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'SUBELEMEMT 2A -- Rules and Regulations (10 questions)
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2A-1.1


What are the five principles that express the fundamental purpose for which
the Amateur Radio Service rules are designed?

Recognition of emergency communications, advancement of the radio art,

improvement of communication and technical skills, increase in the

number of trained radio operators and electronics experts, and the

enhancement of international goodwill
Recognition of business communications, advancement of the radio art,
improvement of communication and business skills, increase in the
number of trained radio operators and electronics experts, and the
enhancement of international good will
Recognition of emergency communications, preservation of the earliest
radio techniques, improvement of communication and technical skills,
maintain a pool of people familiar with early tube-type equipment,
and the enhancement of international good will
Recognition of emergency communications, advancement of the radio art,
improvement of communication and technical skills, increase in the
number of trained radio operators and electronics experts, and
enhancement of a sense of patriotism and nationalism
2A-1.2

Which of the following is not one of the basic principles for which the
amateur service rules are defined?

Providing emergency communications
Improvement of communication and technical skills
Increase the number of trained radio operators and electronics experts
Enhancement of a sense of patriotism and nationalism
2A-1.3

The amateur service rules were designed to provide a radio communications
service that meets five fundamental purposes.  Which of the following is not
one of those principles?

Improvement of communication and technical skills
Enhancement of international goodwill
Increase the number of trained radio operators and electronics experts
Preserving the history of radio communications
2A-1.4

The amateur service rules were defined to provide a radio communications
service that meets five fundamental purposes.  What are those principles?

Recognition of business communications, advancement of the radio art,

improvement of communication and business skills, increase in the number

of trained radio operators and electronics experts, and the enhancement

of international goodwill
Recognition of emergency communications, advancement of the radio art,
improvement of communication and technical skills, increase in the number
of trained radio operators and electronics experts, and the enhancement
of international goodwill
Recognition of emergency communications, preservation of the earliest
radio techniques, maintain a pool of people familiar with early tube-type
equipment, and the enhancement of international goodwill
Recognition of emergency communications, advancement of the radio art,
improvement of communication and technical skills, increase in the number
of trained radio operators and electronics experts, and the enhancement
of a sense of patriotism
2A-2.1

What is the definition of the amateur service?

A private radio service used for personal gain and public benefit
A public radio service used for public service communication
A radiocommunication service for the purpose of self-training
intercommunication and technical investigations
A private radio service intended for the furtherance of commercial
radio interests
2A-2.2


What name is given to the radiocommunication service that is designed for
self-training, intercommunication, and technical investigation?

The amateur service
The Citizen's Radio Service
The Experimenter's Radio Service
The Maritime Radio Service
2A-3.1


What document contains the specific rules and regulations governing the
amateur service in the United States?

Part 97 of title 47 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)
The Communications Act of 1934 (as amended)
The Radio Amateur's Handbook
The minutes of the International Telecomunication Union meetings
2A-3.2

Which one of the following topics is not addressed in the rules and
regulations of the amateur service?

Station operation standards
Technical standards
Providing emergency communications
Station construction standards
2A-4.1

What is the definition of an amateur operator?

A person who has not received any training in radio operations
A person holding a written authorization to be the control operator of
an amateur station
A person who performs private radio communications for hire
A trainee in a commercial radio station
2A-4.2

What term describes a person holding a written authorization to be the
control operator of an amateur station?

A citizen radio operator
A personal radio operator
A radio service operator
An amateur operator
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2A-5.1

What is the portion of an amateur radio license that conveys operator
privileges?

The verification section
Form 610
The operator license
The station license
2A-5.2

What authority is derived from an operator/primary station license?

The authority to operate any shortwave radio station
The authority to be the control operator of an amateur station
The authority to have an Amateur Radio station at a particular location
The authority to transmit on either amateur or Class D citizen's band
frequencies.
2A-6.1

What authority is derived from a written authorization for an amateur
station?

The authority to use specific operating frequencies
The authority to operate an amateur station
The authority to enforce FCC Rules when violations are noted on the
part of other operators
The authority to transmit on either amateur or Class D citizens band
frequencies
2A-6.2

What part of your amateur license gives you authority to operate an
amateur station?

The operator license
The FCC Form 610
The station license
An amateur radio license does not specify a station location
2A-7.1

What is an amateur station?

A licensed radio station engaged in broadcasting to the public in a

limited and well defined area
A radio station used to further commercial radio interests
A private radio service used for personal gain and public service
A station in an amateur service consisting of the apparatus necessary
for carrying on radiocommunications
2A-8.1


Who is a control operator?

An amateur operator designated by the licensee of a station to be

responsible for the transmissions from that station to assure

compliance with the FCC rules
A person, either licensed or not, who controls the emissions of an
amateur radio station
An unlicensed person who is speaking over an amateur radio station's
microphone while a licensed control operator is present
A government official who comes to an amateur radio station to take
control for test purposes
2A-8.2

If you designate another amateur operator to be responsible for the
transmissions from your station, what is the other operator called?

Auxiliary operator
Operations coordinator
Third party
Control operator
2A-9.1

List the five United States Amateur Radio license classes in order of
increasing privileges.

Novice, General, Technician, Advanced, Amateur Extra
Novice, Technician, General, Advanced, Digital
Novice, Technician, General, Amateur Extra
Novice, Technician, General, Advanced, Amateur Extra
2A-9.3

What is the license class immediately above Novice class?

The Digital class license
The Technician class license
The General class license
The Experimenter's class license
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2A-10.2

What frequencies are available in the amateur 40 meter band for a
a control operator holding a Novice class operator license in ITU region 2?

3500 to 4000 kHz
3700 to 3750 kHz
7100 to 7150 kHz
7000 to 7300 kHz
2A-10.3


What frequencies are available in the amateur 15 meter band for a
a control operator holding a Novice class operator license?

21.100 to 21.200 MHz
21.000 to 21.450 MHz
28.000 to 29.700 MHz
28.100 to 28.200 MHz
2A-10.4

What frequencies are available in the amateur 10 meter band for a
a control operator holding a Novice class operator license?

28.000 to 29.700 MHz
28.100 to 28.300 MHz
28.100 to 28.500 MHz
28.300 to 28.500 MHz
2A-10.5

What frequencies are available in the amateur 220 Mhz band for a
a control operator holding a Novice class operator license?

225.0  to 230.5  MHz
222.1  to 223.91 MHz
224.1  to 225.1  MHz
222.2  to 224.0  MHz
2A-10.6

What frequencies are available in the amateur 1270-Mhz band for a
a control operator holding a Novice class operator license?

1260 to 1270 MHz
1240 to 1300 MHz
1270 to 1295 MHz
1240 to 1246 MHz
2A-10.7


If you are operating your amateur radio station on 3725 kHz, in what meter
band are you operating?

80 Meters
40 Meters
15 Meters
10 Meters
2A-10.8

If you are operating your amateur radio station on 7125 kHz, in what meter
band are you operating?

80 Meters
40 Meters
15 Meters
10 Meters
2A-10.9

If you are operating your amateur radio station on 21,150 kHz, in what meter
band are you operating?

80 Meters
40 Meters
15 Meters
10 Meters
2A-10.10

If you are operating your amateur radio station on 28,150 kHz, in what meter
band are you operating?

80 Meters
40 Meters
15 Meters
10 Meters
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2A-11.1


Who is eligible to obtain a US amateur operator/primary station license?

Anyone except a representative of a foreign government
Only a citizen of the United States
Anyone
Anyone except an employee of the United States Government
2A-11.2

Who is not eligible to obtain a US amateur operator/primary station
license?

Any citizen of a country other than the United States
A representative of a foreign government
No one
An employee of the United States Government
2A-12.1

What FCC examination elements are required for a Novice class license?

Elements 1(A) and 2(A)
Elements 1(A) and 3(A)
Elements 1(A) and 2
Elements 2 and 4
2A-12.2


What is an FCC Element 1(A) examination intended to prove?

The applicant's ability to send and receive texts in the international

Morse code at not less than 5 words per minute
The applicant's ability to send and receive texts in the international
Morse code at not less than 13 words per minute
The applicant's knowledge of Novice class theory and regulations
the applicant's ability to recognize Novice frequency assignments and
operating modes
2A-12.3

What is an FCC Element 2 examination?

A test of the applicant's ability to send and receive Morse code at

5 words per minute
The written examination concerning the privileges of a Technician class
operator license
A test of the applicant's ability to recognize Novice frequency
assignments
The written examination concerning the privileges of a Novice class
operator license
2A-13.1


Who is eligible to obtain an FCC-issued written authorization for an
amateur station?

A licensed amateur operator
Any unlicensed person, except an agent of a foreign government
Any unlicensed person, except an employee of the United States
government
Any unlicensed United States Citizen
2A-14.1

Why is an amateur operator required to furnish the FCC with a current
mailing address served by the US Postal service?

So the FCC has a record of the location of each Amateur Radio station
In order to comply with the Commission's rules and so the FCC can
correspond with the licensee
So the FCC can send license-renewal notices
So the FCC can compile a list for use in a call sign directory
2A-15.1

Which one of the following call signs is a valid US amateur call?

UA4HAK
KBL7766
KA9OLS
BY7HY
2A-15.2

Which one of the following call signs is a valid US amateur call?

CE2FTF
G3GVA
UA1ZAM
AA2Z
2A-15.3


Which one of the following call signs is not a valid US amateur call?

KDV5653
WA1DVU
KA5BUG
NT0Z
2A-15.4

What letters may be used for the first letter in a valid US amateur call
sign?

K, N, U and W
A, K, N and W
A, B, C and D
A, N, V and W
2A-15.5

Excluding special-event call signs that may be issued by the FCC, what
numbers may be used in a valid US call sign?

Any double-digit number, 10 through 99
Any double-digit number, 22 through 45
Any single digit, 1 through 9
A single digit, 0 through 9
2A-16.1


Your Novice license was issued on November 1, 1988.  When will it expire?

On the date specified on the license
November 30, 1998
November 1, 1993
November 1, 1990
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2A-17.1


What does the term emission mean?

RF signals transmitted from a radio station
Signals refracted by the E layer
Filter out the carrier of a received signal
Baud rate
2A-17.2


What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on the
amateur 80-meter band?

CW only
Data only
RTTY only
Phone only
2A-17.3


What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on the
amateur 40-meter band?

CW only
Data only
RTTY only
Phone only
2A-17.4


What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on the
amateur 15-meter band?

