An amateur must properly identify the station when making a transmission to test equipment when making a transmission to test equipment or antennas.or antennas.

– Station identification is required at least every Station identification is required at least every ten minutes and at the end of every ten minutes and at the end of every transmission.transmission.

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Use of minimum powerUse of minimum power

– An amateur must use the minimum transmitter An amateur must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired power necessary to carry out the desired communication.communication.• This is the rule for:This is the rule for:

RepeatersRepeaters SimplexSimplex HFHF

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Band plansBand plans

– A band plan is a voluntary guideline, beyond A band plan is a voluntary guideline, beyond the divisions established by the FCC for using the divisions established by the FCC for using different operating modes within an amateur different operating modes within an amateur band.band.

– Band Plans are voluntary guidelines for Band Plans are voluntary guidelines for efficient use of the radio spectrum.efficient use of the radio spectrum.

– The amateur community developed the band The amateur community developed the band plans used by amateur radio operators.plans used by amateur radio operators.

A Band Plan is a voluntary guideline for using different operating modes within an amateur band.

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Repeater coordinationRepeater coordination

– The recognized frequency coordination body is The recognized frequency coordination body is in charge of the repeater frequency band plan in charge of the repeater frequency band plan in your local area.in your local area.

– The main purpose of repeater coordination is The main purpose of repeater coordination is to reduce interference and promote proper use to reduce interference and promote proper use of spectrum.of spectrum.

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Mode restricted sub-bandsMode restricted sub-bands

– The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1-1/4-meter bands available The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1-1/4-meter bands available to Technician class licensees have mode restricted sub-to Technician class licensees have mode restricted sub-bands.bands.

The only emission mode that is permitted in the restricted The only emission mode that is permitted in the restricted sub-band at 50.0-50.1 MHz is sub-band at 50.0-50.1 MHz is CWCW..

The only emission mode that is permitted in the restricted The only emission mode that is permitted in the restricted sub-band at 144.0-144.1 MHz is sub-band at 144.0-144.1 MHz is CWCW..

The emission modes that are permitted in the restricted The emission modes that are permitted in the restricted portion of the 1-1/4-meter band are portion of the 1-1/4-meter band are CW CW andand Data Data..

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Authorized frequencies (Technician) Authorized frequencies (Technician)

– The frequency, The frequency, 52.525 MHz52.525 MHz, is within the , is within the 6-meter band.6-meter band.

– The frequency, The frequency, 146.52 MHz146.52 MHz, is within the , is within the 2-meter band2-meter band

– The frequency, The frequency, 223.50 MHz223.50 MHz is within the is within the 1.25 meter band1.25 meter band..

– The frequency, The frequency, 443.350 MHz443.350 MHz, is within , is within 70-centimeter band70-centimeter band

– The frequency, The frequency, 1296 MHz1296 MHz, is within the , is within the 23 Centimeter band23 Centimeter band

– (sorry, you need to memorize these frequencies)(sorry, you need to memorize these frequencies)

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AccountabilityAccountability

– The transmitting station is accountable if a The transmitting station is accountable if a repeater station inadvertently retransmits repeater station inadvertently retransmits communications that violate FCC rules.communications that violate FCC rules.

ObsceneObscene Ciphers not permittedCiphers not permitted Unidentified communicationsUnidentified communications

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Courtesy and respect for othersCourtesy and respect for others

– The proper way to break into a conversation between The proper way to break into a conversation between two stations that are using the frequency is to say your two stations that are using the frequency is to say your call sign between their transmissions.call sign between their transmissions.

– Proper repeater operating practice:Proper repeater operating practice:

Monitor before transmitting and keep transmissions Monitor before transmitting and keep transmissions shortshort

Identify legallyIdentify legally

Use the minimum amount of transmitter power Use the minimum amount of transmitter power necessarynecessary

All of these choices are correctAll of these choices are correct

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Courtesy and respect for othersCourtesy and respect for others (cont) (cont)

– Before responding to another stations call, make sure Before responding to another stations call, make sure you are operating on a permissible frequency for your you are operating on a permissible frequency for your license class.license class.

