The operating position of an Amateur Radio station where the control operator function is performed
The operating position of any Amateur Radio station operating as a repeater user station
The physical location of any Amateur Radio transmitter, even if it is operated by radio link from some other location
The variable frequency oscillator (VFO) of the transmitter
3A-1.2
#What is the term for the operating position of an amateur station where the control operator function is performed?
The control point
The operating desk
The station location
The manual control location
3A-2.1
#What is an amateur emergency communication?
An Amateur Radio communication directly relating to the immediate safety of life of individuals or the immediate protection of property
A communication with the manufacturer of the amateur's equipment in case of equipment failure
The only type of communication allowed in the Amateur Radio Service
A communication that must be left to the Public Safety Radio Services; e.g., police and fire officials
3A-2.2
#What is the term for an amateur radiocommunication directly related to the immediate safety of life of an individual?
Emergency communication
Immediate safety communication
Third-party communication
Individual communication
3A-2.3
#What is the term for an amateur radiocommunication directly related to the immediate protection of property?
Emergency communication
Immediate communication
Property communication
Priority traffic
3A-2.4
#Under what circumstances does the FCC declare that a general state of communications emergency exists?
In the event of an emergency disrupting normally available communication facilities in any widespread area(s)
When a declaration of war is received from Congress
When the maximum usable frequency goes above 28 MHz
When communications facilities in Washington, DC, are disrupted
3A-2.5
#How does an amateur operator request the FCC to declare that a general state of communications emergency exists?
Communication with the FCC engineer-in-charge of the affected area
Communication with the US senator or congressman for the area affected
Communication with the local Emergency Coordinator
Communication with the Chief of the FCC Private Radio Bureau
3A-2.6
#What type of instructions are included in an FCC declaration of a general state of communications emergency?
Designation of the areas affected and specification of the amateur frequency bands or segments of such bands for use only by amateurs participating in emergency communication within or with such affected area(s)
Designation of the areas affected and of organizations authorized to use radiocommunications in the affected area
Designation of amateur frequency bands for use only by amateurs participating in emergency communications in the affected area, and complete suspension of Novice operating privileges for the duration of the emergency
Suspension of amateur rules regarding station identification and business communication
3A-2.7
#What should be done by the control operator of an amateur station which has been designated by the FCC to assist in making known information relating to a general state of communications emergency?
The designated station shall monitor the designated emergency communications frequencies and warn noncomplying stations of the state of emergency
The designated station shall act as an official liaison station with local news media and law-enforcement officials
The designated station shall broadcast hourly bulletins from the FCC concerning the disaster situation
The designated station shall coordinate the operation of all phone-patch traffic out of the designated area
3A-2.8
#During an FCC-declared general state of communications emergency, how must the operation by, and with, amateur stations in the area concerned be conducted?
All transmissions within all designated amateur communications bands other than communications relating directly to relief work, emergency service, or the establishment and maintenance of efficient Amateur Radio networks for the handling of such communications shall be suspended
Operations shall be governed by part 97.93 of the FCC rules pertaining to emergency communications
No amateur operation is permitted in the area during the duration of the declared emergency
Operation by and with amateur stations in the area concerned shall be conducted in the manner the amateur concerned believes most effective to the speedy resolution of the emergency situation
3A-3.1
#Notwithstanding the numerical limitations in the FCC Rules, how much transmitting power shall be used by an amateur station?
The minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communication
There is no regulation other than the numerical limits
The minimum power level required to achieve S9 signal reports
The maximum power available, as long as it is under the allowable limit
3A-3.6
#What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station in beacon operation?
100 watts PEP output
10 watts PEP output
500 watts PEP output
1500 watts PEP output
3A-3.8
#What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station on 146.52 MHz?
1500 watts PEP output
200 watts PEP output
500 watts ERP
1000 watts dc input
3A-4.2
#How must a newly-upgraded Technician control operator with a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination identify the station while it is transmitting on 146.34 MHz pending receipt of a new operator license?
The licensee gives his/her call sign, followed by the word "temporary" and the identifier code shown on the certificate of successful completion
The new Technician may not operate on 146.34 until his/her new license arrives
No special form of identification is needed
The licensee gives his/her call sign and states the location of the VE examination where he or she obtained the certificate of successful completion
3A-4.4
#Which language(s) must be used when making the station identification by telephony?
English must be used for identification
The language being used for the contact may be used if it is not English, providing the US has a third-party traffic agreement with that country
Any language may be used, if the country which uses that language is a member of the International Telecommunication Union
The language being used for the contact must be used for identification purposes
3A-4.5
#What aid does the FCC recommend to assist in station identification when using telephony?
An internationally recognized phonetic alphabet
A speech compressor
Q signals
Distinctive phonetics, made up by the operator and easy to remember
3A-4.6
#What emission mode may always be used for station identification, regardless of the transmitting frequency?
A1A
F1B
A2B
A3E
3A-5.1
#Under what circumstances, if any, may a third-party participate in radiocommunications from an amateur station?
A control operator must be present and continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to ensure compliance with the rules. In addition, contacts may only be made with amateurs in the US and countries with which the US has a third-party traffic agreement
A control operator must be present and continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to ensure compliance with the rules only if contacts are made with amateurs in countries with which the US has no third-party traffic agreement
A control operator must be present and continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to ensure compliance with the rules. In addition, the control operator must key the transmitter and make the station identification.
A control operator must be present and continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to ensure compliance with the rules. In addition, if contacts are made on frequencies below 30 MHz, the control operator must transmit the call signs of both stations involved in the contact at 10-minute intervals
3A-5.2
#Where must the control operator be situated when a third-party is participating in radiocommunications from an amateur station?
The control operator must stay at the control point for the entire time the third party is participating
If a radio remote control is used, the control operator may be physically separated from the control point, when provisions are incorporated to shut off the transmitter by remote control
If the control operator supervises the third party until he or she is satisfied of the competence of the third party, the control operator may leave the control point
If the third party holds a valid radiotelegraph license issued by the FCC, no supervision is necessary
3A-5.3
#What must the control operator do while a third-party is participating in radiocommunications?