CW only
Data only
RTTY only
Phone only
2A-17.6

What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use from
7100 to 7150 kHz?

CW and data
Phone
All amateur emission privileges authorized for use on those frequencies
CW only
2A-17.7

What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on
frequencies from 21.1 to 21.2 MHz?

CW and data only
CW and phone only
All amateur emission privileges authorized for use on those frequencies
CW only
2A-17.8

What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on
frequencies from 28.1 to 28.3 MHz?

All authorized amateur emission privileges
Data or phone only
CW, RTTY and data
CW and phone only
2A-17.9

What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on
frequencies from 28.3 to 28.5 MHz?

All authorized emission privileges
CW and data only
CW and single-sideband phone only
Data and phone only
2A-17.10

What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on the
amateur 220-MHz band in ITU Region 2?

CW and phone only
CW and data only
Data and phone only
All amateur emission privileges authorized for use on 220 MHz
2A-17.11

What emission types are Novice control operators permitted to use on
frequencies from 1270 to 1295 MHz?

Data and phone only
CW and data only
CW and phone only
All amateur emission privileges authorized for use on 1270 MHz
2A-17.12

On what frequencies in the 10 meter band may a Novice control operator
use single-sideband phone?

3700 to 3750 kHz
7100 to 7150 kHz
21,100 to 21,200 kHz
28,300 to 28,500 kHz
2A-17.13

On what frequencies in the 1.25 meter band in ITU Region 2 may a Novice
control operator use FM voice emission?

28.3 to 28.5 MHz
144.0 to 148.0 MHz
222.1 to 223.91 MHz
1240 to 1270 MHz
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2A-18.1

What amount of output transmitting power may a Novice class control operator
use when operating below 30 MHz?

200 watts input
250 watts input
1500 watts PEP output
The minimum legal power necessary to maintain reliable communications
2A-18.2

What is the maximum transmitting power ever permitted to be used by an
amateur station transmitting in the 80, 40 and 15-meter Novice bands?

75 watts PEP output
100 watts PEP output
200 watts PEP output
1500 watts PEP output
2A-18.3

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station
transmitting on 3725 kHz?

75 watts PEP output
100 watts PEP output
200 watts PEP output
1500 watts PEP output
2A-18.4

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station
transmitting on 7125 kHz?

75 watts PEP output
100 watts PEP output
200 watts PEP output
1500 watts PEP output
2A-18.5

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station
transmitting on 21.125 MHz?

75 watts PEP output
100 watts PEP output
200 watts PEP output
1500 watts PEP output
2A-19.1

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station with
a Novice control operator transmitting on 28.125 MHz?

75 watts PEP output
100 watts PEP output
200 watts PEP output
1500 watts PEP output
2A-19.2

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station with
a Novice control operator transmitting in the amateur 10-meter band?

25 watts PEP output
200 watts PEP output
1000 watts PEP output
1500 watts PEP output
2A-19.3

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station with
a Novice control operator transmitting in the amateur 220-MHz band?

5 watts PEP output
10 watts PEP output
25 watts PEP output
200 watts PEP output
2A-19.4

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an amateur station with
a Novice control operator transmitting in the amateur 1270-MHz band?

5 milliwatts PEP output
500 milliwatts PEP output
1 watt PEP output
5 watts PEP output
2A-19.5

What amount of transmitting power may an amateur station with a Novice
control operator use in the amateur 220-MHz band?

Not less than 5 watts PEP output
The minimum legal power necessary to maintain reliable communications
Not more than 50 watts PEP output
Not more than 200 watts PEP output
2A-20.1

What term is used to describe narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy
emissions?

Teleport communications
Direct communications
RTTY communications
Third-party communications
2A-20.2

What term is used to describe telemetry, telecommand and computer
communications emissions?

Teleport communications
Direct communications
Data communications
Third-party communications
2A-20.3

On what frequencies in the 10-meter band are Novice control operators
permitted to transmit RTTY?

28.1 to 28.5 MHz
28.0 to 29.7 MHz
28.1 to 28.2 MHz
28.1 to 28.3 MHz
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2A-21.1

Who is held responsible for the proper operation of an amateur station?

Only the control operator
Only the licensee
Both the control operator and the licensee
The person who owns the property where station is located
2A-21.2


You allow another amateur operator to use your amateur station.  What
are your responsibilities, as the station licensee?

You and the other amateur operator are equally responsible for the

proper operation of your station.
Only the control operator is responsible for the proper operation of
the station
As the station licensee, you must be at the control point of your station
whenever it is operated
You must notify the FCC when another amateur will be the control operator
of your station.
2A-21.3

What is your primary responsibility as the station licensee?

You must permit any licensed amateur radio operator to operate your

station at any time upon request
You must be present whenever the station is operated
You must notify the FCC in writing whenever another amateur radio
operator will act as the control operator
You are responsible for the proper operation of the station for which
you are licensed
2A-21.4

If you are the licensee of an amateur station when are you not
responsible for its proper operation?

Only when another licensed amateur is the control operator
The licensee is responsible for the proper operation of the station for
which he or she is licensed
Only after notifying the FCC in writing that another licensed amateur
will assume responsibility for the proper operation of your station
Only when your station is in repeater operation
2A-22.1

When must an amateur station have a control operator?

A control operator is only required for training purposes
Whenever the station receiver is operated
Whenever the station is transmitting
A control operator is not required
2A-22.2


Another amateur gives you permission to use her amateur station.
What you are responsibilities, as the control operator?

Both you and she are equally responsible for the proper operation of

the station
Only the station licensee is responsible for the proper operation of
the station, not you the control operator
You must be certain the station licensee has given proper FCC notice
that you will be the control operator
You must inspect all antennas and related equipment to ensure they are
working properly
2A-23.1

Who may be the control operator of an amateur station?

Any person over 21 years of age
Any properly licensed amateur operator that is designated by the
station licensee
Any licensed Amateur Radio operator with an Advanced Class license or
higher
Any person over 21 years of age with a General Class license or higher
2A-24.1

Where must an amateur operator be when he or she is performing the
duties of control operator?

Anywhere in the same building as the transmitter
At the control point of the amateur station
At the station entrance, to control entry to the room
Within sight of the station monitor, to view the output spectrum of the
transmitter
2A-25.1

Where must you keep your Amateur Radio operator license when you are
operating a station?

Your original operator license must always be posted in plain view
Your original operator license must always be taped to the inside front
cover of your station log
You must have the original or a photocopy of your operator license in
your possession
You must have the original or a photocopy of your operator license
posted at your primary station location.  You need not have the original
license nor a copy in your possession to operate another station
2A-26.1

Where must you keep your written authorization for an amateur station?

Your original station license must always be taped to the inside front

cover of your station log
Your original station license must always be posted in plain view
You must post the original or a photocopy of your station license at
the main entrance to the transmitter building
The original or a photocopy of the written authorization for an amateur
station must be retained at the station
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2A-27.1

How often must an amateur station be identified?

At the beginning of the contact and at least every ten minutes during a

contact
At least once during each transmission
At least every ten minutes during a contact and at the end of a
contact
Every 15 minutes during a contact and at the end of the contact
2A-27.2

As an amateur operator, how should you correctly identify your station?

With the name and location of the control operator
With the station call sign
With the call of the control operator, even when he or she is visiting
another radio amateur's station
With the name and location of the station licensee, followed by the
two-letter designation of the nearest FCC Field Office
2A-27.3

What station identification, if any, is required at the beginning of
communication?

The operator originating the call must transmit both call signs
No identification is required at the beginning of the contact
Both operators must transmit their own call signs
Both operators must transmit both call signs
2A-27.4


What station identification, if any, is required at the end of
a communication?

Both stations must transmit their own call sign, assuming they

are FCC-licensed
No identification is required at the end of the contact
The station originating the contact must always transmit both call
signs
Both stations must transmit their own call sign followed by the
two-letter designator for the nearest FCC Field Office
2A-27.5

What do the FCC Rules for amateur station identification generally require?

Each Amateur Radio Station shall give its call sign at the beginning of

each communication, and every ten minutes or less during a

communication
Each Amateur Radio Station shall give its call sign at the end of each
communication, and every ten minutes or less during a communication
Each Amateur Radio Station shall give its call sign at the beginning of
each communication, and every five minutes or less during a
communication
Each Amateur Radio Station shall give its call sign at the end of each
communication, and every five minutes or less during a communication
2A-27.6

What is the fewest number of times you must transmit your Amateur Radio staton
identification during a 25 minute QSO?

1
2
3
4
2A-27.7

What is the longest period of time during a QSO that an amateur station does
not need to transmit its station identification?

5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
2A-28.1

With which amateur stations may an FCC-licensed amateur station communicate?

All amateur stations
All public noncommercial radio stations unless prohibited by the station's
government
Only with US amateur stations
All amateur stations, unless prohibited by the amateur's government
2A-28.2

With which non-Amateur Radio stations may an FCC-licensed amateur station
communicate?

No non-amateur stations
All such stations
Only those authorized by the FCC
Only those who use the International Morse code
2A-29.1

When must the licensee of an Amateur Radio station in portable or mobile
operation notify the FCC?

One week in advance, if the operation will last for more than 24 hours
FCC notification is not required for mobile or portable operation
One week in advance, if the operation will last for more than a week
One month in advance of any portable or mobile operation
2A-29.2

When may you operate your Amateur Radio Station at a location within the
United States, its territories or possessions other than the one listed on
your station license?

Only during times of emergency
Only after giving proper notice to the FCC
During an emergency or an FCC approved Emergency Preparedness Drill
Whenever you want to
2A-30.1


When are communications pertaining to business or commercial affairs of any
party permitted in the amateur service?

Only when the immediate safety of human life immediate protection

of property is threatened
There are no rules against conducting business communications in the
Amateur Radio Service
No business communications of any kind are ever permitted in the
Amateur Radio Service
Business communications are permitted between the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM,
only on weekdays
2A-30.2

You wish to obtain an application for membership in the American Radio Relay
League.  When would you be permitted to send an Amateur Radio message
requesting the application?

At any time, since the ARRL is a not-for-profit organization
Never.  This would facilitate the commercial affairs of the ARRL
Only during normal business hours, between 9 AM and 5 PM
At any time, since there are no rules against conducting business
communications in the Amateur Radio Service
2A-30.3

On your way home from work you decide to order pizza for dinner.  When would
you be permitted to use the autopatch on your radio club repeater to order
the pizza?

