What is the CONTROL POINT of an Amateur Station? A- The operating position of an Amateur Radio Station where the control operator function is performed. B- The operating position of any Amateur Radio Station operating as a repeater user station. C- The physical location of any Amateur Radio transmitter, even if it is operated by radio link from some other location. D- The variable frequency oscillator (VFO) of the transmitter. What is a TRANSMATCH? A- A device for varying the resonant frequency of an antenna. B- A device for varying the impedance presented to the transmitter. C- A device for varying the tuning rate of the transmitter. D- A device for varying the electrical length of an antenna What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an Amateur Station in beacon operation? A- 10 watts PEP output. B- 100 watts PEP output. C- 500 watts PEP output. D- 1500 watts PEP output. What is a DIRECTIONAL WATTMETER? A- An instrument that measures forward or reflected power. B- An instrument that measures the directional pattern of an antenna. C- An instrument that measures the energy consumed by the transmitter. D- An instrument that measures thermal heating in a load resistor. What emission mode may always be used for station identification, regardless of the transmitting frequency. A- A1A. B- F1B. C- A2B. D- A3E. At what impedance are RF Wattmeters usually designed to operate? A- 25 Ohms. B- 50 Ohms. C- 100 Ohms. D- 300 Ohms. On what frequencies within the 6 meter band may emission F3E be transmitted? A- 50.0 - 54.0 MHz. B- 50.1 - 54.0 MHz. C- 51.0 - 54.0 MHz. D- 52.0 - 54.0 MHz. What is a FARAD? A- A basic unit of resistance. B- A basic unit of capacitance. C- A basic unit of inductance. D- A basic unit of admittance. How is the call sign WE5TZD stated phonetically? A- Whiskey Echo Foxtrot Tango Zulu Delta. B- Washington England Five Tokyo Zanzibar Denmark. C- Whiskey Echo Five Tango Zulu Delta. D- Whiskey Easy Five Tear Zebra Dog. As the plate spacing of a capacitor increases, what happens to its capacitance? A- Increases. B- Stays the same. C- Becomes voltage dependent. D- Decreases. How should a contact be initiated through a station in repeater operation? A- Say "breaker, breaker 79." B- Call the desired station and then identify your own station. C- Call "CQ" three times and identify three times. D- Wait for a "CQ" to be called and then answer it. What is a HENRY? A- A basic unit of resistance. B- A basic unit of capacitance. C- A basic unit of inductance. D- A basic unit of admittance. What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an Amateur Station transmission above 902 MHz. using a non-standard digital code? A- 20 kHz. B- 100 kHz. C- 200 kHz., as defined by Section 97.66(g). D- Any bandwidth, providing that the emission is in accordance with Section 97.63(b) and 97.73(c). When 12 Volts is measured across a 4700 Ohm Resistor, approximately how much current is flowing through it? A- 2.6 mA. B- 26 mA. C- 39.3A- D- 392A- How is the call sign NY3CTJ stated phonetically? A- Norway Yokohama Three California Tokyo Japan. B- Nancy Yankee Three Cat Texas Jackrabbit. C- Norway Yesterday Three Charlie Texas Juliette. D- November Yankee Three Charlie Tango Juliette. What does the does the forth color band on a resistor indicate? A- The value of the resistor in Ohms. B- The resistance tolerance in Percent. C- The power rating in Watts. D- The resistor composition. How is the call sign AF6PSQ stated phonetically? A- America Florida Six Portugal Spain Quebec. B- Adam Frank Six Peter Sugar Queen. C- Alpha Fox Sierra Papa Santiago Queen. D- Alpha Foxtrot Six Papa Sierra Quebec. Where is a Band Pass Filter usually installed? A- Between the spark plugs and coil in a mobile setup. B- On a Transmitting Antenna. C- In a Communications Receiver. D- Between a Transmatch and the Transmitting Antenna. Which layer of the Ionosphere is mainly responsible for long distance sky wave radiocommunication? A- D layer. B- E layer. C- F1 layer. D- F2 layer. What emission type results when an AF Shift Keyer is connected to the microphone jack of an emission F3E transmitter? A- A2B B- F1B C- F2B D- A1F What causes the MAXIMUM USABLE FREQUENCY to vary? A- Variations in the temperature of the air at Ionospheric levels. B- Upper atmospheric wind patterns. C- Intensity of auroral activity. D- The amount of ultraviolet and other types of radiation received from the Sun. To what does the term VERTICAL as applied to Wave Polarization refer? A- This means that the electric lines of force in the radio wave are parallel to the Earth's surface. B- This means that the magnetic lines of force in the radio wave are perpendicular to the Earth's surface. C- This means that the electric lines of force in the radio wave are perpendicular to the Earth's surface. D- This means that the radio wave will leave the antenna and radiate Vertically into the Ionosphere. What is a VARIABLE RESISTOR? A- A Resistor with a slide contact that makes the resistance adjustable B- A device that can transform a variable voltage into a constant voltage. C- A Resistor that changes value when an AC voltage is applied to it. D- A Resistor that changes value when heated. What are the HF privileges authorized to a Technician control operator? A- 3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz (7050 to 7075 kHz when terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside Region 2), 14,100 to 14,150 kHz, 21,100 to 21,150 kHz, and 28,100 to 28,150 kHz only. B- 3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz (7050 to 7075 kHz when terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside Region 2), 21,100 to 21,200 kHz, and 28,100 to 28,200 kHz only. C- 28,000 to 29,700 kHz only. D- 3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz (7050 to 7075 kHz when terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside Region 2), and 21,100 to 21,200 kHz only. What is the basic unit of Capacitance? A- Farad. B- Ohm. C- Volt. D- Ampere. When selecting a transmitting frequency, what allowance should be made for sideband emissions resulting from keying or modulation? A- The sidebands must be adjacent to the authorized Amateur radio frequency band in use. B- The sidebands must be harmonically related frequencies that fall outside of the Amateur Radio frequency band in use. C- The sidebands must be confined within the authorized Amateur Radio frequency band occupied by the carrier. D- The sidebands must fall outside of the Amateur radio frequency band in use so as to prevent interference to other Amateur Radio Stations. What is a MILIHENRY? A- A basic unit of inductance equal to 10^(-6) Henrys. B- A basic unit of inductance equal to 10^(-12) Henrys. C- A basic unit of inductance equal to 10^(-3) Henrys. D- A basic unit of inductance equal to 10^(+6) Henrys. What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an Amateur Station transmission between 220 and 902 MHz. using a non-standard digital code? A- 20 kHz. B- 50 kHz. C- 80 kHz. D- 100 kHz. How can a carbon resistor's electrical tolerance rating be found? A- By using a wavemeter. B- By using the resistor's color code. C- By using Thevenin's theorem for resistors. D- By using the Baudot code. Why should simplex be used where possible instead of using a station in repeater operation? A- Farther distances can be reached. B- To avoid long distance toll charges. C- To avoid tying up the repeater unnecessarily. D- To permit the testing of the effectiveness of your antenna. What circuit is likely to be found in in all types of receivers? A- A Detector. B- An RF Amplifier. C- An Audio Filter. D- A Beat Frequency Oscillator. What is the IONOSPHERE? A- That part of the upper atmosphere where enough ions and free electrons exist to affect radio wave propagation. B- The boundary between two air masses of different temperature and humidity, along which radio waves can travel. C- The ball that goes on the top of a mobile whip antenna. D- That part of the atmosphere where weather takes place. What is SPLATTER? A- Interference to adjacent signals caused by excessive transmitter keying speeds. B- Interference to adjacent signals caused by improper transmitter neutralization. C- Interference to adjacent signals caused by overmodulation of a transmitter. D- Interference to adjacent signals caused by parasitic oscillations at the antenna. What is a BALANCED LINE? A- Feed line with one conductor connected to ground. B- Feed line with both conductors connected to ground to balance out harmonics. C- Feed line with the outer conductor connected to ground at even intervals D- Feed line with neither conductor connected to ground. If a directional rf wattmeter indicates 96 Watts forward power and 4 Watts reflected power, what is the actual transmitter forward power? A- 80 watts. B- 88 watts. C- 92 watts. D- 100 watts. What is the term for an Amateur radiocommunication directly related