The control operator must continuously monitor and supervise the radiocommunication to ensure compliance with the rules
If a radio control link is available, the control operator may leave the room
If the third party holds a valid commercial radiotelegraph license, no supervision is necessary
The control operator must tune up and down 5 kHz from the transmitting frequency on another receiver, to ensure that no interference is taking place
3A-5.4
#Under what circumstances, if any, may a third-party assume the duties of the control operator of an amateur station?
Under no circumstances may a third party assume the duties of control operator
If the third party holds a valid commercial radiotelegraph license, he or she may act as control operator
During Field Day, the third party may act as control operator
An Amateur Extra class licensee may designate a third party as control operator, if the station is operated above 450 MHz
3A-6.3
#What types of material compensation, if any, may be involved in third-party traffic transmitted by an amateur station?
No compensation may be accepted
Payment of an amount agreed upon by the amateur operator and the parties involved
Assistance in maintenance of auxiliary station equipment
Donation of amateur equipment to the control operator
3A-6.4
#What types of business communications, if any, may be transmitted by an amateur station on behalf of a third-party?
Business communications involving an emergency, as defined in Part 97
Section 97.57 specifically prohibits business communications in the Amateur Service
Business communications involving the sale of AmateurRadio equipment
Business communications aiding a broadcast station
3A-6.5
#When are third-party messages limited to those of a technical nature relating to tests, and to remarks of a personal character for which, by reason of their unimportance, recourse to the public telecommunications service is not justified?
Communications between amateurs in different countries are always limited to those of a technical nature relating to tests and remarks of a personal nature for which, by reason of their unimportance, recourse to the public telecommunications service is not justified
Only when communicating with a person in a country with which the US does not share a third-party traffic agreement
When communicating with a non-profit organization such as the ARRL
When communicating with the FCC
3A-7.1
#What kinds of one-way communications by amateur stations are not considered broadcasting?
Beacon operation, radio-control operation, emergency communications, information bulletins consisting solely of subject matter relating to Amateur Radio, roundtable discussions and code-practice transmissions
All types of one-way communications by amateurs are considered by the FCC as broadcasting
Only code-practice transmissions conducted simultaneously on all available amateur bands below 30 MHz and conducted for more than 40 hours per week are not considered broadcasting
Only actual emergency communications during a declared communications emergency are exempt
3A-7.2
#What is a one-way radiocommunication?
A transmission to which no on-the-air response is desired or expected
A communication in which propagation at the frequency in use supports signal travel in only one direction
A communication in which different emissions are used in each direction
A communication in which an amateur station transmits to and receives from a station in a radio service other than amateur
3A-7.3
#What kinds of one-way information bulletins may be transmitted by amateur stations?
Bulletins consisting solely of information relating to Amateur Radio
NOAA weather bulletins
Commuter traffic reports from local radio stations
Regularly scheduled announcements concerning Amateur Radio equipment for sale or trade
3A-7.4
#What types of one-way amateur radiocommunications may be transmitted by an amateur station?
Beacon operation, radio control, information bulletins consisting solely of information relating to Amateur Radio, code practice and emergency communications
Beacon operation, radio control, code practice, retransmission of other services
Beacon operation, radio control, transmitting an unmodulated carrier, NOAA weather bulletins
Beacon operation, emergency-drill-practice transmissions, automatic retransmission of NOAA weather transmissions, code practice
3A-8.1
#What are the HF privileges authorized to a Technician control operator?
3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz (7050 to 7075 kHz when terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside Region 2), 21,100 to 21,200 kHz, and 28,100 to 28,500 kHz only
3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz (7050 to 7075 kHz when terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside Region 2), 14,100 to 14,150 kHz, 21,100 to 21,150 kHz, and 28,100 to 28,150 kHz only
28,000 to 29,700 kHz only
3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz (7050 to 7075 kHz when terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside Region 2), and 21,100 to 21,200 kHz only
3A-8.2
#Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 52.525 MHz?
Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only
Extra, Advanced only
Extra, Advanced, General only
Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice
3A-8.3
#Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 146.52 MHz?
Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only
Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice
Extra, Advanced, General only
Extra, Advanced only
3A-8.4
#Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 223.50 MHz?
Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice
Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only
Extra, Advanced, General only
Extra, Advanced only
3A-8.5
#Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 446.0 MHz?
Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only
Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice
Extra, Advanced, General only
Extra, Advanced only
3A-10.9
#On what frequencies within the 6 meter band may emission F3E be transmitted?
50.1-54.0 MHz only
50.0-54.0 MHz only
51.0-54.0 MHz only
52.0-54.0 MHz only
3A-10.10
#On what frequencies within the 2 meter band may emission F3F be transmitted?
144.1-148.0 MHz only
146.0-148.0 MHz only
144.0-148.0 MHz only
146.0-147.0 MHz only
3A-11.1
#What is the nearest to the band edge the transmitting frequency should be set?
As near as the operator desires, providing that no sideband, harmonic, or spurious emission (in excess of that legally permitted) falls outside the band
3 kHz for single sideband and 1 kHz for CW
1 kHz for single sideband and 3 kHz for CW
1.5 kHz for single sideband and 0.05 kHz for CW
3A-11.2
#When selecting the transmitting frequency, what allowance should be made for sideband emissions resulting from keying or modulation?
The sidebands must be confined within the authorized Amateur Radio frequency band occupied by the carrier
The sidebands must be adjacent to the authorized Amateur Radio frequency band in use
The sidebands must be harmonically-related frequencies that fall outside of the Amateur Radio frequency band in use
The sidebands must fall outside of the Amateur Radio frequency band in use so as to prevent interference to other Amateur Radio stations
3A-12.1
#What is the maximum mean output power an amateur station is permitted in order to operate under the special rules for radio control of remote model craft and vehicles?
One watt
One milliwatt
Two watts
Three watts
3A-12.2
#What information must be indicated on the writing affixed to the transmitter in order to operate under the special rules for radio control of remote model craft and vehicles?