At any time, since you will not profit from the communications
Only during normal business hours, between 9 AM and 5 PM
At any time, since there are no rules against conducting business
communications in the Amateur Radio Service
Never. This would facilitate the commercial affairs of a business
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2A-31.1

When may an FCC-licensed amateur operator communicate with an amateur
operator in a foreign country?

Only when the foreign operator uses English as his primary language
All the time, except on 28.600 to 29.700 MHz
Only when a third-party agreement exists between the US and the foreign
country
At any time unless prohibited by either the US or the foreign government
2A-32.1


When may an Amateur Radio Station be used to transmit messages for hire?

Under no circumstances may an Amateur Radio Station be hired to

transmit messages
Modest payment from a non-profit charitable organization is
permissible
No money may change hands, but a radio amateur may be compensated for
services rendered with gifts of equipment or services rendered as a
return favor
All payments received in return for transmitting messages by Amateur
Radio must be reported to the IRS
2A-32.2

When may the control operator be paid to transmit messages from an
Amateur Station?

The control operator may be paid if he or she works for a public

service agency such as the Red Cross
The control operator may not be paid under any circumstances
The control operator may be paid if he or she reports all income earned
from operating an Amateur Radio Station to the IRS as receipt of
tax-deductible contributions
The control operator may accept compensation if he or she works for a
club station during the period in which the station is transmitting
telegraphy practice or information bulletins if certain exacting
conditions are met
2A-33.1


When is an amateur operator permitted to broadcast information
intended for the general public?

Amateur operators are not permitted to broadcast information

intended for the general public
Only when the operator is being paid to transmit the information
Only when such transmissions last less than 1 hour in any 24-hour period
Only when such transmissions last longer than 15 minutes
2A-34.1


What is third-party communications?

A message passed from the control operator of an amateur station to

another control operator on behalf of another person
Public service communications handled on behalf of a minor political
party
Only messages that are formally handled through Amateur Radio channels
A message from one Amateur Radio station to another in which a third
Amateur Radio station must relay all or part of the message because of
propagation problems
2A-34.2

Who is a third-party in amateur communications?

The Amateur Radio station that breaks into a two-way contact between

two other Amateur Radio stations
Any person for whom a message is passed through amateur communication
channels other than the control operators of the two stations handling
the message
A shortwave listener monitoring a two-way Amateur Radio communication
The control operator present when an unlicensed person communicates
over an Amateur Radio Station
2A-34.3

When is an amateur operator permitted to transmit a message to a
foreign country for a third party?

Anytime
Never
Anytime, unless there is a third-party traffic agreement between
the US and the foreign government
When there is a third-party traffic agreement between the US and
the foreign government, or when the third party is eligible to be the
control operator of the station
2A-35.1


Is an amateur station permitted to transmit music?

The transmission of music is not permitted in the Amateur Radio Service
When the music played produces no dissonances of spurious emissions
When it is used to jam an illegal transmission
Only above 1280 MHz
2A-36.1

Is the use of codes or ciphers where the intent is to obscure the
meaning permitted during a two-way communication in the amateur service?

Codes and ciphers are permitted during ARRL-sponsored contests
Codes and ciphers are permitted during nationally declared emergencies
The transmission of codes and ciphers where the intent is to obscure
the meaning is not permitted in the amateur service
Codes and ciphers are permitted above 1280 MHz
2A-36.2

When is an operator in the amateur service permitted to use abbreviations
that are intended to obscure the meaning of the message?

Only during ARRL-sponsored contests
Only on frequencies above 222.5 MHz
Only during a declared communications emergency
Abbreviations that are intended to obscure the meaning of the message
may never be used in the amateur service
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2A-37.1


Under what circumstances, if any, may the control operator cause false or
deceptive signals or communications to be transmitted?

Under no circumstances
When operating a beacon transmitter in a "Fox Hunt" exercise
When playing a harmless practical joke without causing interference to
other stations that are not involved
When you need to obscure the meaning of transmitted information to
ensure secrecy
2A-37.2

If an Amateur Radio operator transmits the word "MAYDAY" when no actual
emergency has occurred, what is this called?

A traditional greeting in May
An Emergency Action System test transmission
False or deceptive signals
"MAYDAY" has no significance in an emergency situation
2A-38.1

When may an amateur station transmit unidentified communications?

A transmission need not be identified if it is restricted to brief

tests not intended for reception by other parties
A transmission need not be identified when conducted on a clear frequency
or "dead band" where interference will not occur
An amateur operator may never transmit unidentified communications
A transmission need not be identified unless two-way communications or
third-party traffic handling are involved
2A-38.2

What is the meaning of the term unidentified radio communications or signals?

Radio communications in which the transmitting station's call sign is

transmitted in modes other than CW and voice
Radio communications approaching a receiving station from an unknown
direction
Radio communications in which the operator fails to transmit his or her
name and QTH
Radio communications in which the station identification is
not transmitted
2A-38.3


What is the term used to describe a transmission from an amateur station
that does not transmit the required station identification?

Unidentified communications or signals
Reluctance modulation
N0N emission
Tactical communication
2A-39.1

When may an amateur operator willfully or maliciously interfere with
a radio communication or signal?

You may jam another person's transmissions if that person is not

operating in a legal manner
You may interfere with another station's signals if that station begins
transmitting on a frequency already occupied by your station
You may never willfully or maliciously interfere with another station's
transmissions
You may expect, and cause, deliberate interference because it is
unavoidable during crowded band conditions
2A-39.2

What is the meaning of the term malicious interference?

Accidental interference
Intentional interference
Mild interference
Occasional interference
2A-39.3

What is the term used to describe an Amateur Radio transmission that is
intended to disrupt other communications in progress?

Interrupted CW
Malicious interference
Transponded signals
Unidentified transmissions
2A-40.1

As an Amateur Radio operator, you receive an Official Notice of Violation
from the FCC.  How promptly must you respond?

Within 90 days
Within 30 days
As specified in the Notice
The next day
2A-40.2

If you were to receive a voice distress signal from a station on a
frequency outside your operator privileges, what restrictions would apply
to assisting the station in distress?

You would not be allowed to assist the station because the frequency of

its signals were outside your operator privileges
You would be allowed to assist the station only if your signals were
restricted to the nearest frequency band of your privileges
You would be allowed to assist the station on a frequency outside of
your operator privileges only if you used international Morse code
You would be allowed to assist the station on a frequency outside of
your operator privileges using any means of radiocommunications at
your disposal
2A-40.3

If you were in a situation where normal communication systems were
disrupted due to a disaster, what restrictions would apply to essential
communications you might provide in connection with the immediate safety of
human life?

You would not be allowed to communicate at all except to the FCC

Engineer in Charge of the area concerned
You would be restricted to communications using only the emissions and
frequencies authorized to your operator privileges
You would be allowed to communicate on frequencies outside your
operator privileges only if you used international Morse code
You would be allowed to use any means of radiocommunication at your
disposal
'SUBELEMENT 2B -- Operating Procedures (2 questions)
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2B-1-1.1


What is the most important factor to consider when selecting a transmitting
frequency within your authorized subband?

The frequency should not be in use by other amateurs
You should be able to hear other stations on the frequency to ensure
that someone will be able to hear you
Your antenna should be resonant at the selected frequency
You should ensure that the SWR on the antenna line is high enough at the
selected frequency
2B-1-1.2

You wish to contact an Amateur Radio station more than 1500 miles away on a
summer afternoon.  Which band is most like to provide a successful contact?

The 80- or 40-meter bands
The 40- or 15-meter bands
The 15- or 10-meter bands
The 1-1/4 meter or 23-centimeter bands
2B-1-1.3

How can On-The-Air transmitter tune-up be kept as short as possible?

By using a random wire antenna
By tuning up on 40 meters first, then switching to the desired band
By tuning the transmitter into a dummy load
By using twin lead instead of coaxial-cable feed lines
2B-1-2.1

You are having a QSO with you uncle in Pittsburgh when you hear an
emergency call for help on the frequency you are using.  What should you do?

Inform the station that the frequency in in use
Direct the station to the nearest emergency net frequency
Call your local Civil Preparedness Office and inform them of the emergency
Immediately stand by to copy the emergency communication
2B-2-1.1


What is the format of a standard Morse code CQ call?

Transmit the procedural signal "CQ" three times, followed by the procedural

signal "DE," followed by your call three times
Transmit the procedural signal "CQ" three times, followed by the procedural
signal "DE," followed by your call one time
Transmit the procedural signal "CQ" ten times, followed by the procedural
signal "DE," followed by your call one time
Transmit the procedural signal "CQ" continuously until someone answers
your call
2B-2-1.2

How should you answer a Morse code CQ call?

Send your call sign four times
Send the other station's call sign twice, followed by the procedural
"DE," followed by your call sign twice
Send the other station's call sign once, followed by the procedural "DE,"
followed by your call sign four times
Send your call sign followed by your name, station location and a signal
report
2B-2-2.1

At what telegraphy speed should a CQ message be transmitted?

Only speeds below five WPM
The highest speed your keyer will operate
The speed at which you can reliably receive
The highest speed at which you can control the keyer
2B-2-3.1

What is the meaning of the Morse code character AR?

Only the called station transmit
All received correctly
End of transmission
Best regards
2B-2-3.2

What is the meaning of the Morse code character SK?

Received some correctly
Best regards
Wait
End of contact
2B-2-3.3


What is the meaning of the Morse code character BT?

Double dash "="
Fraction bar "/"
End of contact
Back to you
2B-2-3.4

What is the meaning of the Morse code character DN?

Double dash "="
Fraction bar "/"
Done now (end of contact)
Called station only transmit
2B-2-3.5

What is the meaning of the Morse code character KN?

Fraction bar "/"
End of contact
Called station only transmit
Key now (go ahead to transmit)
2B-2-4.1

What is the procedural signal "CQ" used for?

To notify another station that you will call on the quarter hour
To indicate that you are testing a new antenna and are not listening
for another station to answer
To indicate that only the called station should transmit
A general call when you are trying to make a contact
2B-2-4.2


What is the procedural signal "DE" used for?

To mean "from" or "this is" as in "W9NGT de N9BTT"
To indicate directional emissions from your antenna
To indicate "received all correctly"
To mean "calling any station"
2B-2-4.3


What is the procedural signal "K' used for?

To mean "any station transmit"
To mean "all received correctly"
To mean "end of message"
To mean "called station only transmit"
2B-2-5.1

What does the R in the RST signal report mean?