– No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive use of No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive use of any station and neither has priority. This rule applies any station and neither has priority. This rule applies when two amateur stations want to use the same when two amateur stations want to use the same frequency.frequency.

– If you hear a newly licensed operator that is having If you hear a newly licensed operator that is having trouble with their station you should contact them and trouble with their station you should contact them and offer to help with the problem.offer to help with the problem.

– When circumstances are not specifically covered by FCC When circumstances are not specifically covered by FCC rules the general operating standard of good rules the general operating standard of good engineering and good amateur practices must be engineering and good amateur practices must be applied to amateur station operation.applied to amateur station operation.

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Sensitive subject areasSensitive subject areas– Amateur radio operators should avoid the use Amateur radio operators should avoid the use

of racial or ethnic slurs when talking to other of racial or ethnic slurs when talking to other stations because it is offensive to some people stations because it is offensive to some people and reflects a poor public image on all amateur and reflects a poor public image on all amateur radio operators.radio operators.

– These types of subjects are not prohibited These types of subjects are not prohibited communications while using amateur radio:communications while using amateur radio: Political discussionsPolitical discussions Jokes and storiesJokes and stories Religious preferencesReligious preferencesAll of these choices are correct.All of these choices are correct.

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Obscene and indecent languageObscene and indecent language

– Indecent and obscene language is prohibited in the Indecent and obscene language is prohibited in the Amateur Service.Amateur Service.

Because it is offensive to some individualsBecause it is offensive to some individuals

Because young children may intercept amateur Because young children may intercept amateur communications with readily available receiving communications with readily available receiving equipmentequipment

Because such language is specifically prohibited by Because such language is specifically prohibited by FCC RulesFCC Rules

All of these choices are correctAll of these choices are correct

– There is no official list of prohibited obscene and There is no official list of prohibited obscene and indecent words that should not be used in amateur indecent words that should not be used in amateur radio.radio.

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Interference to and from consumer Interference to and from consumer devicesdevices

– The owner of the television receiver is responsible for The owner of the television receiver is responsible for taking care of the interference if signals from your taking care of the interference if signals from your transmitter are causing front end overload in your transmitter are causing front end overload in your neighbor's television receiver.neighbor's television receiver.

– The major cause of telephone interference is the The major cause of telephone interference is the telephone was not equipped with adequate interference telephone was not equipped with adequate interference protection when manufactured.protection when manufactured.

– A break in a cable television transmission line may result A break in a cable television transmission line may result in TV interference when the amateur station is in TV interference when the amateur station is transmitting, or interference may occur to the amateur transmitting, or interference may occur to the amateur receiver.receiver.

– Receiver front-end overload is the result of interference Receiver front-end overload is the result of interference caused by strong signals from a nearby source.caused by strong signals from a nearby source.

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Interference to and from consumer Interference to and from consumer devicesdevices (cont) (cont)

– Receiver front-end overload is the result of interference Receiver front-end overload is the result of interference caused by strong signals from a nearby source.caused by strong signals from a nearby source.

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Public relationsPublic relations

– RACES and ARES have in RACES and ARES have in common the fact that both common the fact that both organizations provide organizations provide communications during communications during emergencies.emergencies.

•FCC rules apply to your station when using amateur radio at the request of public service officials or at the scene of an emergency.

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Intentional and unintentional Intentional and unintentional interferenceinterference

– You should check your transmitter for off frequency You should check your transmitter for off frequency operation or spurious emissions if you receive a report operation or spurious emissions if you receive a report that your transmissions are causing splatter or that your transmissions are causing splatter or interference on nearby frequencies.interference on nearby frequencies.

– The proper course of action if you unintentionally The proper course of action if you unintentionally interfere with another station is to properly identify your interfere with another station is to properly identify your station and move to a different frequency.station and move to a different frequency.

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Intentional and unintentional interference Intentional and unintentional interference (cont)(cont)

– You may never deliberately interfere with another station's You may never deliberately interfere with another station's communications.communications.

– No station has exclusive use of any specific frequency when No station has exclusive use of any specific frequency when the FCC has not declared a communication emergency.the FCC has not declared a communication emergency.

•The best way to reduce on the air interference when testing your transmitter is to use a dummy load when testing.