Station call sign and licensee's name and address
Station call sign
Station call sign and operating times
Station call sign, class of license, and operating times
3A-12.3
#What are the station identification requirements for an amateur station operated under the special rules for radio control of remote model craft and vehicles?
Station identification is not required
Once every ten minutes, and at the beginning and end of each transmission
Once every ten minutes
At the beginning and end of each transmission
3A-12.4
#Where must the writing indicating the station call sign and the licensee's name and address be affixed in order to operate under the special rules for radio control of remote model craft and vehicles?
It must be affixed to the transmitter
It must be in the operator's possession
It must be affixed to the craft or vehicle
It must be filed with the nearest FCC Field Office
3A-13.3
#What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B transmission between 28- and 50 MHz?
1200 bauds
56 kilobauds
19.6 kilobauds
300 bauds
3A-13.4
#What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B transmission between 50- and 220 MHz?
19.6 kilobauds
56 kilobauds
1200 bauds
300 bauds
3A-13.5
#What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B transmission above 220 MHz?
56 kilobauds
300 bauds
1200 bauds
19.6 kilobauds
3A-13.6
#What is the maximum frequency shift permitted for emission F1B when transmitted below 50 MHz?
1000 Hz
100 Hz
500 Hz
5000 Hz
3A-13.7
#What is the maximum frequency shift permitted for emission F1B when transmitted above 50 MHz?
1000 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater
100 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater
500 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater
5000 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater
3A-13.8
#What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an amateur station transmission between 50- and 220 MHz using a non-standard digital code?
20 kHz
50 kHz
80 kHz
100 kHz
3A-13.9
#What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an amateur station transmission between 220- and 902 MHz using a non-standard digital code?
100 kHz
20 kHz
50 kHz
80 kHz
3A-13.10
#What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an amateur station transmission above 902 MHz using a non-standard digital code?
Any bandwidth, providing that the emission is in accordance with section 97.63 (b) and 97.73 (c)
20 kHz
100 kHz
200 kHz, as defined by Section 97.66 (g)
3A-14.1
#What is meant by the term broadcasting?
The dissemination of radio communications intended to be received by the public directly or by intermediary relay stations
Retransmission by automatic means of programs or signals emanating from any class of station other than amateur
The transmission of any one-way radio communication, regardless of purpose or content
Any one-way or two-way radio communication involving more than two stations
3A-14.2
#What classes of station may be automatically retransmitted by an amateur station?
Amateur Radio stations
FCC licensed commercial stations
Federally or state-authorized Civil Defense stations
National Weather Service bulletin stations
3A-14.3
#Under what circumstances, if any, may a broadcast station retransmit the signals from an amateur station?
When the amateur station is not used for any activity directly related to program production or newsgathering for broadcast purposes
Under no circumstances
If the station rebroadcasting the signal feels that such action would benefit the public
When no other forms of communication exist
**3A-14.4 THIS QUESTION WAS SKIPPED WHEN FCC MADE UP THE QUESTION
POOL. THERE IS NO QUESTION WITH THIS NUMBER.
3A-14.5
#Under what circumstances, if any, may an amateur station retransmit a NOAA weather station broadcast?
Under no circumstances
If the NOAA broadcast is taped and retransmitted later
If a general state of communications emergency is declared by the FCC
If permission is granted by NOAA for amateur retransmission of the broadcast
3A-14.7
#Under what circumstances, if any, may an amateur station be used for an activity related to program production or news-gathering for broadcast purposes?
Under no circumstances
The programs or news produced with the assistance of an amateur station must be taped for broadcast at a later time
An amateur station may be used for newsgathering and program production only by National Public Radio
Programs or news produced with the assistance of an amateur station must mention the call sign of that station
3A-15.2
#Under what circumstances, if any, may singing be transmitted by an amateur station?
Transmitting music is not permitted in the Amateur Service
When the singing produces no dissonances or spurious emissions
When it is used to jam an illegal transmission
Only above 1215 MHz
3A-17.1
#Under what circumstances, if any, may an amateur station transmit radiocommunications containing obscene words?
Obscene words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions
Obscene words are permitted when they do not cause interference to any other radio communication or signal
Obscene words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through repeater or auxiliary stations
Obscene words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among amateurs that they should not be used on the air
3A-17.2
#Under what circumstances, if any, may an amateur station transmit radiocommunications containing indecent words?
Indecent words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions
Indecent words are permitted when they do not cause interference to any other radio communication or signal
Indecent words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through repeater or auxiliary stations
Indecent words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among amateurs that they should not be used on the air
3A-17.3
#Under what circumstances, if any, may an amateur station transmit radiocommunications containing profane words?
Profane words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions
Profane words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through repeater or auxiliary stations
Profane words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among amateurs that they should not be used on the air
Profane words are permitted when they do not cause interference to any other radio communication or signal
#What is the meaning of: "Your report is five seven..."?
Your signal is perfectly readable and moderately strong
Your signal is perfectly readable, but weak
Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty
Your signal is perfectly readable with near pure tone
3B-1.2
#What is the meaning of: "Your report is three three..."?
Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty and weak in strength
The station is located at latitude 33 degrees
The contact is serial number thirty-three
Your signal is unreadable, very weak in strength
3B-1.3
#What is the meaning of: "Your report is five nine plus 20 dB..."?
A relative signal-strength meter reading is 20 decibels greater than strength 9
Your signal strength has increased by a factor of 100
Repeat your transmission on a frequency 20 kHz higher
The bandwidth of your signal is 20 decibels above linearity
3B-1.6
#How should the microphone gain control be adjusted on an emission F3E transmitter?
For proper deviation on modulation peaks
For maximum, non-clipped amplitude on modulation peaks
For moderate movement of the ALC meter on modulation peaks
For a dip in plate current
3B-1.7
#How is the call sign WE5TZD stated phonetically?