The recovery of the signal
The resonance of the CW tone
The rate of the signal flutter
The readability of the signal
2B-2-5.2

What does the S in the RST signal report mean?

The scintillation of the signal
The strength of the signal
The signal quality
The speed of the CW transmission
2B-2-5.3


What does the T in the RST signal report mean?

The tone of the signal
The closeness of the signal to "Telephone" Quality
The timing of the signal dot to dash ratio
The tempo of the signal
2B-2-6.1

What is one meaning of the Q signal "QRS"?

Interference from static
Send more slowly
Send RST report
Radio station location is
2B-2-6.2

What is one meaning of the Q signal "QRT"?

The correct time is
Send RST report
Stop sending
Radio station location is
2B-2-6.3

What is one meaning of the Q signal "QTH"?

Time here is
My name is
Stop sending
My location is...
2B-2-6.4


What is one meaning of the Q signal "QRZ," when it is followed with a
question mark?

Who is calling me?
What is your radio zone?
What time zone are you in?
Is this frequency  in use?
2B-2-6.5

What is one meaning of the Q signal "QSL," when it is followed with a
question mark?

Shall I send you my log?
Can you acknowledge receipt (of my message)?
Shall I send more slowly?
Who is calling me?
2B-3-1.1

What is the format of a standard radiotelephone CQ call?

Transmit the phrase "CQ" at least ten times, followed by "this is,"

followed by your call sign once
Transmit the phrase "CQ" at least five times, followed by "this is,"
followed by your call sign once
Transmit the phrase "CQ" three times, followed by "this is," followed
by your call sign three times
Transmit the phrase "CQ" at least ten times, followed by "this is,"
followed by your call sign once
2B-3-1.2

How would you answer a radiotelephone CQ call?

Transmit the other station's call sign at least ten times, followed by

"this is," followed by your call sign at least twice
Transmit the other station's call sign at least five times phonetically,
followed by "this is," followed by your call sign at least once
Transmit the other station's call sign at least three times, followed by
"this is," followed by your call sign at least five times phonetically
Transmit the other station's call sign once, followed by "this is,"
followed by your call sign given phonetically
2B-3-2.1


How is the call sign "KA3BGQ" stated in Standard International Phonetics?

Kilo Alpha Three Bravo Golf Quebec
King America Three Baker Golf Queen
Kilowatt Alpha Three Bravo George Queen
Kilo America Three Baker Golf Quebec
2B-3-2.2

How is the call sign "WE5TZD" stated phonetically?

Whiskey Echo Foxtrot Tango Zulu Delta
Washington England Five Tokyo Zanzibar Denmark
Whiskey Echo Five Tango Zulu Delta
Whiskey Easy Five Tear Zebra Dog
2B-3-2.3


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 Charles Foxtrot Hotel Roger Mary
2B-3-2.4

How is the call sign "AF6PSQ" stated phonetically?

America Florida Six Portugal Spain Quebec
Adam Frank Six Peter Sugar Queen
Alfa Fox Sierra Papa Santiago Queen
Alfa Fox Six Papa Sierra Quebec
2B-3-2.5


How is the call sign "NB8LXG" stated phonetically?

November Bravo Eight Lima Xray Golf
Nancy Baker Eight Love Xray George
Norway Boston Eight Long Xray Germany
November Bravo Eight London Xray Germany
2B-3-2.6

How is the call sign "KJ1UOI" stated phonetically?

King John One Uncle Oboe Ida
Kilowatt George India Uncle Oscar India
Kilo Juliette One Uniform Oscar India
Kentucky Juliette One United Ontario Indiana
2B-3-2.7


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
2B-3-2.8

How is the call sign "NY3CTJ" stated phonetically?

Norway Yokohama Three California Tokyo Japan
Nancy Yankee Three Cat Texas Jackrabbit
Norway Yesterday Three Charlie Texas Juliette
November Yankee Three Charlie Tango Juliette
2B-3-2.9

How is the call sign "KG7DRV" stated phonetically?

Kilo Golf Seven Denver Radio Venezuela
Kilo Golf Seven Delta Romeo Victor
King John Seven Dog Radio Victor
Kilowatt George Seven Delta Romeo Video
2B-3-2.10


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
2B-3-2.11

How is the call sign "AE0LQY" stated phonetically?

Able Easy Zero Lima Quebec Yankee
Arizona Ecuador Zero London Queen Yesterday
Alfa Echo Zero Lima Quebec Yankee
Alfa Echo Zero Love Queen Yoke
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2B-4-1.1

What is the format of a standard RTTY CQ call?

Transmit the phrase "CQ" at least three times, followed by "DE",

followed by your call sign two times
Transmit the phrase "CQ" three to six times, followed by "DE",
followed by your call three times
Transmit the phrase "CQ" ten times, followed by the procedural signal
"DE", followed by your call sign one time
Transmit the phrase "CQ" continuously until someone answers your call
2B-4-2.1

You receive an RTTY CQ call at 45 bauds.  At what speed should you respond?

22-1/2 bauds
45 bauds
90 bauds
any speed, since radioteletype systems adjust to any signal rate
2B-5-1.1

What does the term connected mean in a packet-radio link?

A telephone link has been established between two amateurs
An Amateur Radio message has reached the station for local delivery
The transmitting station is sending data specifically addressed to the
receiving station, and the receiving station is acknowledging that the
data has been received correctly
The transmitting station and a receiving station are using a certain
digipeater, so no other contacts can take place until they are finished
2B-5-1.2

What does the term monitoring mean on a frequency used for packet radio?

The FCC is copying all messages to determine their content
A member of the Amateur Auxiliary to the FCC's Field Operations Bureau
is copying all messages to determine their content
The receiving station's video monitor is displaying all messages
intended for that station, and is acknowledging correct receipt of the
data
The receiving station is displaying information that may not be
addressed to that station, and is not acknowledging correct receipt of
the data
2B-5-2.1


What is a digipeater?

A packet-radio station used to retransmit data that is specifically

addressed to be retransmitted by that station
An Amateur Radio repeater designed to retransmit all audio signals
in a digital form
An Amateur Radio repeater designed using only digital electronics
components
A packet-radio station that retransmits any signals it receives
2B-5-2.2

What is the meaning of the term network in packet radio?

A system of telephone lines interconnecting packet-radio stations

to transfer data
A method of interconnecting packet-radio stations so that data can be
transferred over long distances
The interlaced wiring on a terminal-node-controller board
The terminal-node-controller function that automatically rejects another
caller when the station is connected
2B-6-1.1

What is a good way to establish a contact on a repeater?

Give the call sign of the station you want to contact 3 times
Call the other operator by name, then give your call sign 3 times
Call the desired station and then identify your own station
Say BREAKER BREAKER, and then give your call sign
2B-6-2.1

What is the main purpose of a repeater?

To provide a station that makes local information available 24 hours a

day
To provide a means of linking Amateur Radio Stations with the telephone
system
To retransmit NOAA Weather Information during sever storm warnings
Repeaters extend the range of portable and mobile stations
2B-6-3.1


What does it mean to say that a repeater has an input and an output frequency?

The repeater receives on one frequency and transmits on another
All repeaters offer a choice of two operating frequencies in case one is
busy
One frequency is used to control repeater functions and the other is
used to retransmit received signals
Repeaters require an access code to be transmitted on one frequency
while your voice is transmitted on the other
2B-6-4.1

When should simplex operation be used instead of using a repeater?

Whenever greater communications reliability is needed
Whenever a contact is possible without using a repeater
Whenever you need someone to make an emergency telephone call
Whenever you are traveling and need some local information
2B-6-5.1

What is an autopatch?

A repeater feature that automatically selects the strongest received

signal to be repeated
An automatic system of connecting a mobile station to the next repeater
as it moves out of range of the first
A device that allows repeater users to make telephone calls from their
portable or mobile stations
A system that automatically locks the other stations out of the
repeater when there is a QSO in progress
2B-6-5.2

What is the purpose of a repeater time-out timer?

It allows the repeater to have a rest period after heavy use
It logs repeater transmit time to determine when the repeater mean time
between failure rating is exceeded
It limits repeater transmission time to no more than ten minutes
It limits repeater transmission time to no more than three minutes
'SUBELEMENT 2C -- Radio-Wave Propagation (1 question)
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2C-1.1


What type of radio-wave propagation occurs when the signal travels in a
straight line from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna?

Line-of-sight propagation
Straight-line propagation
Knife-edge diffraction
Tunnel propagation
2C-1.2

What path do radio waves usually follow from a transmitting antenna to a
receiving antenna at VHF and higher frequencies?

A bent path through the ionosphere
A straight line
A great circle path over either the north or south pole
A circular path going either east or west from the transmitter
2C-2.1

What type of propagation involves radio signals that travel along the surface
of the Earth?

Sky-wave propagation
Knife-edge diffraction
E-layer propagation
Ground-wave propagation
2C-2.2

What is the meaning of the term ground wave propagation?

Signals that travel along seismic fault lines
Signals that travel along the surface of the earth
Signals that are radiated from a ground-plane antenna
Signals that are radiated from a ground station to a satellite
2C-2.3

Two Amateur Radio stations a few miles apart and separated by a low hill
blocking their line-of-sight path are communicating on 3.725 MHz.  What type
of propagation is probably being used?

Tropospheric ducting
Ground wave
Meteor scatter
Sporadic E
2C-2.4


When compared to sky-wave propagation, what is the usual effective range
of ground wave propagation?

Much smaller
Much greater
The same
Dependent on the weather
2C-3.1


What type of propagation uses radio signals refracted back to earth by the
Ionosphere?

Sky wave
Earth-moon-earth
Ground wave
Tropospheric
2C-3.2

What is the meaning of the term sky-wave propagation?

Signals reflected from the moon
Signals refracted by the ionosphere
Signals refracted by water-dense cloud formations
Signals retransmitted by a repeater
2C-3.3

What does the term skip mean?

Signals are reflected from the moon
Signals are refracted by water-dense cloud formations
Signals are retransmitted by repeaters
Signals are refracted by the ionosphere
2C-3.4


What is the area of weak signals between the ranges of ground waves and the
first-hop called?

The skip zone
The hysteresis zone
The monitor zone
The transequatorial zone
2C-3.5

What is the meaning of the term skip zone?

An area covered by skip propagation
The area where a satellite comes close to the earth, and skips off the
ionosphere
An area that is too far for ground wave propagation, but too close for
skip propagation
The area in the atmosphere that causes skip propagation
2C-3.6

What type of radio wave propagation makes it possible for Amateur Stations to
communicate long distances?