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• Listen first, before transmittingListen first, before transmitting• Looking for any station…call CQLooking for any station…call CQ

CQ means: Calling any stationCQ means: Calling any station• On repeater, call sign instead of CQOn repeater, call sign instead of CQ• Calling another stationCalling another station

Their call sign and then your call signTheir call sign and then your call sign On a repeater and answering a CQOn a repeater and answering a CQ ITU phonetic alphabet for identifying ITU phonetic alphabet for identifying

your station; avoid cute phrasesyour station; avoid cute phrases

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• Testing transmissions require Testing transmissions require identificationidentification Unidentified transmissions are illegalUnidentified transmissions are illegal Even a brief testEven a brief test

• ID required every ten minutes and at ID required every ten minutes and at end of every transmissionend of every transmission

• Special events ID same ten minutes Special events ID same ten minutes applies in addition to once an hour applies in addition to once an hour your own callsignyour own callsign

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• Mode restricted sub-bandsMode restricted sub-bands 6-meter … CW 6-meter … CW 2-meter … CW2-meter … CW 1-1/4 meter CW and Data1-1/4 meter CW and Data

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• Courtesy and respect on the airCourtesy and respect on the air

• Break into a QSO, by giving your callsignBreak into a QSO, by giving your callsign

• Proper repeater practices:Proper repeater practices: Monitor/listen first keeping transmissions shortMonitor/listen first keeping transmissions short Identify legallyIdentify legally Use minimum transmitter power necessaryUse minimum transmitter power necessary

All of these answers are correctAll of these answers are correct

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• Operate within limits of your licenseOperate within limits of your license• No station has exclusive use of a frequencyNo station has exclusive use of a frequency• Hear a new operator having trouble, offer Hear a new operator having trouble, offer

to helpto help• Not covered by rules: Not covered by rules:

General operating standard of good engineeringGeneral operating standard of good engineering Good amateur practices Good amateur practices

(Must be applied to amateur station operation)(Must be applied to amateur station operation)

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• Avoid use of racial or ethnic slursAvoid use of racial or ethnic slurs OffensiveOffensive Reflects poor public imageReflects poor public image

• Subjects not prohibited:Subjects not prohibited: Political discussionsPolitical discussions Jokes and storiesJokes and stories Religious preferencesReligious preferences

All of these answers are correctAll of these answers are correct

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• Obscene language is prohibitedObscene language is prohibited Because it’s offensive to someBecause it’s offensive to some Because young children may hearBecause young children may hear Language specifically prohibited by RulesLanguage specifically prohibited by Rules

All of these choices are correctAll of these choices are correct

• No official list of prohibited wordsNo official list of prohibited words

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• Front end overload responsibility is Front end overload responsibility is with the owner of the TVwith the owner of the TV

• Major cause of phone interferenceMajor cause of phone interference Not properly equipped when Not properly equipped when

manufacturedmanufactured• Cable TV cable break can causeCable TV cable break can cause

TV interferenceTV interference Amateur receiver interferenceAmateur receiver interference

• Front-end overload is result of strong Front-end overload is result of strong signals from nearby sourcesignals from nearby source

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• RACES and ARESRACES and ARES Both provide communications during Both provide communications during

emergenciesemergencies

• F.C.C. rules apply to your station when F.C.C. rules apply to your station when using amateur radio at request of:using amateur radio at request of: Public service officialsPublic service officials At scene of an emergencyAt scene of an emergency

3232

• Splatter or interference reports from Splatter or interference reports from nearby frequenciesnearby frequencies Check frequencyCheck frequency Spurious emissionsSpurious emissions

• Unintentionally interfere:Unintentionally interfere: ID properlyID properly Move to a different frequencyMove to a different frequency

3333

• Deliberate interference … N E V E RDeliberate interference … N E V E R

• No declared communications emergencyNo declared communications emergency No station has exclusive use of a No station has exclusive use of a

frequencyfrequency

• Reduce on air interferenceReduce on air interference Test transmitter with a dummy loadTest transmitter with a dummy load

• Question and Answer SessionQuestion and Answer Session

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A.A. Call CQ to see if anyone is listeningCall CQ to see if anyone is listening