Whiskey-Echo-Five-Tango-Zulu-Delta
Whiskey-Echo-Foxtrot-Tango-Zulu-Delta
Washington-England-Five-Tokyo-Zanzibar-Denmark
Whiskey-Easy-Five-Tear-Zebra-Dog
3B-1.8
#How is the call sign KC4HRM stated phonetically?
Kilo-Charlie-Four-Hotel-Romeo Mike
Kilowatt-Charlie-Four-Hotel-Roger Mexico
Kentucky-Canada-Four-Honolulu-Radio Mexico
King-Charlie-Foxtrot-Hotel-Roger Mary
3B-1.9
#How is the call sign AF6PSQ stated phonetically?
Alfa-Foxtrot-Six-Papa-Sierra-Quebec
America-Florida-Six-Portugal-Spain-Quebec
Adam-Frank-Six-Peter-Sugar-Queen
Alfa-Fox-Sierra-Papa-Santiago-Queen
3B-1.10
#How is the call sign NB8LXG stated phonetically?
November-Bravo-Eight-Lima-Xray-Golf
Nancy-Baker-Eight-Love-Xray-George
Norway-Boston-Eight-London-Xray-Germany
November-Bravo-Eight-London-Xray-Germany
3B-1.11
#How is the call sign KJ1UOI stated phonetically?
Kilo-Juliette-One-Uniform-Oscar-India
King-John-One-Uncle-Oboe-Ida
Kilowatt-George-India-Uncle-Oscar-India
Kentucky-Juliette-One-United-Ontario-Indiana
3B-1.12
#How is the call sign WV2BPZ stated phonetically?
Whiskey-Victor-Two-Bravo-Papa-Zulu
Willie-Victor-Two-Baker-Papa-Zebra
Whiskey-Victor-Tango-Bravo-Papa-Zulu
Willie-Virginia-Two-Boston-Peter-Zanzibar
3B-1.13
#How is the call sign NY3CTJ stated phonetically?
November-Yankee-Three-Charlie-Tango-Juliette
Norway-Yokohama-Three-California-Tokyo-Japan
Nancy-Yankee-Three-Cat-Texas-Jackrabbit
Norway-Yesterday-Three-Charlie-Texas-Juliette
3B-1.14
#How is the call sign KG7DRV stated phonetically?
Kilo-Golf-Seven-Delta-Romeo-Victor
Kilo-Golf-Seven-Denver-Radio-Venezuela
King-John-Seven-Dog-Radio-Victor
Kilowatt-George-Seven-Delta-Romeo-Video
3B-1.15
#How is the call sign WX9HKS stated phonetically?
Whiskey-Xray-Nine-Hotel-Kilo-Sierra
Willie-Xray-November-Hotel-King-Sierra
Washington-Xray-Nine-Honolulu-Kentucky-Santiago
Whiskey-Xray-Nine-Henry-King-Sugar
3B-1.16
#How is the call sign AE0LQY stated phonetically?
Alfa-Echo-Zero-Lima-Quebec-Yankee
Able-Easy-Zero-Lima-Quebec-Yankee
Arizona-Equador-Zero-London-Queen-Yesterday
Able-Easy-Zero-Love-Queen-Yoke
3B-2.5
#What is meant by the term AMTOR?
AMTOR is a system using error-detection and correction to reduce transmission errors
AMTOR is a system using two separate antennas with a common receiver to reduce transmission errors
AMTOR is a system in which the transmitter feeds two antennas, at right angles to each other, to reduce transmission errors
AMTOR is a system using independent sideband to reduce transmission errors
3B-2.7
#What is the most common frequency shift for emission F2B transmissions in the amateur VHF bands?
170 Hz
85 Hz
300 Hz
425 Hz
3B-2.8
#What is an RTTY mailbox?
A system by which messages may be stored electronically for later retrieval
A QSL Bureau for teletype DX cards
An open net for RTTY operators
An address to which RTTY operators may write for technical assistance
3B-2.9
#What is the purpose of transmitting a string of RYRYRY characters in RTTY?
Since it contains alternating mark and space frequencies, it is a check on proper operation of the transmitting and receiving equipment
It is the RTTY equivalent of CQ
Since it represents alternate upper and lower case signals, it is used to assist the receiving operator check the shift mechanism
It is sent at the beginning of an important message to activate stations equipped with SELCAL and Autostart
3B-3.1
#How should a QSO be initiated through a station in repeater operation?
Call the desired station and then identify your own station
Say "breaker, breaker 79"
Call "CQ" three times and identify three times
Wait for a "CQ" to be called and then answer it
3B-3.2
#Why should users of a station in repeater operation pause briefly between transmissions?
To listen for any hams wanting to break in
To check the SWR of the repeater
To reach for pencil and paper for third party traffic
To dial up the repeater's autopatch
3B-3.3
#Why should users of a station in repeater operation keep their transmissions short and thoughtful?
A long transmission may prevent someone with an emergency from using the repeater
To see if the receiving station operator is still awake
To give any non-hams that are listening a chance to respond
To keep long-distance charges down
3B-3.4
#Why should simplex be used where possible instead of using a station in repeater operation?
To avoid tying up the repeater unnecessarily
Farther distances can be reached
To avoid long distance toll charges
To permit the testing of the effectiveness of your antenna
3B-3.5
#What is the proper procedure to break into an on-going QSO through a station in repeater operation?
Send your call sign during a break between transmissions
Wait for the end of a transmission and start calling
Shout, "break, break!" to show that you're eager to join the conversation
Turn on your 100-watt amplifier and override whoever is talking
3B-3.6
#What is the purpose of repeater operation?
To enable mobile and low-power stations to extend their usable range
To cut your power bill by using someone's higher power system
To reduce your telephone bill
To call the ham radio distributor 50 miles away
3B-3.7
#What is a repeater frequency coordinator?
A person or group that recommends frequency pairs for repeater usage
Someone who coordinates the assembly of a repeater station
Someone who provides advice on what kind of system to buy
The club's repeater trustee
3B-3.9
#What is the usual input/output frequency separation for stations in repeater operation in the 2 meter band?