to the immediate protection of property? A- Emergency communication. B- Immediate communication. C- Property communication. D- Priority traffic. How is a MARKER GENERATOR used? A- To calibrate the tuning dial on a receiver. many frequencies simultaneously. B- To calibrate the volume control on a receiver. C- To test the amplitude linearity of an SSB transmitter. D- To test the frequency deviation of an FM transmitter. What is the term for an Amateur radiocommunication directly related to the immediate safety of the life of an individual? A- Immediate safety communication. B- Emergency communication. C- Third-party communication. D- Individual communication. What is a BALUN? A- A device for using an unbalanced line to supply power to a balanced load, or vice versa. B- A device to match impedances between two coaxial lines. C- A device used to connect a microphone to a balanced modulator. D- A counterbalance used with an azimuth/elevation rotator system. When are third party messages limited to those of a technical nature relating to tests, and to remarks of a personal character for which, by reason of their unimportance, recourse to the public telecommunications service is not justified? A- Only when communicating with a person in a country with which the US does not share a third-party traffic agreement. B- When communicating with a non-profit organization such as the ARRL. C- When communicating with the FCC. D- Communications between Amateurs in different countries are always limited to those of a technical nature relating to tests and remarks of a personal character for which by reason of their unimportance, recourse to the public telecommunications service is not justified? What is a MICROHENRY? A- A basic unit of inductance equal to 10^(-12) Henrys. B- A basic unit of inductance equal to 10^(-3) Henrys. C- A basic unit of inductance equal to 10^(+6) Henrys. D- A basic unit of inductance equal to 10^(-6) Henrys. What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an Amateur Station transmission between 50 and 220 MHz. using a non-standard digital code? A- 20 kHz. B- 50 kHz. C- 80 kHz. D- 100 kHz. What do the first three color bands on a resistor indicate? A- The value of the resistor in Ohms. B- The resistance tolerance in Percent. C- The power rating in Watts. D- The value of the resistor in Henrys. What types of one-way Amateur Radiocommunications may be transmitted by an Amateur Station? A- Beacon operation, radio control, code practice, retransmission of other services. B- Beacon operation, radio control, transmitting an unmodulated carrier, NOAA weather bulletins. C- Beacon operation, radio control, information bulletins consisting solely of information relating to Amateur Radio, and emergency communications. D- Beacon operation, emergency-drill-practice transmissions, automatic retransmission of NOAA weather transmissions, code practice. What is a Capacitor DIELECTRIC? A- The insulating material used for the plates. B- The conducting material used between the plates. C- The Ferrite material that he plates are mounted on. D- The insulating material between the plates. What information must be indicated on the writing affixed to the transmitter in order to operate under the special rules for radio control of remote model craft and vehicles? A- Station call sign. B- Station call sign and operating times. C- Station call sign and licensee's name and address. D- Station call sign, class of license, and operating times The product of the current and what force gives the electrical power in a circuit? A- Magnetomotive force. B- Centripetal force. C- Electrochemical force. D- Electromotive force. What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B transmission above 220 MHz? A- 300 baud. B- 1200 baud. C- 19.6 kilobaud. D- 56 kilobaud. What is the input resistance of a load when a 12 volt battery supplies 0.25 amperes to it? A- 0.02 ohms. B- 3 ohms. C- 48 ohms. D- 480 ohms. What is the meaning of: "Your report is plus 20dB..."? A- Your signal strength has increased by a factor of 100. B- Repeat your transmission on a frequency 20 kHz higher. C- The bandwidth of your signal is 20 decibels above linearity. D- A relative signal strength meter reading is 20 decibels greater than strength 9. How are the characteristics of a capacitor usually specified? A- In Volts and Amperes. B- In Microfarads and Volts. C- In Ohms and Watts. D- In Milihenrys and Amperes. When a frequency conflict arises between a simplex operation and a repeater operation, why does good Amateur practice call for the simplex operation to move to another frequency? A- The repeater's output power can be turned up to ruin the front end of the station in simplex operation. B- There are more repeaters than simplex operators. C- Changing the repeater's frequency is not practical. D- Changing a repeater frequency requires the authorization of the Federal Communications Commission. What emission type is F2B? A- Frequency Modulated Telephony. B- Frequency Modulated Telegraphy using audio tones. C- Frequency Modulated Facsimile using audio tones. D- Phase Modulated Television. What is the lowest Ionospheric layer? A- The A layer. B- The D layer. C- The E layer. D- The F layer. What type of instructions are included in an FCC declaration of a GENERAL STATE OF COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY? A- Designation of the areas affected and of organizations authorized to use radiocommunications in the affected area. B- Designation of Amateur frequency bands for use only by Amateurs participating in emergency communications in the affected area, and complete suspension of Novice operating privileges for the duration of the emergency. C- Designation of the areas affected and specification of the Amateur frequency bands or segments of such bands for use only by Amateurs participating in emergency communication within or with such affected area(s). D- Suspension of Amateur rules regarding station identification and business communication. What is the purpose of an Antenna Matching Circuit? A- To measure the impedance of the antenna. B- To compare the radiation patterns of two antennas. C- To measure the SWR of an antenna. D- To match impedances within the antenna system. What kinds of one-way communications by Amateur Stations are not considered broadcasting? A- All types of one-way communications by Amateurs are considered by the FCC as broadcasting. B- Beacon operation, radio-control operation, emergency communications, information bulletins consisting solely of subject matter relating to Amateur Radio, roundtable discussions and code practice transmissions. C- Only code-practice transmissions conducted simultaneously on all available Amateur bands below 30 MHz and conducted for more than 40 hours per week are not considered broadcasting. D- Only actual emergency communications during a declared communications emergency are exempt. What is a CAPACITOR. A- An electronic component that stores energy in an magnetic field. B- An electronic component that stores energy in an electric field. C- An electronic component that converts a high voltage to a lower voltage. D- An electronic component that converts power into heat. What kind of one-way information bulletins may be transmitted by Amateur Stations? A- NOAA weather bulletins. B- Commuter traffic reports from local radio stations. C- Regularly scheduled announcements concerning Amateur Radio equipment for sale or trade. D- Bulletins consisting solely of information relating to Amateur Radio. What factors determine the amount of Inductance in a coil? A- The type of material used in the core, the diameter of the core, and whether the coil is mounted horizontal or vertical. B- The diameter of the core, the number of of turns of wire used used to wind the core and the type of metal used in the wire. C- The type of material used in the core, the number of turns used to wind the coil, and the frequency of the current through the coil. D- The type of material used in the core, the diameter of the core, the length of the coil, and the number of turns used to wind the coil. Where must the writing indicating the station call sign and the licensee's name and address be affixed in order to operate under the special rules for radio control of remote craft vehicles? A- It must be in the operator's possession. B- It must be affixed to the transmitter. C- It must be affixed to the craft or vehicle. D- It must be filed with the nearest FCC Field Office. As the plate area of a capacitor increases, what happens to its capacitance? A- Decreases. B- Increases. C- Stays the same. D- Becomes voltage dependent. How is the call sign KJ1UOI stated phonetically? A- King John One Uncle Oboe Ida. B- Kilowatt George India Uncle Oscar India. C- Kilo Juliette One Uniform Oscar India. D- Kentucky Juliette One United Ontario Indiana. Where does an Inductor store energy? A- In a