Direct-inductive propagation
Knife-edge diffraction
Ground-wave propagation
Sky wave propagation
2C-4.1

How long is an average sunspot cycle?

2 years
5 years
11 years
17 years
2C-4.2

What is the term used to describe the long-term variation in the number
of visible sunspots?

The 11-year cycle
The Solar magnetic flux cycle
The hysteresis count
The sunspot cycle
2C-5.1


What affect does the number of sunspots have on the maximum usable
frequency (MUF)?

The more sunspots there are, the higher the MUF will be
The more sunspots there are, the lower the MUF will be
The MUF is equal to the square of the number of sunspots
The number of sunspots effects the lowest usable frequency (LUF)
but not the MUF
2C-5.2

What affect does the number of sunspots have on the ionization level in the
atmosphere?

The more sunspots there are, the lower the ionization level will be
The more sunspots there are, the higher the ionization level will be
The ionization level of the ionosphere is equal to the square root
of the number of sunspots
the ionization level of the ionosphere is equal to the square of the
number of sunspots
2C-6.1

Why can a VHF or UHF radio signal that is transmitted toward a mountain often
be received at some distant point in a different direction?

You can never tell what direction a radio wave is traveling in
These radio signals are easily bent by the ionosphere
These radio signals are easily reflected by objects in their path
These radio signals are sometimes scattered in the ectosphere
2C-6.2

Why can the direction that a VHF or UHF radio signal is traveling be changed
if there is a tall building in the way?

You can never tell what direction a radio wave is traveling in
These radio waves are easily bent by the Ionosphere
These radio waves are easily reflected by objects in their path
These radio waves are sometimes scattered in the Ectosphere
'SUBELEMENT 2D -- Amateur Radio Practice (4 questions)
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2D-1.1

How can you prevent the use of your amateur station by unauthorized persons?

Install a carrier operated relay in the main power line
Install a key-operated "ON/OFF" switch in the main power line
Post a "Danger - High Voltage" sign in the station
Install AC line fuses in the main power line
2D-1.2


What is the purpose of a key-operated "ON/OFF" switch in the main power
line?

To prevent the use of your station by unauthorized persons
To provide an easy method for the FCC to put your station off the air
To prevent the power company from inadvertently turning off your
electricity during an emergency
As a safety feature, to kill all power to the station in the event
of an emergency
2D-2.1

Why should all antenna and rotor cables be grounded when an amateur station
is not in use?

To lock the antenna system in one position
To avoid radio frequency interference
To save electricity
To protect the station and building from damage due to a nearby
lightning strike
2D-2.2

How can an antenna system be protected from damage caused by a nearby
lightning strike?

Install a balun at the antenna feed point
Install an RF choke in the feed line
Ground all antennas when there are not in use
Install a line fuse in the antenna wire
2D-2.3

How can Amateur Station equipment be protected from damage caused by voltage
induced in the power lines by a nearby lightning strike?

Use heavy insulation on the wiring
Keep the equipment on constantly
Disconnect the ground system
Disconnect all equipment after use, either by unplugging or by using a
main disconnect switch
2D-2.4

For proper protection from lightning strikes, what equipment should be
grounded in an amateur station?

The power supply primary
All station equipment
The feel line center conductors
The ac power mains
2D-3.1


What is a convenient indoor grounding point for an amateur station?

A metallic cold water pipe
PVC plumbing
A window screen
A natural gas pipe
2D-3.2

To protect against electrical shock hazards, what should you connect the
chassis of each piece of your equipment to?

Insulated shock mounts
The antenna
A good ground connection
A circuit breaker
2D-3.3

What type of material should a driven ground rod be made of?

Ceramic or other good insulator
Copper or copper-clad steel
Iron or steel
Fiberglass
2D-3.4

What is the shortest ground rod you should consider installing for your
amateur station RF ground?

4 foot
6 foot
8 foot
10 foot
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2D-4.1

What precautions should you take when working with a 1270 MHz waveguide?

Make sure that the RF leakage filters are installed at both ends of the

waveguide
Never look into the open end of the waveguide when RF is applied
Minimize the standing-wave ratio before you test the waveguide
Never have both ends of the waveguide open at once when RF is applied
2D-4.2


What precautions should you take when you mount a UHF antenna in a
permanent location?

Make sure that no one can be near the antenna when you are

transmitting
Make sure the RF shield screens are in place
Make sure the antenna is near the ground to maximize the directional
effect
Make sure you install an RF leakage filter at the antenna feed point
2D-4.3

What precautions should you take before removing the shielding on a UHF
power amplifier?

Make sure all RF screens are in place at the antenna
Make sure the feedline is properly grounded
Make sure the amplifier cannot be accidentally energized
Make sure that the RF leakage filters are connected
2D-4.4


Why should you use only good-quality, well-constructed coaxial cable and
connectors for a UHF antenna system?

To minimize RF leakage
To reduce parasitic oscillations
To maximize the directional characteristics of your antenna
To maximize the standing wave ratio of the antenna system
2D-4.5

Why should you be careful to position the antenna of your 220 MHz hand-held
transceiver away from your head when you are transmitting?

To take advantage of the directional effect
To minimize RF exposure
To use your body to reflect the signal, improving the directional
characteristics of the antenna
To minimize static discharges
2D-4.6

Which of the following types of radiation produce health risks most like
the risks produced by radio frequency radiation?

Microwave oven radiation and ultraviolet radiation
Microwave oven radiation and radiation from an electric space heater
Radiation from Uranium or Radium and ultraviolet radiation
Sunlight and radiation from an electric space heater
2D-5.1

Why is there a switch that turns off the power to a high-voltage power
supply if the cabinet is opened?

To prevent RF from escaping from the supply
To prevent RF from entering the supply through the open cabinet
To provide a way to turn the power supply on and off
To reduce the danger of electrical shock
2D-5.2


What purpose does a safety interlock on an amateur transmitter serve?

It reduces the danger that the operator will come in contact with

dangerous high voltages when the cabinet is opened while the power

is on
It prevents the transmitter from being turned on accidentally
It prevents RF energy from leaking out of the transmitter cabinet
It provides a way for the station licensee to ensure that only
authorized operators can turn the transmitter on
2D-6.1

What type of safety equipment should you wear when you are working at the
top of an antenna tower?

A grounding chain
A reflective vest
Loose clothing
A carefully inspected safety belt
2D-6.2

Why should you wear a safety belt when you are working at the top on
an antenna tower?

To provide a way to safely hold your tools so they don't fall and

injure someone on the ground
To maintain a balanced load on the tower while you are working
To provide a way to safely bring tools up and down the tower
To prevent an accidental fall
2D-6.3


For safety purposes, how high should you locate all portions of your
horizontal wire antenna?

High enough so that a person cannot touch them from the ground
Higher than chest level
Above knee level
Above electrical lines
2D-6.4

What type of safety equipment should you wear when you are on the ground
assisting someone who is working on an antenna tower?

A reflective vest
A safety belt
A grounding chain
A hard hat
2D-6.5


Why should you wear a hard hat when you are on the ground assisting
someone who is working on an antenna tower?

To avoid injury from tools dropped from the tower
To provide an RF shield during antenna testing
To avoid injury if the tower should accidentally collapse
To avoid injury from walking into tower guy
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2D-7-1.1

What accessory is used to measure standing wave ratio?

An ohm meter
An ammeter
An SWR meter
A current bridge
2D-7-1.2

What instrument is used to indicate the relative impedance match
between a transmitter and antenna?

An ohm meter
An ammeter
A voltmeter
An SWR meter
2D-7-2.1

What does an SWR-meter reading of 1:1 indicate?

An antenna designed for use on another frequency band is

probably connected
An optimum impedance match has been attained
No power is being transferred to the antenna
An SWR meter never indicates 1:1 unless it is defective
2D-7-2.2

What does an SWR-meter reading of less than 1.5:1 indicate?

An unacceptably low reading
An unacceptably high reading
An acceptable impedance match
An antenna gain of 1.5
2D-7-2.3

What does an SWR-meter reading of 4:1 indicate?

An unacceptably low reading
An acceptable impedance match
An antenna gain of 4
An impedance mismatch, which is not acceptable; it indicates
problems with the antenna system
2D-7-2.4

What does an SWR-meter reading of 5:1 indicate?

The antenna will make a 10-watt signal as strong as a 50-watt signal
Maximum power is being delivered to the antenna
An unacceptable mismatch is indicated
A very desirable impedance match has been attained
2D-7-3.1


What kind of SWR-meter reading may indicate poor electrical contact
between parts of an antenna system?

An erratic reading
An unusually low reading
No reading at low
A negative reading
2D-7-3.2


What does an unusually high SWR-meter reading indicate?

That the antenna is not the correct length, or that there is an

open or shorted connection somewhere in the feed line
That the signals arriving at the antenna are unusually strong,
indicating good radio conditions
that the transmitter is producing more power than normal, probably
indicating that the final amplifier tubes or transistors are about
to go bad
That there is an unusually large amount of solar white-noise radiation,
indicating very poor radio conditions
2D-7-3.3

The SWR-meter reading at the low-frequency end of an amateur band is
2.5:1, and the SWR-meter reading at the high-frequency end of the same
band is 5:1.  What does this indicate about your antenna?

The antenna is broadbanded
The antenna is too long for operation on this band
The antenna is too short for operation on this band
The antenna has been optimized for operation on this band
2D-7-3.4

The SWR-meter reading at the low-frequency end of an amateur band is
5:1; and the SWR-meter reading at the high-frequency end of the same
band is 2.5:1.  What does this indicate about your antenna?

The antenna is broadbanded
The antenna is too long for operation on this band
The antenna is too short for operation on this band
The antenna has been optimized for operation on this band
1
2D-8-1.1

What is meant by receiver overload?

Interference caused by transmitter harmonics
Interference caused by overcrowded band conditions
Interference caused by strong signals from a nearby transmitter
Interference caused by turning the receiver volume too high
2D-8-1.2

What is a likely indication that radio-frequency interference to a receiver
is caused by front-end overload?

A low pass filter at the transmitter reduces interference sharply
The interference is independent of frequency
A high pass filter at the receiver reduces interference little or not
at all
Grounding the receiver makes the problem worse
2D-8-1.3

Your neighbor reports interference to his television whenever you are
transmitting from your amateur station.  This interference occurs regardless
of your transmitter frequency.  What is likely to be the cause of the
interference?