0.6 MHz
1 MHz
1.6 MHz
170 Hz
3B-3.10
#What is the usual input/output frequency separation for stations in repeater operation in the 70 centimeter band?
5 MHz
1.6 MHz
600 kHz
5 kHz
3B-3.11
#What is the usual input/output frequency separation for a 6 meter station in repeater operation?
1 MHz
600 kHz
1.6 MHz
20 kHz
3B-3.13
#What is the usual input/output frequency separation for a 1.25 meter station in repeater operation?
1600 kHz
1000 kHz
600 kHz
1.6 GHz
3B-6.4
#Why should local amateur radiocommunications be conducted on VHF and UHF frequencies?
To minimize interference on HF bands capable of long-distance sky-wave communication
Because greater output power is permitted on VHF and UHF
Because HF transmissions are not propagated locally
Because absorption is greater at VHF and UHF frequencies
3B-6.5
#How can on-the-air transmissions be minimized during a lengthy transmitter testing or loading up procedure?
Use a dummy antenna
Choose an unoccupied frequency
Use a non-resonant antenna
Use a resonant antenna that requires no loading up procedure
3B-6.6
#When a frequency conflict arises between a simplex operation and a repeater operation, why does good amateur practice call for the simplex operation to move to another frequency?
Changing the repeater's frequency is not practical
The repeater's output power can be turned up to ruin the front end of the station in simplex operation
There are more repeaters than simplex operators
Changing a repeater frequency requires the authorization of the Federal Communications Commission
3B-6.7
#What should be done before installing an amateur station within one mile of an FCC monitoring station?
The amateur should consult with the Commission to protect the monitoring facility from harmful interference
The amateur should apply to the FCC for a Special Temporary Authority for operation within the shadow of the monitoring facility's antenna system
The amateur should make sure a line-of-sight path does not exist between the amateur station and the monitoring facility
The amateur should make sure the effective radiated power of the amateur station will be less than 200 watts PEP in the direction of the monitoring facility
3B-6.8
#What is the proper Q signal to use to determine whether a frequency is in use before making a transmission?
QRL?
QRU?
QRV?
QRZ?
3B-6.9
#What is meant by "making the repeater time out"?
The repeater's transmission time limit has expired during a single transmission
The repeater's battery supply has run out
The warranty on the repeater duplexer has expired
The repeater is in need of repairs
3B-6.10
#During commuting rush hours, which types of operation should relinquish the use of the repeater?
Third-party traffic nets
Mobile operators
Low-power stations
Highway traffic information nets
3B-9.1
#What is the proper distress calling procedure when using telephony?
Transmit MAYDAY
Transmit QRRR
Transmit QRZ
Transmit SOS
3B-9.2
#What is the proper distress calling procedure when using telegraphy?
The opposition to the flow of current in an electric circuit that does not contain reactance
The opposition to the flow of current in an electric circuit containing inductance
The opposition to the flow of current in an electric circuit containing capacitance
The opposition to the flow of current in an electric circuit containing reactance
3E-2.2
#What is the primary function of a resistor?
To limit the current in an electric circuit
To store an electric charge
To store a magnetic field
To match a high-impedance source to a low-impedance load
3E-2.3
#What is a variable resistor?
A resistor with a slide or contact that makes the resistance adjustable
A device that can transform a variable voltage into a constant voltage
A resistor that changes value when an ac voltage is applied to it
A resistor that changes value when it is heated
3E-2.4
#Why do resistors generate heat?
They convert electrical energy to heat energy
They exhibit reactance
Because of skin effect
To produce thermionic emission
3E-4.1
#What is an inductor?
An electronic component that stores energy in a magnetic field
An electronic component that stores energy in an electric field
An electronic component that converts a high voltage to a lower voltage
An electronic component that opposes dc while allowing ac to pass
3E-4.2
#What factors determine the amount of inductance in a coil?
The type of material used in the core, the diameter of the core, the length of the coil and the number of turns of wire used to wind the coil
The type of material used in the core, the diameter of the core and whether the coil is mounted horizontally or vertically
The diameter of the core, the number of turns of wire used to wind the coil and the type of metal used in the wire
The type of material used in the core, the number of turns used to wind the core and the frequency of the current through the coil
3E-4.3
#What are the electrical properties of an inductor?
n inductor stores a charge electromagnetically and opposes a change in current
n inductor stores a charge electrostatically and opposes a change in voltage
n inductor stores a charge electrochemically and opposes a change in current
n inductor stores a charge electromechanically and opposes a change in voltage
3E-4.4
#What is an inductor core?
The central portion of a coil; may be made from air, iron, brass or other material
A tight coil of wire used in a transformer
An insulating material placed between the plates of an inductor
The point at which an inductor is tapped to produce resonance
3E-4.5
#What are the component parts of a coil?
The wire in the winding and the core material
Two conductive plates and an insulating material
Two or more layers of silicon material
A donut-shaped iron core and a layer of insulating tape
3E-5.1
#What is a capacitor?
An electronic component that stores energy in an electric field
An electronic component that stores energy in a magnetic field
An electronic component that converts a high voltage to a lower voltage
An electronic component that converts power into heat
3E-5.2
#What factors determine the amount of capacitance in a capacitor?
The dielectric constant of the material between the plates, the area of one side of one plate, the separation between the plates and the number of plates
The dielectric constant of the material between the plates, the number of plates and the diameter of the leads connected to the plates
The number of plates, the spacing between the plates and whether the dielectric material is N type or P type
The dielectric constant of the material between the plates, the surface area of one side of one plate, the number of plates and the type of material used for the protective coating
3E-5.3
#What are the electrical properties of a capacitor?
A capacitor stores a charge electrostatically and opposes a change in voltage
A capacitor stores a charge electrochemically and opposes a change in current
A capacitor stores a charge electromagnetically and opposes a change in current
A capacitor stores a charge electromechanically and opposes a change in voltage
3E-5.4
#What is a capacitor dielectric?