B.B. Listen to determine if the frequency is Listen to determine if the frequency is busybusy

C.C. Transmit on a frequency that allows Transmit on a frequency that allows your signals to be heardyour signals to be heard

D.D. Check for maximum power outputCheck for maximum power output

3636

A.A. Say "break, break" then say the Say "break, break" then say the station's call signstation's call sign

B.B. Say the station's call sign then Say the station's call sign then identify your own stationidentify your own station

C.C. Say "CQ" three times then the Say "CQ" three times then the other station's call signother station's call sign

D.D. Wait for the station to call "CQ" Wait for the station to call "CQ" then answer itthen answer it

3737

A.A. CQ followed by your callsignCQ followed by your callsign

B.B. RST followed by your callsignRST followed by your callsign

C.C. QST followed by your callsignQST followed by your callsign

D.D. SK followed by your callsignSK followed by your callsign

3838

A.A. Your own CQ followed by the other Your own CQ followed by the other station's callsignstation's callsign

B.B. Your callsign followed by the other Your callsign followed by the other station's callsignstation's callsign

C.C. The other station's callsign followed The other station's callsign followed by your callsignby your callsign

D.D. A signal report followed by your A signal report followed by your callsigncallsign

3939

A.A. A test emission with no A test emission with no identification requiredidentification required

B.B. An illegal un-modulated An illegal un-modulated transmissiontransmission

C.C. An illegal unidentified transmissionAn illegal unidentified transmission

D.D. A non-voice ID transmissionA non-voice ID transmission

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A.A. Properly identify the stationProperly identify the station

B.B. Make test transmissions only after Make test transmissions only after 10:00 PM local time10:00 PM local time

C.C. Notify the FCC of the test Notify the FCC of the test transmissiontransmission

D.D. State the purpose of the test during State the purpose of the test during the test procedurethe test procedure

4141

A.A. Station identification is not required if Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 15 the transmission is less than 15 seconds seconds

B.B. Station identification is not required if Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 1 wattthe transmission is less than 1 watt

C.C. Station identification is required only Station identification is required only if your station can be heardif your station can be heard

D.D. Station identification is required at Station identification is required at least every ten minutes and at the least every ten minutes and at the end of every transmission.end of every transmission.

4242

A.A. Call on the quarter hourCall on the quarter hour

B.B. New antenna is being tested (no New antenna is being tested (no station should answer)station should answer)

C.C. Only the called station should Only the called station should transmittransmit

D.D. Calling any stationCalling any station

4343

A.A. They are not easily understood by They are not easily understood by some operatorssome operators

B.B. They might offend some operatorsThey might offend some operatorsC.C. They do not meet FCC identification They do not meet FCC identification

requirementsrequirementsD.D. They might be interpreted as codes They might be interpreted as codes

or ciphers intended to obscure your or ciphers intended to obscure your identificationidentification

4444

A.A. Say "Hello test" followed by your Say "Hello test" followed by your call signcall sign

B.B. Say your call sign Say your call sign

C.C. Say the repeater call sign followed Say the repeater call sign followed by your call signby your call sign

D.D. Say the letters "QSY" followed by Say the letters "QSY" followed by your call signyour call sign

4545

A.A. The words are internationally The words are internationally recognized substitutes for lettersrecognized substitutes for letters

B.B. There is no advantageThere is no advantage

C.C. The words have been chosen to The words have been chosen to represent amateur radio termsrepresent amateur radio terms

D.D. It preserves traditions begun in the It preserves traditions begun in the early days of amateur radioearly days of amateur radio

4646

A.A. A voluntary guideline, beyond the A voluntary guideline, beyond the divisions established by the FCC for using divisions established by the FCC for using different operating modes within an different operating modes within an amateur bandamateur band

B.B. A guideline from the FCC for making A guideline from the FCC for making amateur frequency band allocationsamateur frequency band allocations

C.C. A guideline for operating schedules within A guideline for operating schedules within an amateur band published by the FCCan amateur band published by the FCC

D.D. A plan devised by a local group A plan devised by a local group

4747

A.A. They are mandated by the FCC to They are mandated by the FCC to regulate spectrum useregulate spectrum use