Inadequate transmitter harmonic suppression
Receiver VR tube discharge
Receiver overload
Incorrect antenna length
2D-8-1.4

What type of filter should be installed on a TV receiver as the first step in
preventing RF overload from an amateur HF station transmission?

Low Pass
High Pass
Band Pass
Notch
2D-8-2.1


What is meant by harmonic radiation?

Transmission of signals at whole number multiples of the fundamental

(desired) frequency
Transmission of signals that include a superimposed 60-Hz hum
Transmission of signals caused by sympathetic vibrations from a nearby
transmitter
Transmission of signals to produce a stimulated emission in the air to
enhance skip propagation
2D-8-2.2


Why is harmonic radiation from an amateur station undesirable?

It will cause interference to other stations and may result in

out-of-band radiation
It uses large amounts of electric power
It will cause sympathetic vibrations in nearby transmitters
It will produce stimulated emission in the air above the transmitter,
thus causing aurora
2D-8-2.3


What type of interference may radiate from a multi-band antenna connected
to an improperly tuned transmitter?

Harmonic radiation
Auroral distortion
Parasitic radiation
Intermodulation
2D-8-2.4

What is the purpose of shielding in a transmitter?

It gives the low pass filter structural stability
It enhances the microphonic tendencies of radiotelephone transmitters
It prevents unwanted RF radiation
It helps maintain a sufficiently high operating temperature in circuit
components
2D-8-2.5

Your neighbor reports interference on one or two channels of her television
when you are transmitting from your amateur station.  This interference
only occurs when you are operating on 15 meters.  What is likely to be the
cause of the interference?

Excessive low-pass filtering on your transmitter
Sporadic E de-ionization near your neighbor's TV antenna
TV Receiver front-end overload
Harmonic radiation from your transmitter
2D-8-2.6

What type of filter should be installed on an amateur transmitter as the
first step in reducing harmonic radiation?

Key click filter
Low pass filter
High pass filter
CW filter
2D-8-3.1


If you are notified that your amateur station is causing television
interference, what should you do first?

Make sure that your amateur equipment is operating properly, and

that it does not cause interference to your own television
Immediately turn off your transmitter and contact the nearest FCC
office for assistance
Install a high-pass filter at the transmitter output and a low-pass
filter at the antenna-input terminals of the TV
Continue operating normally, since you have no legal obligation to
reduce or eliminate the interference
2D-8-3.2

Your neighbor informs you that you are causing television interference,
but you are sure your amateur equipment is operating properly and you
cause no interference to your own TV.  What should you do?

Immediately turn off your transmitter and contact the nearest FCC

office for assistance
Work with you neighbor to determine that you are actually the cause
of the interference
Install a high-pass filter at the transmitter output and a low-pass
filter at the antenna-input terminals of the TV
Continue operating normally, since you have no legal obligation to
reduce or eliminate the interference
'SUBELEMENT 2E -- Electrical Principals (4 questions)
1
2E-1-1.1

Your receiver dial is calibrated in megahertz and shows a signal at
1200 MHz.  At what frequency would a dial calibrated in gigahertz show
the signal?

1,200,000 GHz
12 GHz
1.2 GHz
0.0012 GHz
2E-1-2.1

Your receiver dial is calibrated in kilohertz and shows a signal at
7125 kHz.  At what frequency would a dial calibrated in megahertz show
the signal?

0.007125 MHz
7.125 MHz
71.25 MHz
7,125,000 MHz
2E-1-2.2

Your receiver dial is calibrated in gigahertz and shows a signal at
1.2 GHz.  At what frequency would a dial calibrated in megahertz show
the same signal?

1.2 MHz
12 MHz
120 MHz
1200 MHz
2E-1-3.1

Your receiver dial is calibrated in megahertz and shows a signal at
3.525 MHz.  At what frequency would a dial calibrated in kilohertz show
the signal?

0.003525 kHz
3525 kHz
35.25 kHz
3,525,000 kHz
2E-1-3.2

Your receiver dial is calibrated in kilohertz and shows a signal at
3725 kHz.  At what frequency would a dial calibrated in hertz show
the same signal?

3,725 Hz
3.725 Hz
37.25 Hz
3,725,000 Hz
2E-1-4.1

How long (in meters) is an antenna that is 400 centimeters long?

0.0004 meters
4 meters
40 meters
40,000 meters
2E-1-5.1

What reading will be displayed on a meter calibrated in amperes when
it is being used to measure a 3000-milliampere current?

0.003 amperes
0.3 amperes
3 amperes
3,000,000 amperes
2E-1-5.2

What reading will be displayed on a meter calibrated in volts when it is
being used to measure a 3500-millivolt potential?

350 volts
35 volts
3.5 volts
0.35 volts
2E-1-6.1

How many farads is 500,000 microfarads?

0.0005 farads
0.5 farads
500 farads
500,000,000 farads
2E-1-7.1

How many microfarads is 1,000,000 picofarads?

0.001 microfarads
1 microfarad
1,000 microfarads
1,000,000,000 microfarads
1
2E-2-1.1

What is the term used to describe the flow of electrons in an electric
circuit?

Voltage
Resistance
Capacitance
Current
2E-2-2.1

What is the basic unit of electrical current?

The volt
The watt
The ampere
The ohm
2E-3-1.1


What supplies the force that will cause electrons to flow through
a circuit?

Electromotive force, or voltage
Magnetomotive force, or inductance
Farad force, or capacitance
Thermodynamic force, or entropy
2E-3-1.2

The pressure in a water pipe is comparable to what force in an electrical
circuit?

Current
Resistive
Gravitational
Voltage
2E-3-1.3

An electric circuit must connect to two terminals of a voltage source.
What are these two terminals called?

The north and south poles
The positive and neutral terminals
The positive and negative terminals
The entrance and exit terminals
2E-3-2.1


What is the basic unit of voltage?

The volt
The watt
The ampere
The ohm
2E-4.1

List at least three good electrical conductors.

Copper, gold, mica
Gold, silver, wood
Gold, silver, aluminum
Copper, aluminum, paper
2E-5.1


List at least four good electrical insulators.

Glass, air, plastic, porcelain
Glass, wood, copper, porcelain
Paper, glass, air, aluminum
Plastic, rubber, wood, carbon
2E-6-1.1

There is a limit to the electric current that can pass through any
material.  What is this current limiting called?

Fusing
Reactance
Saturation
Resistance
2E-6-1.2


What is an electrical component called that opposes electron movement
through a circuit?

A resistor
A reactor
A fuse
An oersted
2E-6-2.1

What is the basic unit of resistance

The volt
The watt
The ampere
The ohm
1
2E-7.1

What electrical principle relates voltage, current and resistance in an
electric circuit?

Ampere's Law
Kirchhoff's Law
Ohm's Law
Tesla's Law
2E-7.2

There is a 2-amp current through a 50-ohm resistor.  What is the
applied voltage?

0.04 volts
52 volts
100 volts
200 volts
2E-7.3

If 200 volts is applied to a 100-ohm resistor, what is the current
through the resistor?

0.5 amps
2 amps
50 amps
20000 amps
2E-7.4

There is a 3-amp current through a resistor and we know that the applied
voltage is 90 volts.  What is the value of the resistor?

0.03 ohms
10 ohms
30 ohms
2700 ohms
2E-8.1

What is the term used to describe the ability to do work?

Voltage
Power
Inertia
Energy
2E-8.2


What is converted to heat and light in an electric light bulb?

Electrical energy
Electrical voltage
Electrical power
Electrical current
2E-9-1.1

What term is used to describe the rate of energy consumption?

Energy
Current
Power
Voltage
2E-9-1.2

You have two lamps with different wattage light bulbs in them.  How
can you determine which bulb uses electrical energy faster?

The bulb that operates from the higher voltage will consume

energy faster
The physically larger bulb will consume energy faster
The bulb with the higher wattage rating will consume energy faster
The bulb with the lower wattage rating will consumer energy faster
2E-9-2.1

What is the basic unit of electrical power?

The ohm
The watt
The volt
The ampere
2E-10.1

What is the term for an electrical circuit in which there can be no current
flow?

A closed circuit
A short circuit
An open circuit
A hyper circuit
2E-11.1

What is the term for a failure in an electrical circuit that causes
excessively high current?

An open circuit
A dead circuit
A closed circuit
A short circuit
1
2E-12-1.1

What is the term used to describe a current that flows only in one
direction?

Alternating current
Direct current
Periodic current
Pulsating current
2E-12-2.1


What is the term used to describe a current that flows first in one
direction, then in the opposite direction, over and over?

Alternating current
Direct current
Negative current
Positive current
2E-12-3.1

What is the term for the number of complete cycles of an alternating
waveform that occur in one second?

Pulse repetition rate
Hertz
Frequency per wavelength
Frequency
2E-12-3.2


A certain ac signal makes 2000 complete cycles in one second.  What
property of the signal does this number describe?

The frequency of the signal
The pulse repetition rate of the signal
The wavelength of the signal
The hertz per second of the signal
2E-12-3.3


What is the basic unit of frequency?

The hertz
The cycle
The kilohertz
The megahertz
2E-12-4.1

What range of frequencies are usually called audio frequencies?

0 to 20 Hz
20 to 20,000 Hz
200 to 200,000 Hz
10,000 to 30,000 Hz
2E-12-4.2


A signal at 725 Hz is in what frequency range?

Audio frequency
Intermediate frequency
Microwave frequency
Radio frequency
2E-12-4.3

Why do we call signals in the range 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz audio frequencies?

Because the human ear rejects signals in this frequency range
Because the human ear responds to sounds in this frequency range
Because frequencies in this range are too low for a radio to detect
Because a radio converts signals in this range directly to sounds the
human ear responds to
2E-12-5.1

Signals above what frequencies are usually called radio-frequency signals?

20 Hz
2000 Hz
20,000 Hz
1,000,000 Hz
2E-12-5.2

A signal at 7125 kHz is in what frequency range?

Audio frequency
Radio frequency
Hyper-frequency
Super-high frequency
2E-13.1

What is the term for the distance an ac signal travels during one
complete cycle?

Wave velocity
Velocity factor
Wavelength
Wavelength per meter
2E-13.2

In the time it takes a certain radio signal to pass your antenna, the
leading edge of the wave travels 12 meters.  What property of the signal
does this number refer to?