The insulating material between the plates
The insulating material used for the plates
The conducting material used between the plates
The ferrite material that the plates are mounted on
3E-5.5
#What are the component parts of a capacitor?
Two or more conductive plates with an insulating material between them
The wire used in the winding and the core material
Two or more layers of silicon material
Two insulating plates with a conductive material between them
3E-7.1
#What is an ohm?
The basic unit of resistance
The basic unit of capacitance
The basic unit of inductance
The basic unit of admittance
3E-7.3
#What is the unit measurement of resistance?
Ohm
Volt
Ampere
Joule
3E-8.1
#What is a microfarad?
A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10\-6/ farads
A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10\-12/ farads
A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10\-2/ farads
A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10\6/ farads
3E-8.2
#What is a picofarad?
A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10\-12/ farads
A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10\-6/ farads
A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10\-2/ farads
A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10\6/ farads
3E-8.3
#What is a farad?
The basic unit of capacitance
The basic unit of resistance
The basic unit of inductance
The basic unit of admittance
3E-8.4
#What is the basic unit of capacitance?
Farad
Ohm
Volt
Ampere
3E-9.1
#What is a microhenry?
A basic unit of inductance equal to 10\-6/ henrys
A basic unit of inductance equal to 10\-12/ henrys
A basic unit of inductance equal to 10\-3/ henrys
A basic unit of inductance equal to 10\6/ henrys
3E-9.2
#What is a millihenry?
A basic unit of inductance equal to 10\-3/ henrys
A basic unit of inductance equal to 10\-6/ henrys
A basic unit of inductance equal to 10\-12/ henrys
A basic unit of inductance equal to 10\6/ henrys
3E-9.3
#What is a henry?
The basic unit of inductance
The basic unit of resistance
The basic unit of capacitance
The basic unit of admittance
3E-9.4
#What is the basic unit of inductance?
Henry
Coulomb
Farad
Ohm
3E-11.1
#How is the current in a dc circuit calculated when the voltage and resistance are known?
I = E / R
P = I x E
I = R x E
I = E x R
3E-11.2
#What is the input resistance of a load when a 12-volt battery supplies 0.25-amperes to it?
48 ohms
0.02 ohms
3 ohms
480 ohms
3E-11.3
#The product of the current and what force gives the electrical power in a circuit?
Electromotive force
Magnetomotive force
Centripetal force
Electrochemical force
3E-11.4
#What is Ohm's Law?
A mathematical relationship between resistance, current and applied voltage in a circuit
A mathematical relationship between current, resistance and power in a circuit
A mathematical relationship between current, voltage and power in a circuit
A mathematical relationship between resistance, voltage and power in a circuit
3E-11.5
#What is the input resistance of a load when a 12-volt battery supplies 0.15-amperes to it?
80 ohms
8 ohms
100 ohms
800 ohms
3E-12.2
#In a series circuit composed of a voltage source and several resistors, what determines the voltage drop across any particular resistor?
The larger the resistor's value, the greater the voltage drop across that resistor
It is equal to the source voltage
It is equal to the source voltage divided by the number of series resistors in the circuit
The smaller the resistor's value, the greater the voltage drop across that resistor
3E-13.4
#How is power calculated when the current and voltage in a circuit are known?
P = I x E
E = I x R
P = I²/ R
P = E/I
3E-14.8
#When 120-volts is measured across a 4700 ohm resistor, approximately how much current is flowing through it?
0.026 ampere
39 amperes
3.9 amperes
0.26 ampere
3E-14.9
#When 120-volts is measured across a 47000 ohm resistor, approximately how much current is flowing through it?
2.6 mA
392 A
39.2 A
26 mA
3E-14.10
#When 12-volts is measured across a 4700 ohm resistor, approximately how much current is flowing through it?
2.6 mA
26 mA
39.2 A
392 A
3E-14.11
#When 12-volts is measured across a 47000 ohm resistor, approximately how much current is flowing through it?
#How can a carbon resistor's electrical tolerance rating be found?
By using the resistor's color code
By using a wavemeter
By using Thevenin's theorem for resistors
By using the Baudot code
3F-1.2
#Why would a large size resistor be substituted for a smaller one of the same resistance?
To increase power dissipation capability
To obtain better response
To obtain a higher current gain
To produce a greater parallel impedance
3F-1.3
#What do the first three color bands on a resistor indicate?
The value of the resistor in ohms
The resistance tolerance in percent
The power rating in watts
The value of the resistor in henrys
3F-1.4
#What does the fourth color band on a resistor indicate?
The resistance tolerance in percent
The value of the resistor in ohms
The power rating in watts
The resistor composition
3F-1.6
#When the color bands on a group of resistors indicate that they all have the same resistance, what further information about each resistor is needed in order to select those that have nearly equal value?
The tolerance of each resistor
The working voltage rating of each resistor
The composition of each resistor
The current rating of each resistor
3F-2.1
#As the plate area of a capacitor is increased, what happens to its capacitance?
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
Becomes voltage dependent
3F-2.2
#As the plate spacing of a capacitor is increased, what happens to its capacitance?
Decreases
Increases
Stays the same
Becomes voltage dependent
3F-2.3
#What is an electrolytic capacitor?
A capacitor whose dielectric is formed on one set of plates through electrochemical action
A capacitor whose plates are formed on a thin ceramic layer
A capacitor whose plates are separated by a thin strip of mica insulation
A capacitor whose value varies with applied voltage
3F-2.4
#What is a paper capacitor?
A capacitor whose plates are separated by a layer of paper
A capacitor whose plates are formed on a thin ceramic layer
A capacitor whose plates are separated by a thin strip of mica insulation
A capacitor whose dielectric is formed on one set of plates through electrochemical action
3F-2.5
#What factors must be considered when selecting a capacitor for a circuit?
Type of capacitor, capacitance and voltage rating
Type of capacitor, capacitance and the kilowatt-hour rating
The amount of capacitance, the temperature coefficient and the KVA rating
The type of capacitor, the microscopy coefficient and the temperature coefficient
3F-2.8
#How are the characteristics of a capacitor usually specified?