B.B. They are mandated by the ITUThey are mandated by the ITU

C.C. They are voluntary guidelines for They are voluntary guidelines for efficient use of the radio spectrumefficient use of the radio spectrum

D.D. They are mandatory only in the US They are mandatory only in the US

4848

A.A. The US CongressThe US Congress

B.B. The FCCThe FCC

C.C. The amateur communityThe amateur community

D.D. The Interstate Commerce The Interstate Commerce CommissionCommission

4949

A.A. The local FCC field officeThe local FCC field office

B.B. RACES and FEMARACES and FEMA

C.C. The recognized frequency The recognized frequency coordination bodycoordination body

D.D. Repeater Council of AmericaRepeater Council of America

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A.A. To reduce interference and promote To reduce interference and promote proper use of spectrumproper use of spectrum

B.B. To coordinate as many repeaters as To coordinate as many repeaters as possible in a small areapossible in a small area

C.C. To coordinate all possible To coordinate all possible frequencies available for repeater frequencies available for repeater useuse

D.D. To promote and encourage use of To promote and encourage use of simplex frequencies simplex frequencies

5151

A.A. The repeater trusteeThe repeater trustee

B.B. The repeater control operatorThe repeater control operator

C.C. The transmitting stationThe transmitting station

D.D. All of these answers are correctAll of these answers are correct

5252

A.A. Always use the maximum power allowed Always use the maximum power allowed to ensure that you complete the contactto ensure that you complete the contact

B.B. An amateur may use no more than 200 An amateur may use no more than 200 Watts PEP to make an amateur contactWatts PEP to make an amateur contact

C.C. An amateur may use up to 1500 Watts An amateur may use up to 1500 Watts PEP on any amateur frequencyPEP on any amateur frequency

D.D. An amateur must use the minimum An amateur must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communicationthe desired communication

5353

A.A. The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 70-The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 70-centimeter bandscentimeter bands

B.B. The 2-meter and 13-centimeter bandsThe 2-meter and 13-centimeter bands

C.C. The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1 1/4-The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1 1/4-meter bandsmeter bands

D.D. The 2-meter and 70-centimeter bandsThe 2-meter and 70-centimeter bands

5454

A.A. CW onlyCW only

B.B. CW and RTTY CW and RTTY

C.C. SSB onlySSB only

D.D. CW and SSB CW and SSB

5555

A.A. CW onlyCW only

B.B. CW and RTTY CW and RTTY

C.C. SSB onlySSB only

D.D. CW and SSB CW and SSB

5656

A.A. Data onlyData only

B.B. CW and SSBCW and SSB

C.C. CW and DataCW and Data

D.D. SSB and FMSSB and FM

5757

A.A. Say your call sign between their Say your call sign between their transmissionstransmissions

B.B. Wait for them to finish and then call CQWait for them to finish and then call CQ

C.C. Say "Break-break" between their Say "Break-break" between their transmissionstransmissions

D.D. Call one of the operators on the Call one of the operators on the telephone to interrupt the conversationtelephone to interrupt the conversation

5858

A.A. Monitor before transmitting and Monitor before transmitting and keep transmissions shortkeep transmissions short

B.B. Identify legally Identify legally

C.C. Use the minimum amount of Use the minimum amount of transmitter power necessarytransmitter power necessary

D.D. All of these answers are correctAll of these answers are correct

5959

A.A. Make sure you are operating on a Make sure you are operating on a permissible frequency for your permissible frequency for your license classlicense class

B.B. Adjust your transmitter for maximum Adjust your transmitter for maximum power outputpower output

C.C. Ask the station to send their signal Ask the station to send their signal report and locationreport and location

D.D. Verify the other station's license Verify the other station's license classclass

6060

A.A. The station operator with a lesser class of license The station operator with a lesser class of license must yield the frequency to a higher-class must yield the frequency to a higher-class licenseelicensee

B.B. The station operator with a lower power output The station operator with a lower power output must yield the frequency to the station with a must yield the frequency to the station with a higher power outputhigher power output

C.C. No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive use of any station and neither has priorityuse of any station and neither has priority