The signal frequency
The wave velocity
The velocity factor
The signal wavelength
'SUBELEMENT 2F -- Circuit Components (2 questions)
1
2F-1.1

What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a resistor? (See
question 2F-1.1)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-1.2

What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a variable resistor
or potentiometer? (See question 2F-1.2)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-1.3

In diagram 2F-1, which component is a resistor?

1
2
3
4
2F-2.1


What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a single-pole,
single-throw switch? (See question 2F-2.1)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-2.2


What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a single-pole,
double-throw switch? (See question 2F-2.2)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-2.3

What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a double-pole,
double-throw switch? (See question 2F-2.3)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-2.4

What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a single-pole
5-position switch? (See question 2F-2.4)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-2.5


In diagram 2F-2, which component is a switch?

1
2
3
4
2F-3.1

What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a fuse? (See
question 2F-3.1)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-4.1

What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a single-cell
battery? (See question 2F-4.1)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-4.2

What is the symbol used on schematic diagrams to represent a multiple-cell
battery? (See question 2F-4.2)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
1
2F-5.1

What is the symbol normally used on to represent an earth-ground connection on
schematic diagrams? (See question 2F-5.1)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-5.2

What is the symbol normally used to represent a chassis-ground connection on
schematic diagrams? (See question 2F-5.2)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-5.3


In diagram 2F-5, which symbol represents a chassis ground connection?

1
2
3
4
2F-5.4

In diagram 2F-5, which symbol represents an earth ground connection?

1
2
3
4
2F-6.1

What is the symbol used to represent an antenna on schematic diagrams? (See
question 2F-6.1)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-7.1

What is the symbol used to represent an NPN bipolar transistor on schematic
diagrams? (See question 2F-7.1)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-7.2


What is the symbol used to represent a PNP bipolar transistor on schematic
diagrams? (See question 2F-7.2)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2F-7.3

In diagram 2F-7, which symbol represents a PNP bipolar transistor? (See
question 2F-7.3)

1
2
3
4
2F-7.4

In diagram 2F-7, which symbol represents an NPN bipolar transistor? (See
question 2F-7.4)

1
2
3
4
2F-8.1


What is the symbol used to represent a triode vacuum tube on schematic
diagrams? (See question 2F-8.1)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
'SUBELEMENT 2G -- Practical Circuits (2 questions)
1
2G-1-1.1

What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram?  (See question 2G-1-1.1)

A terminal-node controller
An antenna switch
A telegraph key
A TR switch
2G-1-1.2

What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram?  (See question 2G-1-1.2)

A microphone
A receiver
A transmitter
An SWR meter
2G-1-1.3

What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram?  (See question 2G-1-1.3)

A key click filter
An antenna tuner
A power supply
A receiver
2G-1-1.4


What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram?  (See question 2G-1-1.4)

A transceiver
A TR switch
An antenna tuner
A modem
2G-1-1.5

In block diagram 2G-1, which symbol represents an antenna?  (See question
2G-1-1.5)

1
2
3
4
2G-1-2.1

What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram?  (See question 2G-1-2.1)

A pi network
An antenna switch
A key click filter
A mixer
2G-1-2.2


What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram?  (See question 2G-1-2.2)

A TR switch
A variable frequency oscillator
A linear amplifier
A microphone
2G-1-2.3

What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram?  (See question 2G-1-2.3)

An antenna switch
An impedance-matching network
A key click filter
A terminal-node controller
2G-1-2.4

In block diagram 2G-1, if component 1 is a transceiver and component 2
is an SWR meter, what is component 3?  (See question 2G-1-2.4)

A power supply
A receiver
A microphone
An impedance-matching device
2G-1-2.5

In block diagram 2G-1, if component 2 is an SWR meter and component 3 is
an impedance-matching device, what is component 1?  (See question 2G-1-2.5)

A power supply
An antenna
An antenna switch
A transceiver
1
2G-2.1

In an Amateur Radio station designed for Morse radiotelegraph operation,
what station accessory will you need to go with your transmitter?  (See
question 2G-2.1)

A terminal-node controller
A telegraph key
An SWR meter
An antenna switch
2G-2.2

What is the unlabeled block (?) in the diagram of a Morse telegraphy
station?  (See question 2G-2.2)

A sidetone oscillator
A microphone
A telegraph key
A DTMF keypad
2G-2.3

What station accessory do many amateurs use to help form good Morse
code characters?  (See question 2G-2.3)

A sidetone oscillator
A key-click filter
An electronic keyer
A DTMF keypad
2G-3.1

In an Amateur Radio station designed for radiotelephone operation, what
station accessory will you need to go with your transmitter?  (See question
2G-3.1)

A splatter filter
A terminal-voice controller
A receiver audio filter
A microphone
2G-3.2

What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram of a radiotelephone
station?  (See question 2G-3.2)

Selection A
Selection B
Selection C
Selection D
2G-4.1


In an Amateur Radio station designed for radioteletype operation, what
station accessories will you need to go with your transmission?

A modem and a teleprinter or computer system
A computer, a printer and a RTTY refresh unit
A terminal-node controller
A modem, a monitor and a DTMF keypad
2G-4.2

What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram?  (See question 2G-4.2)

An RS-232 interface
SWR bridge
Modem
Terminal-network controller
2G-5.1


In a packet-radio station, what device connects between the radio
transceiver and the computer terminal?

A terminal-node controller
An RS-232 interface
A terminal refresh unit
A tactical network control system
2G-5.2


What is the unlabeled block (?) in this diagram of a packet-radio station?
(See question 2G-5.2)

A terminal-node controller
An RS-232 interface
A terminal refresh unit
A tactical network control system
2G-5.3

Where does a terminal-node controller connect in an amateur packet-radio
station?

Between the antenna and the radio
Between the computer and the monitor
Between the computer or terminal and the radio
Between the keyboard and the computer
'SUBELEMENT 2H -- Signals and Emissions (2 questions)
1
2H-1-1.1

What keying method is used to transmit CW?

Frequency-shift keying of a radio-frequency signal
On/off keying a a radio-frequency signal
Audio-frequency-shift keying of an oscillator tone
On/off keying of an audio-frequency signal
2H-1-1.2

What emission type describes international Morse code telegraphy messages?

RTTY
Image
CW
Phone
2H-1-2.1


What emission type describes narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy
emissions?

RTTY
Image
CW
Phone
2H-1-2.2


What keying method is used to transmit RTTY messages?

Frequency-shift keying of a radio-frequency signal
On/off keying of the radio-frequency signal
Digital pulse-code keying of an unmodulated carrier
On/off keying of an audio-frequency signal
2H-1-3.1


What emission type describes frequency-modulated voice transmissions?

FM phone
Image
CW
Single-sideband phone
2H-1-4.1

What emission designator describes single-sideband suppressed-carrier (SSB)
voice transmissions?

FM phone
Image
CW
Sideband phone
2H-2.1

What does the term key click mean?

The mechanical noise caused by closing a straight key too hard
The clicking noise from an excessively square CW keyed waveform
The sound produced in a receiver from a CW signal faster the 20 WPM
The sound of a CW signal being copied on an AM receiver
2H-2.2

How can key clicks be eliminated?

By reducing your keying speed to less than 20 WPM
By increasing power to the maximum allowable level
By using a power supply with better regulation
By using a key click filter
2H-3.1

What does the term chirp mean?

A distortion in the receiver audio circuits
A high-pitched audio tone transmitted with a CW signal
A slight shift in oscillator frequency each time a CW transmitter is
keyed
A slow change in transmitter frequency as the circuit warms up
2H-3.2

What can be done to a power supply of CW transmitter to avoid chirp?

Resonate the power supply filters
Regulate the power supply output voltages
Use a buffer amplifier between the transmitter output and the feed
line
Hold the power supply current to a fixed value
2H-4.1

What is a common cause of superimposed hum?

Using a nonresonant random-wire antenna
Sympathetic vibrations from a nearby transmitter
Improper neutralization of the transmitter output stage
A defective filter capacitor in the power supply
2H-4.2

What types of problem can a bad power-supply filter capacitor cause in a
transmitter or receiver?

Sympathetic vibrations in nearby receivers
A superimposed hum or buzzing sound
Extreme changes in antenna resonance
Imbalance in the mixers
1
2H-5.1


What is the 4th harmonic of a 7160-kHz signal?

28,640 kHz
35,800 kHz
28,160 kHz
1790 kHz
2H-5.2

You receive an FCC Notice of Violation stating that your station was heard
on 21.375 kHz.  At the time listed on the notice, you were operating on
7125 kHz.  What is a possible cause of this violation?

Your transmitter has a defective power-supply filter capacitor
Your CW keying speed was excessively fast
Your transmitter was radiating excess harmonic signals
Your transmitter has a defective power-supply filter choke
2H-6.1


What may happen to body tissues that are exposed to large amounts of UHF or
microwave RF energy?

The tissue may be damaged because of the heat produced
The tissue may suddenly be frozen
The tissue may be immediately destroyed because of the Maxwell Effect
The tissue may become less resistant to cosmic radiation
2H-6.2

What precaution should you take before working near a high-gain UHF or
microwave Antenna (such as a parabolic or dish antenna)?

Be certain the antenna is FCC type approved
Be certain the antenna and transmitter are properly grounded
Be certain the transmitter cannot be operated
Be certain the antenna safety interlocks are in place
2H-6.3


You are installing a VHF or UHF mobile radio in your vehicle.  What is the
best location to mount the antenna on the vehicle to minimize any danger
from RF exposure to the driver or passengers?

In the middle of the roof
Along the top of the windshield
On either front fender
On the trunk lid
2H-7.1

You discover that your tube-type transmitter power amplifier is radiating
spurious emissions.  What is the most like cause of this problem?

Excessively fast keying speed
Undermodulation
Improper neutralization
Tank-circuit current dip at resonance
2H-7.2

Your transmitter radiates signals outside the amateur band where you are
transmitting.  What term describes this radiation?

Off-frequency emissions
Transmitter chirp
Incidental radiation
Spurious emissions
2H-7.3


What problem can occur if you operate your transmitter without the cover
and other shielding in place?

Your transmitter can radiate spurious emissions
Your transmitter may radiate a "chirpy" signal
The final amplifier efficiency of your transmitter may decrease
You may cause splatter interference to other stations operating on
nearby frequencies
2H-7.4

What type of interference will you cause if you operate your SSB transmitter
with the microphone gain adjusted too high?