capacitive field. B- In a magnetic field. C- In an electrical field. D- In a resistive field. What is the usual Input/Output frequency separation for a 1.25 meter station in repeater operation? A- 1000 kHz. B- 600 kHz. C- 1600 kHz. D- 1.6 GHz. How is the call sign AE0LQY stated phonetically? A- Able Easy Zero Lima Quebec Yankee B- Arizona Equator Zero London Queen Yesterday C- Alpha Echo Zero Lima Quebec Yankee D- Able Easy Zero Love Queen Yoke For radio frequency power applications, which type of Inductor has the least amount of loss? A- Magnetic wire. B- Iron core. C- Air-core. D- Slug-tuned. What is the usual Input/Output frequency separation for a 6 meter station in repeater operation? A- 1 MHz. B- 600 kHz. C- 1.6 MHz. D- 20 kHz. What circuit passes electrical energy below a certain frequency and attenuates electrical energy above that frequency? A- An Input Filter. B- A Low Pass Filter. C- A High Pass Filter. D- A Band Pass Filter. What is the usual Input/Output frequency separation for stations in repeater operation in the 70 centimeter band? A- 1.6 MHz. B- 5 MHz. C- 600 kHz. D- 5 kHz. What emission type is F3E? A- AM telephony. B- AM telegraphy. C- FM telegraphy. D- FM telephony. What is the region of the outer atmosphere which makes Long Distance radiocommunications possible as a result of bending of the radio waves? A- The Ionosphere. B- The Troposphere. C- The Magnetosphere. D- The Stratosphere. What electromagnetic wave polarization does a Cubical Quad Antenna have when the feedpoint is in the center of a vertical side? A- Vertical. B- Horizontal. C- Circular. D- Helical. Where should the Black (or Red) wire in a three wire line cord be attached in a power supply? A- To the filter capacitor. B- To the DC ground. C- To the chassis. D- To the fuse. As operating frequency increases, what happens to conductor losses in a feed line? A- The losses decreases. B- The losses increase. C- The losses remains the same. D- The losses decreases to zero. What causes IONOSPHERIC ABSORPTION of radio wave? A- A lack of D Layer ionization. B- D Layer ionization. C- The presence of ionized clouds in the E Layer. D- Splitting of the F Layer. Approximately how long is the wire in the driven element of a Cubical Quad Antenna? A- 1/4 electrical wavelength. B- 1/2 electrical wavelength. C- 1 electrical wavelength. D- 2 electrical wavelengths. How are VHF signals within the range of the visible horizon propagated? A- By sky wave. B- By direct wave. C- By plane wave. D- By geometric wave. What is meant by the term REFLECTED POWER? A- The power radiated from the back of the antenna. B- The power returned to the transmitter from the antenna. C- The power produced during the negative half of the RF cycle. D- The power reflected to the transmitter site by buildings and trees. What atmospheric phenomenon causes VHF radio waves to be propagated several hundred miles through stable air masses over oceans? A- Presence of a maritime polar air mass. B- A widespread temperature inversion. C- An overcast of cirriform clouds. D- Atmospheric pressure of roughly 29 inches of Mercury or higher. What is meant by the term FORWARD POWER? A- The power traveling from the transmitter to the antenna. B- The power radiated from the front of the antenna. C- The power produced during the positive half of the RF cycle. D- The power used to drive a linear amplifier. What is a MARKER GENERATOR? A- A high stability oscillator that generates a series of reference signals at known frequency intervals. B- A low stability oscillator that "Sweeps" through a band of frequencies. C- An oscillator often used in aircraft to determine the craft's location relative the inner and outer markers at airports. D- A high stability oscillator whose output frequency and amplitude can be varied over a wide range. Where must the control operator be situated when a third-party is participating in radiocommunications from an Amateur Station? A- If a radio remote control is used, the control operator may be physically separated from the control point, when provisions are incorporated to shut off the transmitter by remote control. B- If the control operator supervises the third party until he or she is satisfied of the competence of the third party, the control operator may leave the control point. C- The control operator must stay at the control point for the entire time the third party is participating. D- If the third party holds a valid radiotelegraph license issued by the FCC, no supervision is necessary. Why do Resistors generate heat? A- They convert electrical energy into heat energy. B- They exhibit reactance. C- Because of skin effect. D- To produce thermionic emission. Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 52.525 MHz.? A- Extra, Advanced only. B- Extra, Advanced, General only. C- Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only. D- Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice only. What is a PICOFARAD? A- A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10^(-6) Farads. B- A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10^(-12) Farads. C- A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10^(-2) Farads. D- A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10^(+6) Farads. How can On-The-Air transmissions be minimized during a lengthy transmitter testing or loading up procedure? A- Use a dummy antenna. B- Choose an unoccupied frequency. C- Use a non-resonant antenna. D- Use a resonant antenna that requires no loading up procedure. What is the emission symbol for Telegraphy by Frequency Shift Keying without the use of a modulating tone? A- F1B. B- F2B. C- A1A. D- J3E. Which layer of the Ionosphere is most responsible for absorption of radio signals during daylight hours? A- The E layer. B- The F1 layer. E. The F2 layer. D- The D layer. What is PARASITIC BEAM ANTENNA? A- An antenna where the director and reflector elements receive their RF excitation by induction or radiation from the driven elements. B- An antenna where wave traps are used to assure magnetic coupling among the elements. C- An antenna where all elements are driven by direct connection to the feed line. D- An antenna where the driven element receives its RF excitation by induction or radiation from the driven elements. During daylight hours, what effect does the D Layer of the Ionosphere have on 80 meter radio waves? A- The D Layer absorbs the signals. B- The D Layer bends the radio waves out into space. C- The D Layer refracts the radio waves back to Earth. D- The D Layer has little or no effect on 80 meter radio wave propagation. What is a YAGI Antenna? A- Half Wavelength elements stacked vertically and excited in phase. B- Quarter Wavelength elements arranged horizontally and excited out of phase. C- Half Wavelength linear driven element(s) with parasitically excited parallel linear elements. D- Quarter Wavelength, triangular loop elements. What effect does tropospheric bending have on 2 meter radio waves? A- It increases the distance over which they can be transmitted. B- It decreases the distance over which they can be transmitted. C- It tends to garble 2 meter phone transmissions. D- It reverses the sideband of 2 meter phone transmissions. What is a High Pass Filter usually connected to? A- The Transmitter and the Transmatch. B- The Transmatch and the Transmission line. C- The Television receiving antenna and a Television receiver's antenna input. D- The Transmission line and the Transmitting Antenna. For best accuracy when adjusting the impedance match between an antenna and feedline, where should the match indicating device be inserted for best accuracy? A- At the antenna feedpoint. B- At the transmitter. C- At the midpoint of the feedline. D- Anywhere along the feedline. What aid does the FCC recommend to assist in station identification when using telephony? A- A speech-compressor. B- Q signals. C- An internationally recognized phonetic alphabet. D- Distinctive phonetics, made up by the operator and easy to remember. What is meant by the term RESISTANCE? A- The opposition to the flow of current in an electrical circuit containing inductance. B- The opposition to the flow of current in an electrical circuit containing capacitance. C- The opposition to the flow of current in an electrical circuit containing reactance. D- The opposition to the flow of current in an electrical circuit that does not contain reactance. What emission is produced by a transmitter using a reactance modulator? A- A1A B- N0N C- J3E D- G3E What type of solar radiation is most responsible for ionization in the outer atmosphere? A- Thermal. B- Ionized particle. C- Ultraviolet. D- Microwave. What is the general configuration of the radiating elements of a horizontally polarized Yagi? A- Two or more straight, parallel elements arranged in the same horizontal plane. B- Vertically stacked square or circular loops arranged in parallel horizontal