In microfarads and volts
In volts and amperes
In ohms and watts
In millihenrys and amperes
3F-3.1
#What can be done to raise the inductance of a 5-microhenry air-core coil to a 5-millihenry coil with the same physical dimensions?
The coil can be wound on an iron core
The coil can be wound on a non-conducting tube
Both ends of the coil can be brought around to form the shape of a donut, or toroid
The coil can be made of a heavier-gauge wire
3F-3.2
#Describe an inductor.
A coil of conducting wire
A semiconductor in a conducting shield
Two parallel conducting plates
A straight wire conductor mounted inside a Faraday shield
3F-3.3
#As an iron core is inserted in a coil, what happens to the inductance?
It increases
It decreases
It stays the same
It becomes voltage-dependent
3F-3.4
#As a brass core is inserted in a coil, what happens to the inductance?
It decreases
It increases
It stays the same
It becomes voltage-dependent
3F-3.5
#For radio frequency power applications, which type of inductor has the least amount of loss?
Air core
Magnetic wire
Iron core
Slug tuned
3F-3.6
#Where does an inductor store energy?
In a magnetic field
In a capacitive field
In an electrical field
In a resistive field
3F-5.3
#What is a heat sink?
A device used to remove heat from an electronic component
A device used to heat an electrical component uniformly
The television receiving antenna and a television receiver's antenna input
The transmitter and the Transmatch
The Transmatch and the transmission line
The transmission line and the transmitting antenna
3G-2.2
#Where is the proper place to install a high-pass filter?
At the antenna terminals of a television receiver
Between a transmitter and a Transmatch
Between a Transmatch and the transmission line
On a transmitting antenna
3G-2.3
#Where is a band-pass filter usually installed?
In a communications receiver
Between the spark plugs and coil in a mobile setup
On a transmitting antenna
Between a Transmatch and the transmitting antenna
3G-2.4
#Which frequencies are attenuated by a low-pass filter?
Those above its cut-off frequency
Those within its cut-off frequency
Those within 50 kHz on either side of its cut-off frequency
Those below its cut-off frequency
3G-2.5
#What circuit passes electrical energy above a certain frequency and attenuates electrical energy below that frequency?
A high-pass filter
An input filter
A low-pass filter
A band-pass filter
3G-2.6
#What circuit passes electrical energy below a certain frequency and blocks electrical energy above that frequency?
A low-pass filter
An input filter
A high-pass filter
A band-pass filter
3G-2.7
#What circuit attenuates electrical energy above a certain frequency and below a lower frequency?
A band-pass filter
An input filter
A low-pass filter
A high-pass filter
3G-2.9
#What general range of rf energy does a band-pass filter reject?
All frequencies above a specified frequency and below a lower specified frequency
All frequencies above a specified frequency
All frequencies below a specified frequency
All frequencies above the upper limit of the band in question
3G-3.1
#What circuit is likely to be found in all types of receivers?
A detector
An RF amplifier
An audio filter
A beat frequency oscillator
3G-3.2
#In a filter-type emission J3E transmitter, what stage combines rf and af energy to produce a double-sideband suppressed carrier signal?
The balanced modulator
The product detector
The automatic-load-control circuit
The local oscillator
3G-3.3
#In a superheterodyne receiver for emission A3E reception, what stage combines the received rf with energy from the local oscillator to produce a signal at the receiver intermediate frequency?
The mixer
The detector
The RF amplifier
The AF amplifier
! 8 ;SUBELEMENT 3AH - Signals and Emissions (2 questions)
#What antenna type best strengthens signals from a particular direction while attenuating those from other directions?
A beam antenna
A monopole antenna
An isotropic antenna
A vertical antenna
3I-1.2
#What is a Yagi antenna?
Half-wavelength linear driven element(s) with parasitically excited parallel linear elements
Half-wavelength elements stacked vertically and excited in phase
Quarter-wavelength elements arranged horizontally and excited out of phase
Quarter-wavelength, triangular loop elements
3I-1.4
#What is the general configuration of the radiating elements of a horizontally-polarized Yagi?
Two or more straight, parallel elements arranged in the same horizontal plane
Vertically stacked square or circular loops arranged in parallel horizontal planes
Two or more wire loops arranged in parallel vertical planes
A vertical radiator arranged in the center of an effective RF ground plane
3I-1.5
#What type of parasitic beam antenna uses two or more straight metal-tubing elements arranged physically parallel to each other?
A Yagi antenna
A quad antenna
A delta loop antenna
A Zepp antenna
3I-1.6
#How many directly-driven elements does a Yagi antenna have?
One
None; they are all parasitic
Two
All elements are directly driven
3I-1.8
#What is a parasitic beam antenna?
An antenna where the director and reflector elements receive their RF excitation by induction or radiation from the driven element
An antenna where wave traps are used to assure magnetic coupling among the elements
An antenna where all elements are driven by direct connection to the feed line
An antenna where the driven element receives its RF excitation by induction or radiation from the directors
3I-2.2
#What kind of antenna array is composed of a square full-wave closed loop driven element with parallel parasitic element(s)?
Cubical quad
Dual rhombic
Stacked Yagi
Delta loop
3I-2.3
#Approximately how long is one side of the driven element of a cubical quad antenna?
1/4 electrical wavelength
2 electrical wavelengths
1 electrical wavelength
1/2 electrical wavelength
3I-2.4
#Approximately how long is the wire in the driven element of a cubical quad antenna?
1 electrical wavelength
1/4 electrical wavelength
1/2 electrical wavelength
2 electrical wavelengths
3I-2.5
#What is a delta loop antenna?
A variation of the cubical quad antenna, with triangular elements
A large copper ring, used in direction finding
An antenna system composed of three vertical antennas, arranged in a triangular shape
An antenna made from several coils of wire on an insulating form
3I-2.6
#What is a cubical quad antenna?