D.D. Station operators in ITU Regions 1 and 3 must Station operators in ITU Regions 1 and 3 must yield the frequency to stations in ITU Region 2yield the frequency to stations in ITU Region 2

6161

A.A. Because it is offensive to some Because it is offensive to some individualsindividuals

B.B. Because young children may Because young children may intercept amateur communications intercept amateur communications with readily available receiving with readily available receiving equipmentequipment

C.C. Because such language is specifically Because such language is specifically prohibited by FCC Rulesprohibited by FCC Rules

D.D. All of these choices are correctAll of these choices are correct

6262

A.A. Such language is prohibited by the FCCSuch language is prohibited by the FCCB.B. It is offensive to some people and It is offensive to some people and

reflects a poor public image on all reflects a poor public image on all amateur radio operatorsamateur radio operators

C.C. Some of the terms used may be Some of the terms used may be unfamiliar to other operatorsunfamiliar to other operators

D.D. You transmissions might be recorded You transmissions might be recorded for use in courtfor use in court

6363

A.A. Tell them to get off the air until Tell them to get off the air until they learn how operate properlythey learn how operate properly

B.B. Report them to the FCCReport them to the FCC

C.C. Contact them and offer to help with Contact them and offer to help with the problemthe problem

D.D. Move to another frequencyMove to another frequency

6464

A.A. On the FCC web site On the FCC web site

B.B. There is no official list of prohibited There is no official list of prohibited obscene and indecent words obscene and indecent words

C.C. On the Department of Commerce On the Department of Commerce web site web site

D.D. The official list is in public domain The official list is in public domain and found in all amateur study and found in all amateur study guidesguides

6565

A.A. Political discussionsPolitical discussions

B.B. Jokes and stories Jokes and stories

C.C. Religious preferencesReligious preferences

D.D. All of these answers are All of these answers are correctcorrect

6666

A.A. Designated operator control Designated operator control

B.B. Politically correct control Politically correct control

C.C. Good engineering and Good engineering and amateur practices amateur practices

D.D. Reasonable operator controlReasonable operator control

6767

A.A. Increase transmit powerIncrease transmit power

B.B. Change mode of transmissionChange mode of transmission

C.C. Report the interference to the Report the interference to the equipment manufacturerequipment manufacturer

D.D. Check transmitter for off Check transmitter for off frequency operation or spurious frequency operation or spurious emissionsemissions

6868

A.A. You alone are responsible, since your You alone are responsible, since your transmitter is causing the problemtransmitter is causing the problem

B.B. Both you and the owner of the television Both you and the owner of the television receiver share the responsibilityreceiver share the responsibility

C.C. The FCC must decide if you or the owner The FCC must decide if you or the owner of the television receiver is responsibleof the television receiver is responsible

D.D. The owner of the television receiver is The owner of the television receiver is responsibleresponsible

6969

A.A. The telephone wiring is inadequateThe telephone wiring is inadequateB.B. Tropospheric ducting at UHF Tropospheric ducting at UHF

frequenciesfrequenciesC.C. The telephone was not equipped The telephone was not equipped

with adequate interference with adequate interference protection when manufactured.protection when manufactured.

D.D. Improper location of the telephone Improper location of the telephone in the homein the home

7070

A.A. Rotate your antenna slightlyRotate your antenna slightly

B.B. Properly identify your station and Properly identify your station and move to a different frequencymove to a different frequency

C.C. Increase power Increase power

D.D. Change antenna polarizationChange antenna polarization

7171

A.A. Only if the station is operating illegallyOnly if the station is operating illegally

B.B. Only if the station begins transmitting Only if the station begins transmitting on a frequency you are usingon a frequency you are using

C.C. NeverNever

D.D. You may cause deliberate interference You may cause deliberate interference because it can't be helped during because it can't be helped during crowded band conditionscrowded band conditions

7272

A.A. Any net station that has trafficAny net station that has traffic

B.B. The station first occupying the The station first occupying the frequencyfrequency

C.C. Individuals passing health and Individuals passing health and welfare communicationswelfare communications

D.D. No station has exclusive use of No station has exclusive use of any frequencyany frequency

7373

A.A. A break cannot affect amateur communicationsA break cannot affect amateur communications