planes. C- Two or more wire loops arranged in parallel vertical planes. D- A vertical radiator arranged in the center of an effective RF ground plane. What atmospheric phenomenon causes tropospheric ducting of radio waves? A- A very low pressure area. B- An Aurora to the North. C- Lightning between the transmitting and receiving station D- A temperature inversion. Approximately how long is one side of the driven element of a Cubical Quad Antenna? A- 2 electrical wavelengths. B- 1 electrical wavelength. C- 1/2 electrical wavelength. D- 1/4 electrical wavelength. What is the transmission path of a wave that travel directly from the transmitting antenna to the receiving antenna called? A- Line of sight. B- The sky wave. C- The linear wave. D- The plane wave. What happens to the power loss in an unbalanced feed line as the Standing Wave Ratio increases? A- It is unpredictable. B- It becomes nonexistent. C- It decreases. D- It increases. What is BALANCED LINE? A- Feed line with one conductor connected to ground. B- Feed line with both conductors connected to ground to balance out harmonics. C- Feed line with the outer conductor connected to ground at even intervals. D- Feed line with neither conductor connected to ground. What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an Amateur Station on 146.52 MHz? A- 200 watts PEP output. B- 500 watts ERP. C- 1000 watts DC input. D- 1500 watts PEP output. For the most accurate readings of a transmitter output power, where should the RF Wattmeter be inserted? A- The wattmeter should be inserted and the output measured one-quarter wavelength from the antenna feedpoint. B- The wattmeter should be inserted and the output measured one-half wavelength from the antenna feedpoint. C- The wattmeter should be inserted and the output power measured at the transmitter antenna jack. D- The wattmeter should be inserted and the output power measured at the Transmatch output. Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 446.0 MHz.? A- Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice only. B- Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only. C- Extra, Advanced, General only. D- Extra, Advanced only. What piece of test equipment provides a variable frequency signal which can be used to check the frequency response of a circuit? A- Frequency Counter. B- Distortion Meter. C- Deviation Meter. D- Signal Generator. What is the term for the operating position of an Amateur Station where the control operator function is performed? A- The operating desk. B- The control point. C- The station location. D- The manual control location. Of what material may a dummy antenna be made? A- A wire-wound resistor. B- A noninductive resistor. C- A diode and resistor combination. D- A coil and capacitor combination. During an FCC-declared general state of communications emergency, how must the operation by, and with, Amateur Stations in the area concerned be conducted? A- All transmissions within all designated Amateur communications bands other than communications relating directly to relief work, emergency service, or the establishment and maintenance of efficient Amateur Radio networks for the handling of such communications shall be suspended. B- Operations shall be governed by part 97.93 of the FCC rules pertaining to emergency communications. C- No Amateur operation is permitted in the area during the duration of the declared emergency. D- Operation by and with Amateur Stations in the area concerned shall be conducted in the manner the Amateur concerned believes most effective to the speedy resolution of the emergency situation. What is the purpose of a DUMMY ANTENNA? A- To allow off-the-air transmitter testing. B- To reduce output power for QRP operation. C- To give comparative signal reports. D- To allow Transmatch tuning without causing interference. Under what circumstances, if any, may a third party assume the duties of the control operator of an Amateur Station? A- If the third party holds a valid commercial radiotelegraph license, he or she may act as control operator. B- Under no circumstances may a third party assume the functions of control operator. C- During Field Day, the third party may act as control operator. D- An Amateur Extra class licensee may designate a third party as control operator, if the station is operated above 450 MHz. What are the component parts of a coil? A- The wire in the winding and the core material. B- The conductive plates and the insulating material. C- Two or more layers of silicon material. D- A donut shaped iron core and a layer of insulating tape. Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station retransmit a NOAA weather station broadcast? A- If the NOAA weather broadcast is taped and retransmitted later. B- If a General State of Communications Emergency is declared by the FCC. C- If permission is granted by NOAA for Amateur retransmission of the broadcast. D- Under no circumstances. When 12 Volts is measured across a 4700 Ohm Resistor, approximately how much current is flowing through it? A- 255 uA. B- 255 mA. C- 3917 mA. D- 3917A- How is the call sign KG7DRV stated phonetically? A- Kilo Golf Seven Denver Radio Venezuela. B- Kilo Golf Seven Delta Romeo Victor. C- King John Seven Dog Radio Victor. D- Kilowatt George Seven Delta Romeo Video. Where is the proper place to install a High Pass Filter? A- At the antenna terminals of a Television Receiver. B- Between a Transmitter and a Transmatch. C- Between a Transmatch and the Transmission line. D- On a Transmitting Antenna. In what frequency range does tropospheric ducting occur most often? A- LF. B- MF. C- HF. D- VHF. What is a DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA? A- An antenna whose parasitic elements are all constructed to be directors. B- An antenna that radiates in direct Line of Sight propagation, but not skywave or skip propagation. C- An antenna permanently mounted so as to radiate in only one direction. D- An antenna that radiates more strongly in some directions than others. How is a voltmeter typically connected to a circuit? A- In series with the circuit. B- In parallel with the circuit. C- In quadrature with the circuit. D- In phase with the circuit. What is an UNBALANCED LINE? A- Feed line with neither conductor connected to ground. B- Feed line with both conductors connected to ground to balance out harmonics. C- Feed line with one conductor connected to ground. D- Feed line with the outer conductor connected to ground at uneven intervals How can the range of a voltmeter be extended? A- By adding resistance in series with the circuit under test. B- By adding resistance parallel to the circuit under test. C- By adding resistance in series with the meter. D- By adding resistance parallel to the meter. How does an Amateur Operator request the FCC to declare that a general state of communications emergency exists? A- Communication with the FCC engineer-in-charge of the affected area. B- Communication with the U.S. senator or congressman for the area affected. C- Communication with the local Emergency Coordinator. D- Communication with the Chief of the FCC Private Radio Bureau. What is a DUMMY ANTENNA? A- An isotropic radiator. B- A nonradiating load for a transmitter. C- An antenna used as a reference for gain measurements. D- The image of an antenna, located below ground. What is the nearest to the band edge an Amateur Station's transmitting frequency should be set? A- 3 kHz for single sideband and 1 kHz for CW. B- 1 kHz for single sideband and 3 kHz for CW. C- 1.5 kHz for single sideband and 0.5 kHz for CW. D- As near as the operator desires, providing that no sideband, harmonic, or spurious emission (in excess of that legally permitted) falls outside the band. What is an OHM? A- The basic unit of resistance. B- The basic unit of capacitance. C- The basic unit of inductance. D- The basic unit of admittance. What is meant by the term BROADCASTING? A- The dissemination of radio communications intended to be received by the public directly or by intermediary relay stations. B- Retransmission by automatic means of programs or signals emanating from any class of station other than Amateur. C- The transmission of any one-way radio communication, regardless of purpose or content. D- Any one-way or two-way radio communication involving more than two stations. What is the purpose of Repeater Operation. A- To cut your power bill by using someone's higher power system. B- To enable mobile and low power stations to extend their usable range. C- To reduce your telephone bill. D- To call the ham radio distributor 50 miles away. What emission type is J3E? A- Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier Amplitude Modulated Telephony. B- Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier Amplitude Modulated Telegraphy. C- Independent Sideband Suppressed Carrier Amplitude Modulated Telephony. D- Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier Frequency Modulated Telephony. What is meant by "Making The Repeater Time Out"? A- The repeater's battery supply has run out. B- The repeater's transmission time limit has expired during a single transmission. C- The warranty on the repeater duplexer has expired. D- The repeater is in need of repairs. What is the result of overdeviation in an emission F3E transmitter? A- Increased transmitter power consumption. B- Out of channel emissions. (Splatter) C- Increased transmitter range. D- Inadequate carrier suppression. Which Ionospheric layer limits daytime radiocommunications in the 80 meter band to short distances? A- D layer. B- F1 layer. C- E layer. D- F2 layer. To what is the deviation of an emission F3E transmission proportional? A- Only the frequence of the audio modulating signal. B- The frequency and the amplitude of the audio modulating signal. C- The duty cycle of the audio modulating signal. D- Only the amplitude of the audio modulating signal. Which two daytime Ionospheric layers combine into one layer at night? A- E and F1. B- D and E. C- E1 and E2. D- F1 and F2. To what does the term HORIZONTAL as applied to Wave Polarization refer? A- This means that the magnetic lines of force in the radio wave are parallel to the Earth's surface. B- This means that the electric lines of force in the radio wave are parallel to the Earth's surface. C- This means that the electric lines of force in the radio wave are perpendicular to the Earth's surface. D- This means that the radio wave will leave the antenna and radiate Horizontally to the destination. What type of circuit is used to inject a frequency calibration signal into a communications receiver? A- A product detector. B- A receiver incremental tuning circuit. C- A balanced modulator. D- A crystal calibrator. What is an Amateur EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION? A- A nondirected request for help or a distress signal relating to the immediate safety of human life or the immediate protection of property. B- Communication with the manufacturer of the Amateur's equipment in case of equipment failure. C- The only type of communications allowed in the Amateur Radio Service. D- Communications that must be left to the Public Safety Radio Services; e.g., I.Police and Fire officials. How is a TRANSMATCH used? A- It is connected between a transmitter and an antenna system, and tuned for minimum SWR at the transmitter. B- It is connected between a transmitter and an antenna system and tuned for minimum SWR at the antenna. C- It is connected between a transmitter and an antenna system, and tuned for minimum impedance. D- It is connected between a transmitter and a dummy load, and tuned for maximum output power. What electromagnetic polarization does a Cubical Quad Antenna have when all sides are at 45 degrees to the Earth's surface and the feedpoint is at a side corner? A- Vertical. B- Horizontal. C- Circular. D- Helical. Why is the retaining screw in one terminal of a light socket made of brass, while the other one is silver colored? A- To prevent galvanic action. B- To indicate correct polarity. C- To better conduct current. D- To reduce skin effect. What type of feed line is best suited to operating at a high Standing Wave Ratio? A- Coaxial cable. B- Twisted pair. C- Flat ribbon "Twin Lead." D- Parallel Open Wire Line. What is a REFLECTOMETER? A- An instrument used to measure signals reflector from the Ionosphere. B- An instrument used to measure Standing Wave Ratio. C- An instrument used to measure transmission line impedance. D- An instrument used to measure radiation resistance. What device can be installed on a Balanced Antenna so that it can be fed through a Coaxial Cable? A- A triaxial transformer. B- A wavetrap. C- A loading Coil. D- A balun. When adjusting a transmitter filter circuit, what device is connected to the transmitter output? A- Multimeter. B- Litz wires. C- Receiver. D- Dummy antenna. How must a newly-upgraded Technician control operator with a CERTIFICATE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF EXAMINATION identify the station when transmitting on 146.34 MHz pending receipt of a new operator license? A- The new Technician may not operate on 146.34 until His/Her new license arrives. B- The licensee gives His/Her call sign, followed by the word "TEMPORARY" and the identifier code shown on the Certificate Of Successful Completion. C- No special form of identification is needed. D- The licensee gives His/Her call sign and states the location of the VE examination where he obtained the Certificate Of Successful Completion. What are the component parts of a Capacitor? A- Two or more conducting plates with an insulating material between them. B- The wire used in the winding and the core material. C- Two or more layers of silicon material. D- Two insulating plates with a conductive material between them. What are the station identification requirements for an Amateur Station operated under the special rules for radio control of remote model craft and vehicles? A- Once every ten minutes, and at the beginning and end of each transmission. B- Once every ten minutes. C- At the beginning and end of each transmission. D- Station identification is not required. How is the current in a DC circuit calculated when the voltage and resistance are known? A- I = E / R. B- P = I x E. C- I = R x E. D- I = E x R. What is the meaning of: "Your report is three three.."? A- Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty and weak in strength. B- The station is located at latitude 33 degrees. C- The contact is serial number thirty three. D- The contact is unreadable, very weak in strength. What two states of teleprinter code are most commonly used in Amateur Radiocommunications? A- Dot and Dash. B- Highband and Lowband. C- Start and Stop. D- Mark and Space. What is the highest radio frequency that will be refracted back to Earth called? A- Lowest Usable Frequency. B- Optimum Working Frequency. C- Ultra High Frequency. D- Critical Frequency. What electromagnetic wave polarization does a Cubical Quad Antenna have when the feedpoint is in the center of a horizontal side? A- Vertical. B- Horizontal. C- Circular. D- Helical. When is E Layer ionization at a maximum? A- Dawn. B- Midday. C- Dusk. D- Midnight. What electromagnetic polarization does a Cubical Quad Antenna have when all sides are at 45 degrees to the Earth's surface and the feedpoint is at the bottom corner? A- Vertical. B- Horizontal. C- Circular. D- Helical. Where should the White wire in a three wire line cord be attached in a power supply. A- To the fuse. B- To one side of the transformer's primary winding. C- To the Black wire. D- To the rectifier junction. What happens to RF energy not delivered to the antenna by a lossy Coaxial Feed Line? A- It is radiated by the feed line. B- It is returned to the transmitter's chassis ground. C- Some of it is dissipated as heat in the conductors and dielectric. D- It is canceled because of the voltage ratio of forward power to reflected power in the feed line. What station accessory is used in place of an antenna during transmitter tests so that no signal is radiated? A- A Transmatch. B- A dummy antenna. C- A low-pass filter. D- A decoupling resistor. What must the control operator do while a third-party is participating in radiocommunications? station? A- If the third party holds a valid commercial radiotelegraph license, no supervision is necessary. B- The control operator must tune up and down 5 kHz from the transmitting frequency on another receiver, to insure that no interference is taking place. C- If a radio control link is available, the control operator may leave the room. D- The control operator must continuously monitor and supervise the radiocommunication to insure compliance with the rules. What factors determine the amount of capacitance in a Capacitor? A- The dielectric constant of the material between the plates, the area of one side of one plate, the separation between the plates and the number of plates. B- The dielectric constant of the material between the plates, the number of plates, and the diameter of the leads connected to the plates C- The number of plates, the spacing between the plates and whether the material is N type or P type. D- The dielectric constant of the material between the plates, the area of one side of one plate, the number of plates and the type of material used for the protective coating. How many Watts should a dummy load for use with a 100 Watt emission J3E transmitter with 50 ohm output be able to dissipate? A- A minimum of 100 watts continuous. B- A minimum of 141 watts continuous. C- A minimum of 175 watts continuous. D- A minimum of 200 watts continuous. What types of material compensation, if any, may be involved in third-party traffic transmitted by an Amateur Station? A- Payment of an amount agreed upon by the