Two or more parallel four-sided wire loops, each approximately one electrical wavelength long
Four parallel metal tubes, each approximately 1/2 electrical wavelength long
A vertical conductor 1/4 electrical wavelength high, fed at the bottom
A center-fed wire 1/2 electrical wavelength long
3I-4.1
#What is the polarization of electromagnetic waves radiated from a half-wavelength antenna perpendicular to the earth's surface?
Vertically polarized waves
Circularly polarized waves
Horizontally polarized waves
Parabolically polarized waves
3I-4.2
#What is the electromagnetic wave polarization of most man-made electrical noise radiation in the HF-VHF spectrum?
Vertical
Left-hand circular
Right-hand circular
Horizontal
3I-4.3
#To what does the term vertical as applied to wave polarization refer?
This means that the electric lines of force in the radio wave are perpendicular to the earth's surface
This means that the electric lines of force in the radio wave are parallel to the earth's surface
This means that the magnetic lines of force in the radio wave are perpendicular to the earth's surface
This means that the radio wave will leave the antenna and radiate vertically into the ionosphere
3I-4.4
#To what does the term horizontal as applied to wave polarization refer?
This means that the electric lines of force in the radio wave are parallel to the earth's surface
This means that the magnetic lines of force in the radio wave are parallel to the earth's surface
This means that the electric lines of force in the radio wave are perpendicular to the earth's surface
This means that the radio wave will leave the antenna and radiate horizontally to the destination
3I-4.5
#What electromagnetic wave polarization does a cubical quad antenna have when the feed point is in the center of a horizontal side?
Horizontal
Vertical
Circular
Helical
3I-4.6
#What electromagnetic wave polarization does a cubical quad antenna have when the feed point is in the center of a vertical side?
Vertical
Horizontal
Circular
Helical
3I-4.7
#What electromagnetic wave polarization does a cubical quad antenna have when all sides are at 45 degrees to the earth's surface and the feed point is at the bottom corner?
Horizontal
Vertical
Circular
Helical
3I-4.8
#What electromagnetic wave polarization does a cubical quad antenna have when all sides are at 45 degrees to the earth's surface and the feed point is at a side corner?
Vertical
Horizontal
Circular
Helical
3I-6.7
#What is a directional antenna?
An antenna that radiates more strongly in some directions than others
An antenna whose parasitic elements are all constructed to be directors
An antenna that radiates in direct line-of-sight propagation, but not skywave or skip propagation
An antenna permanently mounted so as to radiate in only one direction
3I-8.1
#What is meant by the term standing wave ratio?
The ratio of forward and reflected voltages on a feed line
The ratio of forward and reflected inductances on a feed line
The ratio of forward and reflected resistances on a feed line
The ratio of forward and reflected impedances on a feed line
3I-8.2
#What is meant by the term forward power?
The power traveling from the transmitter to the antenna
The power radiated from the front of a directional antenna
The power produced during the positive half of the RF cycle
The power used to drive a linear amplifier
3I-8.3
#What is meant by the term reflected power?
The power returned to the transmitter from the antenna
The power radiated from the back of a directional antenna
The power produced during the negative half of the RF cycle
Power reflected to the transmitter site by buildings and trees
3I-9.1
#What is standing wave ratio a measure of?
The ratio of maximum to minimum voltage on a feed line
The ratio of maximum to minimum reactance on a feed line
The ratio of maximum to minimum resistance on a feed line
The ratio of maximum to minimum sidebands on a feed line
3I-9.2
#What happens to the power loss in an unbalanced feed line as the standing wave ratio increases?
It increases
It is unpredictable
It becomes nonexistent
It decreases
3I-10.1
#What is a balanced line?
Feed line with neither conductor connected to ground
Feed line with one conductor connected to ground
Feed line with both conductors connected to ground to balance out harmonics
Feed line with the outer conductor connected to ground at even intervals
3I-10.2
#What is a balanced antenna?
An antenna (or a driven element in a array) that is symmetrical about the feed point
A symmetrical antenna with one side of the feed point connected to ground
A symmetrical antenna with both sides of the feed point connected to ground, to balance out harmonics
An antenna designed to be mounted in the center
3I-10.3
#What is an unbalanced line?
Feed line with one conductor connected to ground
Feed line with neither conductor connected to ground
Feed line with both conductors connected to ground to suppress harmonics
Feed line with the outer conductor connected to ground at uneven intervals
3I-10.4
#What is an unbalanced antenna?
An antenna (or a driven element in an array) that is not symmetrical about the feed point
A symmetrical antenna, having neither half connected to ground
An antenna (or a driven element in a array) that is symmetrical about the feed point
A symmetrical antenna with both halves coupled to ground at uneven intervals
3I-11.3
#What type of feed line is best suited to operating at a high standing wave ratio?
Parallel open-wire line
Coaxial cable
Twisted pair
Flat ribbon "twin lead"
3I-11.5
#What is the general relationship between frequencies passing through a feed line and the losses in the feed line?
Loss increases with increasing frequency
Loss is independent of frequency
Loss decreases with increasing frequency
There is no predictable relationship
3I-11.6
#What happens to rf energy not delivered to the antenna by a lossy coaxial cable?
Some of it is dissipated as heat in the conductors and dielectric
It is radiated by the feed line
It is returned to the transmitter's chassis ground
It is canceled because of the voltage ratio of forward power to reflected power in the feed line
3I-11.9
#As the operating frequency decreases, what happens to conductor losses in a feed line?
The losses decrease
The losses increase
The losses remain the same
The losses become infinite
3I-11.11
#As the operating frequency increases, what happens to conductor losses in a feed line?
The losses increase
The losses decrease
The losses remain the same
The losses decrease to zero
3I-12.3
#What device can be installed on a balanced antenna so that it can be fed through a coaxial cable?
A balun
A triaxial transformer
A wavetrap
A loading coil
3I-12.4
#What is a balun?
A device that may be installed on a balanced antenna so that it may be fed with unbalanced feed line
A device that can be used to convert an antenna designed to be fed at the center so that it may be fed at one end
A device that can be installed on an antenna to produce horizontally polarized or vertically polarized waves
A device used to allow an antenna to operate on more than one band