B.B. Harmonic radiation from the TV may cause the Harmonic radiation from the TV may cause the amateur transmitter to transmit off-frequencyamateur transmitter to transmit off-frequency

C.C. TV interference may result when the amateur TV interference may result when the amateur station is transmitting, or interference may station is transmitting, or interference may occur to the amateur receiveroccur to the amateur receiver

D.D. The broken cable may pick up very high The broken cable may pick up very high voltages when the amateur station is voltages when the amateur station is transmittingtransmitting

7474

A.A. Use a short indoor antenna when Use a short indoor antenna when testingtesting

B.B. Use upper side band when testing Use upper side band when testing

C.C. Use a dummy load when testingUse a dummy load when testing

D.D. Use a simplex frequency instead of a Use a simplex frequency instead of a repeater frequencyrepeater frequency

7575

A.A. RACESRACES

B.B. ARES ARES

C.C. FCCFCC

D.D. FEMAFEMA

7676

A.A. They represent the two largest ham They represent the two largest ham clubs in the United Statesclubs in the United States

B.B. One handles road traffic, the other One handles road traffic, the other weather trafficweather traffic

C.C. Neither may handle emergency Neither may handle emergency traffictraffic

D.D. Both organizations provide Both organizations provide communications during communications during emergenciesemergencies

7777

A.A. Too much voltage from the power Too much voltage from the power supplysupply

B.B. Too much current from the power Too much current from the power supplysupply

C.C. Interference caused by strong signals Interference caused by strong signals from a nearby sourcefrom a nearby source

D.D. Interference caused by turning the Interference caused by turning the volume up too highvolume up too high

7878

A.A. At any timeAt any timeB.B. Only while the aircraft is on the Only while the aircraft is on the

ground ground C.C. Only with the approval of the pilot in Only with the approval of the pilot in

command and not using the aircraft's command and not using the aircraft's radio equipmentradio equipment

D.D. Only when you have written Only when you have written permission from the airline and only permission from the airline and only using the aircraft's radio equipmentusing the aircraft's radio equipment

7979

A.A. Disconnect the power and Disconnect the power and microphone cables when not using microphone cables when not using your equipmentyour equipment

B.B. Connect a dummy load to the Connect a dummy load to the antennaantenna

C.C. Put a "Danger - High Voltage" sign Put a "Danger - High Voltage" sign in the stationin the station

D.D. Put fuses in the main power linePut fuses in the main power line

8080

A.A. NeverNeverB.B. When you are conducting an on-When you are conducting an on-

line auctionline auctionC.C. When you are offering amateur When you are offering amateur

radio equipment for sale or trade radio equipment for sale or trade on an occasional basison an occasional basis

D.D. When you are helping a recognized When you are helping a recognized charitycharity

8181

A.A. Only speeds below five WPMOnly speeds below five WPM

B.B. The highest speed your keyer will The highest speed your keyer will operateoperate

C.C. Any speed at which you can reliably Any speed at which you can reliably receivereceive

D.D. The highest speed at which you can The highest speed at which you can control the keyercontrol the keyer

8282

A.A. QRMQRM

B.B. QRNQRN

C.C. QTHQTH

D.D. QSBQSB

8383

A.A. QRUQRU

B.B. QSYQSY

C.C. QSLQSL

D.D. QRZQRZ

8484

A.A. A dual-band transceiver A dual-band transceiver

B.B. A network card A network card

C.C. A strong and clear signalA strong and clear signal

D.D. The ability to speak several The ability to speak several languageslanguages

8585

A.A. A portable bullhorn A portable bullhorn

B.B. An encrypted radio An encrypted radio

C.C. A combination headset and A combination headset and microphone microphone

D.D. A pulse noise blanker A pulse noise blanker

8686

A.A. Binoculars and a compassBinoculars and a compass

B.B. A directional antennaA directional antenna

C.C. A calibrated noise bridgeA calibrated noise bridge

D.D. Calibrated SWR meterCalibrated SWR meter

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A.A. ContestingContesting

B.B. Net operationsNet operations

C.C. Public service eventsPublic service events

D.D. Simulated emergency exercisesSimulated emergency exercises

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