You may cause digital interference to computer equipment in your

neighborhood
You may cause splatter interference to other stations on nearby
frequencies
You may cause atmospheric interference in the air around your antenna
You may cause processor interference to the microprocessor in your rig
2H-7.5

What may happen if you adjust the microphone gain or deviation control on your
FM transmitter too high?

You may cause digital interference to computer equipment in your

neighborhood
You may cause interference to other stations on nearby frequencies
You may cause atmospheric interference in the air around your antenna
You may cause processor interference to the microprocessor in your rig
2H-7.6

What type of interference can excessive amounts of speech processing in
your SSB transmitter cause?

You may cause digital interference to computer equipment in your

neighborhood
You may cause splatter interference to other stations on nearby
frequencies
You may cause atmospheric interference in the air around your antenna
You may cause processor interference to the microprocessor in your rig
'SUBELEMENT 2I -- Antennas and Feed Lines (3 questions)
1
2I-1.1


What is the approximate length (in feet) of a half-wavelength dipole
antenna for 3725 kHz?

126 ft
81 ft
63 ft
40 ft
2I-1.2

What is the approximate length (in feet) of a half-wavelength dipole
antenna for 7125 kHz?

84 ft
42 ft
33 ft
66 ft
2I-1.3

What is the approximate length (in feet) of a half-wavelength dipole
antenna for 21,125 kHz?

44 ft
28 ft
22 ft
14 ft
2I-1.4

What is the approximate length (in feet) of a half-wavelength dipole
antenna for 28,150 kHz?

22 ft
11 ft
17 ft
34 ft
2I-1.5

How is the approximate length (in feet) of a half-wave dipole antenna
calculated?

By substituting the desired operating frequency for f in the formula :

150/f (MHz)
By substituting the desired operating frequency for f in the formula :
234/f (MHz)
By substituting the desired operating frequency for f in the formula :
300/f (MHz)
By substituting the desired operating frequency for f in the formula :
468/f (MHz)
2I-2.1

What is the approximate length (in feet) of a quarter-wavelength
vertical antenna for 3725 kHz?

20 ft
32 ft
40 ft
63 ft
2I-2.2

What is the approximate length (in feet) of a quarter-wavelength
vertical antenna for 7125 kHz?

11 ft
16 ft
21 ft
33 ft
2I-2.3

What is the approximate length (in feet) of a quarter-wavelength
vertical antenna for 21,125 kHz?

7 ft
11 ft
14 ft
22 ft
2I-2.4

What is the approximate length (in feet) of a quarter-wavelength
vertical antenna for 28,150 kHz?

5 ft
8 ft
11 ft
16 ft
2I-2.5


When a vertical antenna is lengthened, what happens to its resonant frequency?

It decreases
It increases
It stays the same
It doubles
2I-3.1

Why do many amateurs use a 5/8 wavelength vertical antenna rather that a 1/4
wavelength antenna for their VHF of UHF mobile stations?

A 5/8 wavelength antenna can handle more power than a 1/4 wavelength

antenna
A 5/8 wavelength antenna has more gain than a 1/4 wavelength antenna
A 5/8 wavelength antenna exhibits less corona loss than a 1/4
wavelength antenna
A 5/8 wavelength antenna looks more like a CB antenna, so it does not
attract as much attention as a 1/4 wavelength antenna
2I-3.2

What type of radiation pattern is produced by a 5/8-wavelength vertical
antenna?

A pattern with most of the transmitted signal concentrated in two

opposite directions
A pattern with the transmitted signal going equally in all compass
directions, with most of the radiation going high above the horizon
A pattern with the transmitted signal going equally in all compass
directions, with most of the radiation going close to the horizon
A pattern with more of the transmitted signal concentrated in one
direction than in other directions
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2I-4-1.1

What type of antenna produces a radiation pattern with more of the
transmitted signal concentrated in particular direction than in other
directions?

A dipole antenna
A vertical antenna
An isotropic antenna
A beam antenna
2I-4-1.2

What type of radiation pattern is produced by a Yagi antenna?

A pattern with the transmitted signed spread out equally in all

compass directions
A pattern with more the transmitted signal concentrated in one
direction than in other directions
A pattern with most of the transmitted signal concentrated in two
opposite directions
A pattern with most of the transmitted concentrated at high
radiation angles
2I-4-1.3

Approximately how long (in wavelengths) is the driven element of a Yagi
antenna?

1/4 wavelength
1/3 wavelength
1/2 wavelength
1 wavelength
2I-4-2.1

On the yagi antenna shown in Figure 2I-4, what is the name of section B?
(See question 2I-4-2.1)

Director
Reflector
Boom
Driven element
2I-4-2.2


On the yagi antenna shown in Figure 2I-4, what is the name of section C?
(See question 2I-4-2.2)

Director
Reflector
Boom
Driven element
2I-4-2.3

On the yagi antenna shown in Figure 2I-4, what is the name of section A?
(See question 2I-4-2.3)

Director
Reflector
Boom
Driven element
2I-4-2.4


What are the names of the elements in a 3-element Yagi antenna?

Reflector, driven element and director
Boom, mast and reflector
Reflector, base and radiator
Driven element, trap and feed line
2I-5.1


How should the antenna on a hand-held transceiver be positioned while
you are transmitting?

Away from your head and away from others standing nearby
Pointed in the general direction of the repeater or other station you
are transmitting to
Pointed in a general direction 90 degrees away from the repeater or
other station you are transmitting to
With the top of the antenna angled down slightly to take the most
advantage of ground reflections
2I-5.2

Why should you always locate your antennas so that no one can come in
contact with them while you are transmitting?

Such contact can detune the antenna, causing television interference
To prevent RF burns and excessive exposure to RF energy
The antenna is more likely to radiate harmonics when it is touched
Such contact may reflect the transmitted signal back to the
transmitter, damaging the final amplifier
2I-5.2

You are going to purchase a new antenna for your VHF or UHF hand-held
radio.  Which type of antenna is the best choice to produce a radiation
pattern that will be least hazardous to your face and eyes?

A 1/8-wavelength whip
A 7/8-wavelength whip
A 1/2-wavelength whip
A short, helically wound, flexible antenna
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2I-6.1

What is a coaxial cable?

Two parallel conductors encased along the edges of a flat plastic

ribbon
Two parallel conductors held at a fixed distance from each other by
insulating rods
Two conductors twisted around each other in a double spiral
A center conductor encased in insulating material which is covered by a
conducting sleeve or shield
2I-6.2

What kind of antenna feed line is constructed of a center conductor
encased in insulation which is then covered by an outer conducting shield
weatherproof jacket?

Twin lead
Coaxial cable
Open-wire feed line
Wave guide
2I-6.3

What are some advantages in using coaxial cable as an antenna feed line?

It is easy to make at home, and it has a characteristic impedance in

the range of most common amateur antennas
It is weatherproof, and it has a characteristic impedance in the range
of most common amateur antennas
It can be operated at a higher SWR than twin lead, and is weatherproof
It is unaffected by nearby metallic objects, and has a characteristic
impedance that is higher than twin lead
2I-6.4

What commonly available antenna feed line can be buried directly in the ground
for some distance without adverse effects?

Twin lead
Coaxial cable
Parallel conductor
Twisted pair
2I-6.5

When an antenna feed line must be located near grounded metal objects, which
commonly available feed line should be used?

Twisted pair
Twin lead
Coaxial cable
Ladder line
2I-7.1

What is parallel conductor feed line?

Two conductors twisted around each other in a double spiral
Two parallel conductors held a uniform distance apart by insulating
material
A conductor encased in insulating material which is then covered by a
conducting shield and a weatherproof jacket
A metallic pipe whose diameter is equal to or slightly greater than the
wavelength of the signal being carried
2I-7.2

How can TV-type twin lead be used as a feed line?

By carefully running the feed line parallel to a metal post to ensure

self resonance
TV-type twin lead can not be used in an Amateur Radio station
By installing an impedance-matching network between the transmitter and
the feed line
By using a high-power amplifier and installing a power attenuator
between the transmitter and feed line
2I-7.3

What are some advantages of using parallel-conductor feed line?

It has a lower characteristic impedance than coaxial cable and will

operate at a higher SWR than coaxial cable
It will operate at a higher SWR than coaxial cable and it is unaffected
by nearby metal objects
It has a lower characteristic impedance than coaxial cable and has less
loss than coaxial cable
It will operate at a higher SWR than coaxial cable and has less loss
than coaxial cable
2I-7.4


What are some disadvantages in using parallel-conductor feed line?

It is affected by nearby metallic objects and it has a characteristic

impedance that is too high for direct connection to most amateur

transmitters
It is more difficult to make at home than coaxial cable and it can not
be operated at high SWR
It is affected by nearby metallic objects and it can not handle the
power output of typical amateur transmitters
It has a characteristic impedance that is too high for direct
connection to most amateur transmitters and it will operate at high
SWR
2I-7.5

What kind of antenna feed line is constructed of two parallel conductors
maintained a uniform distance apart by insulated spreaders?

Coaxial cable
Ladder-line open conductor line
Twin lead in a plastic ribbon
Twisted pair
2I-8.1

A certain antenna system has a feed-point impedance of 35 ohms.  You want
to use a 50-ohm-impedance coaxial cable to feed this antenna.  What type
of device will you need to connect between the antenna and the feed line?

A balun
An SWR bridge
An impedance-matching device
A low-pass filter
2I-8.2

A certain antenna system has an impedance of 1000 ohms on one band.
What must you use to connect this antenna system to the 50-ohm output
on your transmitter?

A balun
An SWR bridge
An impedance-matching device
A low-pass filter
2I-9.1

The word balun is a contraction for what phrase?

Balanced-antenna-lobe use network
Broadband-amplifier linearly unregulated
Balanced unmodulator
Balanced to unbalanced
2I-9.2


Where would you install a balun if your wanted to feed your dipole
antenna with 450-ohm parallel-conductor feed line?

At the transmitter end of the feed line
At the antenna feed point
In only one conductor of the feed line
From one conductor of the feel line to ground
2I-9.3


Where might you install a balun if you wanted to feed your dipole
antenna with 50-ohm coaxial cable?

You might install a balun at the antenna feedpoint
You might install a balun at the transmitter output
You might install a balun 1/2 wavelength from the transmitter
You might install baluns in the middle of each side of the dipole
2I-10-1.1

A four-element Yagi antenna is mounted with it elements parallel to the
ground.  A signal produced by this antenna will have what type of
polarization?

Broadside polarization
Circular polarization
Horizontal polarization
Vertical polarization