Amateur Operator and the parties involved. B- Assistance in maintenance of auxiliary station equipment C- Donation of Amateur equipment to the control operator. D- No compensation may be accepted. What are the electrical properties of an Inductor. A- An Inductor stores a charge electrostatically, and opposes a change in voltage. B- An Inductor stores a charge electrochemically, and opposes a change in current. C- An Inductor stores a charge electromagnetically, and opposes a change in current. D- An Inductor stores a charge electromechanically, and opposes a change in voltage. What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B transmission between 28 and 50 MHz? A- 56 kilobaud. B- 19.6 kilobaud. C- 1200 baud. D- 300 baud. What are the electrical properties of a Capacitor? A- A Capacitor stores a charge electrochemically, and opposes a change in current. B- A Capacitor stores a charge electromagnetically, and opposes a change in current. C- A Capacitor stores a charge electromechanically, and opposes a change in voltage. D- A Capacitor stores a charge electrostatically, and opposes a change in voltage. What is the maximum mean output power an Amateur Station is permitted in order to operate under the special rules for radio control of remote model craft and vehicles? A- One watt. B- One milliwatt. C- Two watts. D- Three watts. What is the input resistance of a load when a 12 volt battery supplies 0.15 amperes to it? A- 8 Ohms. B- 80 Ohms. C- 100 Ohms. D- 800 Ohms. What is meant by the term AMTOR? A- AMTOR is a system using two separate antennas with a common receiver to reduce transmission errors. B- AMTOR is a system in which the transmitter feeds two antennas, at right angles to each other, to reduce transmission errors. C- AMTOR is a system using independent sideband to reduce transmission errors. D- AMTOR is a system of using error detection and correction to reduce transmission errors. What circuit passes electrical energy above a certain frequency and attenuates electrical energy below that frequency? A- An Input Filter. B- A Low Pass Filter. C- A High Pass Filter. D- A Band Pass Filter. What is the usual Input/Output frequency separation for stations in repeater operation in the 2 meter band? A- 1 MHz. B- 1.6 MHz. C- 170 Hz. D- 0.6 MHz. What is the emission symbol for Telegraphy by the On/Off keying of a Frequency Modulating tone? A- F1B. B- F2A. C- A1A. D- J3E. How should the audio gain control be adjusted on an emission F3E transmitter? A- For proper deviation on modulation peaks. B- For maximum, non-clipped amplitude on modulation peaks. C- For moderate movement of the ALC meter on modulation peaks. D- For a dip in plate current. What is a PAPER CAPACITOR? A- A capacitor whose plates are formed on a thin ceramic layer. B- A capacitor whose plates are separated by a thin strip of Mica insulation. C- A capacitor whose plates are separated by a layer of paper. D- A capacitor whose dielectric is formed on one set of plate through electrochemical action. Why should users of a station in repeater operation keep their transmissions short and thoughtful? A- A long transmission may prevent someone with an emergency from using the repeater. B- To see if the receiving station operator is still awake. C- To give any non-hams that are listening a chance to respond. D- To keep long distance charges down. In a superheterodyne receiver intended for A3E reception, what stage combines the received RF with energy from the local oscillator to produce a signal at the receivers Intermediate Frequency? A- The Mixer. B- The Detector. C- The RF Amplifier. D- The AF Amplifier. What is the proper procedure to break into an ongoing QSO through a station in repeater operation? A- Wait for the end of a transmission and start calling. B- Shout, "Break, Break!" to show that you're eager to join the conversation. C- Turn on your 100 watt amplifier and override whoever is talking. D- During a break between transmissions, send your call sign. What circuit attenuates electrical energy above a certain frequency and below a lower frequency? A- An Input Filter. B- A Low Pass Filter. C- A High Pass Filter. D- A Band Pass Filter. What is the proper distress calling procedure when using telephony? A- Transmit MAYDAY. B- Transmit QRRR. C- Transmit QRZ. D- Transmit SOS. What is a DELTA LOOP ANTENNA? A- A variation of the Quad Antenna with triangular elements B- A large copper ring used direction finding. C- An antenna system composed of three Vertical Antennas arranged in a triangular shape. D- An antenna made from several coils of wire on an insulating form. Ducting occurs in which region of the atmosphere? A- F2. B- Ionosphere. C- Stratosphere. D- Troposphere. What is meant by the term STANDING WAVE RATIO? A- The ratio of forward and reflected inductance on a feed line. B- The ratio of forward and reflected resistances on a feed line. C- The ratio of forward and reflected impedances on a feed line. D- The ratio of forward and reflected voltages on a feed line. How can the range of an ammeter be extended? A- By adding resistance in series with the circuit under test. B- By adding resistance parallel to the circuit under test. C- By adding resistance in series with the meter. D- By adding resistance parallel to the meter. What is the maximum frequency shift permitted for emission F1B when transmitted below 50-MHz.? A- 100 Hz. B- 500 Hz. C- 1000 Hz. D- 5000 Hz. What is the basic unit of Inductance? A- Coulomb. B- Farad C- Ohm. D- Henry. What is the meaning of: "Your report is five seven...."? A- Your signal is perfectly readable and moderately strong. B- Your signal is perfectly readable, but weak. C- Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty. D- Your signal is perfectly readable with near pure tone. When 120 Volts is measured across a 4700 Ohm Resistor, how much current is flowing through it? A- 39 Amperes. B- 3.9 Amperes C- 0.26 Amperes. D- 0.026 Amperes Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station transmit radiocommunications containing profane words? A- Profane words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through repeaters or auxiliary stations. B- Profane words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among Amateurs that they should not be used on the air. C- Profane words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions. D- Profane words are permitted when they do not cause interference to any other radio communication or signal. What is an ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR? A- A capacitor whose plates are formed on a thin ceramic layer. B- A capacitor whose plates are separated by a thin strip of Mica insulation. C- A capacitor whose dielectric is formed on one set of plate through electrochemical action. D- A capacitor whose value varies with applied voltage. Why should users of a station in repeater operation pause briefly between transmissions? A- To check the SWR of the repeater. B- To reach for pencil and paper for third party traffic. C- To listen for any hams wanting to break in. D- To dial up the repeater's autopatch. What is the meaning of the term MODULATION? A- The process of varying some characteristic of a carrier wave for the purpose of conveying information. B- The process of recovering audio information from a received signal. C- The process of increasing the average power of a Single Sideband transmitter. D- The process of suppressing the carrier in a Single Sideband transmitter. What are the two distinct sublayers of the F layer during the daytime? A- Troposphere and Stratosphere. B- F1 and F2. C- Electrostatic and Electromagnetic. D- D and E. What kind of antenna array is composed of a Square Full Wave Closed Loop Driven Element with Parallel Parasitic Element(s)? A- Dual Rhombic. B- Cubical Quad. C- Stacked Yagi. D- Delta Loop. In a series circuit composed of a voltage source and several Resistors, what determines the voltage drop across any particular Resistor? A- It is equal to the source voltage. B- It is equal to the source voltage divided by the number of series Resistors in the circuit. C- The larger the Resistors value, the greater the voltage drop across that Resistor. D- The smaller the Resistors value, the greater the voltage drop across that Resistor. Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station transmit radiocommunications containing obscene words? A- Obscene words are permitted when they do not cause interference to any other radio communication or signal. B- Obscene words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions. C- Obscene words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through repeaters or auxiliary stations. D- Obscene words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among Amateurs that they should not be used on the air. What can be done to raise the inductance of a 5 Microhenry Air Core coil to a 5 Milihenry coil coil of the same physical dimensions. A- The coil must be wound on a non-conducting tube. B- The coil must be wound on an iron core. C- Both ends of the coil must be brought around to form the shape of a doughnut, or toroid. D- The coil must be made of a heavier-gauge wire. How is the call sign KC4HRM stated phonetically? A- Kilo Charlie Four Hotel Romeo Mike. B- Kilowatt Charlie Four Hotel Roger Mexico. C- Kentucky Canada Four Honolulu Radio Mexico. D- Charlie Foxtrot Hotel Roger Mary. As an Iron core is inserted in a coil, what happens to its inductance? A- It increases. B- It decreases. C- It stays the same. D- It becomes voltage-dependent. What is an RTTY MAILBOX? A- A QSL Bureau for teletype DX cards. B- An open net for RTTY operators. C- An address to which RTTY operators may write for technical assistance. D- A system by which messages may be stored electronically for later retrieval. In a Filter Type emission J3E transmitter, what stage combines RF and AF energy to produce a Double Sideband Suppressed Carrier signal? A- The Product Detector. B- The Automatic Load Control circuit. C- The Balanced Modulator. D- The Local Oscillator. When is Ionospheric absorption most pronounced? A- When radio waves enter the D Layer at low angles. B- When Tropospheric ducting occurs. C- When radio waves travel to the F Layer. D- When a temperature inversion occurs. What type of Parasitic Beam Antenna uses two or more straight metal tubing elements arranged physically parallel to each other? A- A Quad Antenna. B- A Delta Loop Antenna. C- A Zepp Antenna. D- A Yagi Antenna. Tropospheric ducting occurs as a result of what phenomenon? A- A temperature inversion. B- Sun spots. C- An Aurora to the North. D- Lightning between the transmitting and receiving station What is STANDING WAVE RATIO a measure of? A- The ratio of maximum to minimum voltage on a line. B- The ratio of maximum to minimum reactance on a line. C- The ratio of maximum to minimum resistance on a line. D- The ratio of maximum to minimum sidebands on a line. What is the region of the outer atmosphere which makes long distance radiocommunications possible as a result of bending of radio waves? A- Troposphere. B- Stratosphere. C- Magnetosphere. D- Ionosphere. What other emission does phase modulation most resemble? A- Amplitude Modulation. B- Pulse Modulation. C- Frequency Modulation. D- Single Sideband Modulation. What is usually the condition of the Ionosphere just before sunrise? A- Atmospheric attenuation is at a maximum. B- Ionization is at a maximum. C- The E layer is above the F layer. D- Ionization is at a minimum. What antenna type best strengthens signals from a particular direction while attenuating those from other directions? A- A Monopole antenna. B- An Isotropic antenna. C- A Vertical antenna. D- A Beam antenna. What does the term MAXIMUM USABLE FREQUENCY refer to? A- The maximum frequency that allows a radio signal to reach its destination in a single hop. B- The minimum frequency that allows a radio signal to reach its destination in a single hop. C- The maximum frequency that allows a radio signal to be absorbed in the lowest Ionospheric layer. D- The minimum frequency that allows a radio signal to be absorbed in the lowest Ionospheric layer. What is the polarization of electromagnetic waves radiated from a Half Wavelength Antenna mounted perpendicular to the Earth's surface? A- Circularly polarized waves. B- Horizontally polarized waves. C- Parabolically polarized waves. D- Vertically polarized waves. What is the minimum voltage considered to be dangerous to humans? A- 30 volts. B- 100 volts. C- 1000 volts. D- 2000 volts. What should be done by the control operator of an Amateur Station which has been designated by the FCC to assist in making known information relating to a GENERAL STATE OF COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY? A- The designated station shall act as an official liaison station with local news media and law-enforcement officials. B- The designated station shall monitor the designated emergency communications frequencies and warn noncomplying stations of the state of emergency. C- The designated station shall broadcast hourly bulletins from the FCC concerning the disaster situation. D- The designated station shall coordinate the operation of all phone-patch traffic out of the designated area. What is an UNBALANCED LINE? A- Feed line with neither conductor connected to ground. B- Feed line with both conductors connected to ground to balance out harmonics. C- Feed line with one conductor connected to ground. D- Feed line with the outer conductor connected to ground at even intervals. What types of business communications, if any, may be transmitted by an Amateur Station on behalf of a third party? A- Section 97.57 specifically prohibits business communications in the Amateur service. B- Business communications involving the sale of Amateur radio equipment. C- Business communications involving an emergency, as defined in part 97. D- Business communications aiding a broadcast station. As a Brass core is inserted in a coil, what happens to its inductance? A- It increases. B- It decreases. C- It stays the same. D- It becomes voltage-dependent. What is the purpose of transmitting a string of ' RYRYRYRYRYRY ' characters in RTTY? A- It is the RTTY equivalent of CQ. B- Since it represents alternate upper and lower case signals, it is used to assist the receiving operator check the shift mechanism. C- Since it contains alternate Mark and Space frequencies, it is a check on proper operation of the transmitting and receiving equipment. D- It is sent at the beginning of an important message to activate stations equipped with SELCAL and Autostart. What general range of RF energy does a Band Pass Filter reject? A- All frequencies above a specified frequency. B- All frequencies below a specified frequency. C- All frequencies above the upper limit of the band in question. D- All frequencies above a specified frequency and below a lower specified frequency. What is the proper distress calling procedure when using telegraphy? A- Transmit MAYDAY. B- Transmit QRRR. C- Transmit QRZ. D- Transmit SOS. What emission type is A3E? A- Frequency Modulated Telephony. B- Facsimile. C- Double Sideband, Amplitude Modulated Telephony. D- Amplitude Modulated Telegraphy. What is the proper Q signal to use to determine whether a frequency is in use before making a transmission? A- QRL? B- QRU? C- QRV? D- QRZ? What emissions are used in Teleprinting? A- F1A, F2B and F1B. B- A2B, F1B and F2B. C- A1B, A2B and F2B. D- A2B, F1A and F2B. Where should the Green wire in an AC line cord be attached in a power supply? A- To the fuse. B- To the "hot" side of the power switch. C- To the chassis. D- To the meter. What is a BALANCED ANTENNA? A- A symmetrical antenna with one side of the feedpoint connected to ground. B- An antenna (or a driven element in an array) that is symmetrical about the feed point. C- A symmetrical antenna with both sides of the feed point connected to ground to balance out harmonics. D- An antenna designed to be mounted in the center. What is a MULTIMETER? A- An instrument capable of reading SWR and power. B- An instrument capable of reading resistance, capacitance and inductance. C- An instrument capable of reading resistance and reactance. D- An instrument capable of reading voltage, current and resistance. Under what circumstances does the FCC declare that a GENERAL STATE OF COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY exists? A- When a declaration of war is received from Congress. B- When the maximum usable frequency goes above 28 MHz. C- When communications facilities in Washington, DC, are disrupted. D- In the event of an emergency disrupting normally available communication facilities in any widespread area(s). On what frequencies within the 2 meter band may emission F3F be transmitted? A- 144.1 - 148.0 MHz. B- 146.0 - 148.0 MHz. C- 144.0 - 148.0 MHz. D- 146.0 - 148.0 MHz. What is a MICROFARAD? A- A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10^(-6)Farads. B- A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10^(-12) Farads. C- A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10^(-2) Farads. D- A basic unit of capacitance equal to 10^(+6) Farads. Under what circumstances, if any, may a broadcast station retransmit the signal from an Amateur Station? A- Under no circumstances. B- When the Amateur Station is not used for any activity directly related to program production or newsgathering for broadcast purposes. C- If the station rebroadcasting the signal feels that such action would benefit the public. D- When no other forms of communication exist. Why would a large size resistor be substituted for a smaller one of the same resistance? A- To obtain better response. B- To obtain a higher current gain. C- To increase power dissipation capability. D- To produce a greater parallel impedance. Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station be used for an activity related to program production or news gathering for broadcast purposes? A- The programs or news produced with the assistance of an Amateur Station must be taped for broadcast at a later time. B- An Amateur Station may be used for news gathering and program production only by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO. C- Under no circumstances. D- Programs or news produced with the assistance of an Amateur Station must mention the call sign of the station. When 120 Volts is measured across a 47000 Ohm Resistor, how much current is flowing through it? A- 392A- B- 39.2A- C- 26 mA. D- 2.6 mA. How is the call sign WV2BPZ stated phonetically? A- Whisky Victor Two Bravo Papa Zulu. B- Willie Victor Two Bravo Papa Zulu. C- Whiskey Victor Tango Bravo Papa Zulu. D- Willie Virginia Two Boston Peter Zanzibar. What emission type is F1B? A- Amplitude Shift Keyed telegraphy. B- Frequency Shift Keyed telegraphy. C- Frequency Modulated telephony. D- Phase Modulated telephony. During the commuter rush hours, which types of operation should relinquish the use of the repeater? A- Mobile operators. B- Low power stations. C- Highway traffic information nets. D- Third-party traffic nets. What emission does not have sidebands resulting from modulation? A- A3E B- N0N C- F3E D- F2B At what time of day does maximum ionization of the Ionosphere occur? A- Dusk. B- Midnight. C- Dawn. D- Midday. Which frequencies are attenuated by a Low Pass Filter? A- Those above its Cut Off Frequency. B- Those within its Cut Off Frequency. C- Within 50 kHz on either side of its Cut Off Frequency. D- Those below its Cut Off Frequency. What is a REPEATER FREQUENCY COORDINATOR? A- Someone who coordinates the assembly of a repeater station. B- Someone who provides advice on what kind of system to buy. C- The club's repeater trustee. D- A person of group that recommends frequency pairs for repeater usage. What is the emission symbol for Telephony by Frequency Modulation? A- F2B. B- F3E. C- A3E. D- F1B. What should be done before installing an Amateur Station within one mile of an FCC monitoring station? A- The Amateur should apply to the FCC for a Special Temporary Authority for operation within the shadow of the monitoring facility's antenna system. B- The Amateur should make sure a line-of-sight path does not exist between the Amateur Station and the monitoring facility. C- The Amateur should consult with the Commission to protect the monitoring facility from harmful interference. D- The Amateur should make sure the effective radiated power of the Amateur Station will be less than 200 watts P.E.P. in the direction of the monitoring facility. What characteristic makes emission F3E especially well suited for local VHF/UHF radiocommunications? A- Good audio fidelity and intelligibility under weak signal conditions. B- Good audio fidelity and high signal to noise ratio above a certain signal amplitude threshold. C- Better rejection of multipath distortion than the AM modes. D- Better carrier frequency stability than the Am modes. What is the lowest region of the Ionosphere that is useful for long distance radio wave propagation? A- The D layer. B- The E layer. C- The F1 layer. D- The F2 layer. How many directly driven elements does a Yagi Antenna have? A- None; they are all parasitic. B- One. C- Two. D- All elements are directly driven. How much electrical current flowing through the Human Body is usually painful? A- As little as 50 milliamperes may be painful. B- Approximately 10 amperes is required to be painful. C- More than 20 amperes is needed to be painful to a human being. D- No amount of current will be painful. Voltages of over 2000 volts are always painful, however. What is the general relationship between frequencies passing through a Feed Line and the losses in the Feed Line? A- Loss is independent of frequency. B- Loss increases with increasing frequency. C- Loss decreases with increasing frequency. D- There is no predictable relationship. Where should a reflectometer be inserted into a long antenna transmission line in order to obtain the most valid Standing Wave Ratio indication? A- At any Quarter Wavelength interval along the transmission line. B- At the receiver end. C- At the antenna end. D- At any even Half Wavelength interval along the transmission line. Under what circumstances, if any, may singing be transmitted by an Amateur Station? A- When the singing produces no dissonances or spurious emissions. B- When it is used to jam an illegal transmission. C- Only above 1215 MHz. D- Transmitting music is not permitted in the Amateur Service. If the color bands on a group of resistors indicate that that they all have the same resistance, what further information about each resistor is needed to select those that have nearly equal value? A- The working voltage rating of each resistor. B- The composition of each resistor. C- The tolerance of each resistor. D- The current rating of each resistor. How is the call sign NB8LXG stated phonetically? A- November Bravo Eight Lima Xray Golf. B- Nancy Baker Eight Love Xray George. C- Norway Boston Eight London Xray Germany. D- November Bravo Eight Xray Germany. What is a High Pass Filter usually connected to? A- The Transmitter and the Transmatch. B- The Transmatch and the Transmission line. C- The Television receiving antenna and a Television receiver's antenna input. D- The Transmission line and the Transmitting Antenna. How is the call sign WX9HKS stated phonetically? A- Whiskey Xray Nine Kilo Sierra B- Willie Xray November Hotel King Sierra C- Washington Xray Nine Honolulu Kentucky Santiago D- Whiskey Xray Nine Henry King Sugar What is a HEAT SINK? A- A device used to heat an electrical component uniformly. B- A device used to remove heat from an electronic component. C- A tub in which circuit boards are soldered. D- A fan used for transmitter cooling. Why should local Amateur communications be conducted on VHF and UHF frequencies? A- To minimize interference on HF bands capable of long distance skywave communication. B- Because greater output power is permitted on VHF and UHF C- Because HF transmissions are not propagated locally. D- Because absorption is greater at VHF and UHF frequencies What is the emission symbol for Telephony by Amplitude Modulation? A- A1A. B- A3E. C- J2B. D- F3E. When two stations are within each other's skip zone on the frequency being used, what mode of propagation would it be desirable to use? A- Ground Wave propagation. B- Sky Wave propagation. C- Scatter Mode propagation. D- Ionospheric Ducting propagation. What is a QUBICAL QUAD ANTENNA? A- Four parallel metal tubes, each approximately 1/2 electrical wavelength long. B- Two or more parallel four sided wire loops, each approximately one electrical wavelength long. C- A vertical conductor 1/4 electrical wavelength high, fed at the bottom. D- A center fed wire 1/2 electrical wavelength long. How much electrical current flowing through the Human Body is usually fatal? A- As little as 100 milliamperes may be fatal. B- Approximately 10 amperes is required to be fatal. C- More than 20 amperes is needed to kill a human being. D- No amount of current will harm you. Voltages of over 2000 volts are always fatal, however. Minimum ionization of the Ionosphere occurs daily at what time? A- Shortly before Dawn. B- Just after Midday. C- Just after Dusk. D- Shortly before Midnight. What is the electromagnetic wave polarization of most Man Made Noise in the HF/VHF spectrum? A- Left Hand Circular. B- Vertically. C- Right Hand Circular. D- Horizontally. Where should the Main Power line switch for a High Voltage Power Supply be situated? A- Inside the cabinet, to interrupt power when the cabinet is opened. B- On the rear panel of the High Voltage Supply. C- Where it can be seen and reached easily. D- This supply should not be switch operated. As the operating frequency decreases, what happens to conductor losses in a feed line? A- The losses decreases. B- The losses increases. C- The losses remains the same. D- The losses become infinite. Where in the antenna transmission line should a Peak Reading Wattmeter be attached to determine the transmitter power output? A- At the transmitter output. B- At the antenna feedpoint. C- One Half wavelength from the antenna feedpoint. D- One Quarter wavelength from the transmitter output. What is an UNBALANCED ANTENNA? A- An antenna (or a driven element in an array) that is not symmetrical about the feed point. B- A symmetrical antenna having neither half connected to ground. C- An antenna (or a driven element in an array) that is symmetrical about the feed point. D- A symmetrical antenna with both halves coupled to ground at uneven intervals to balance out harmonics. What is the device that can indicate impedance mismatches in an antenna system? A- A field strength meter. B- A set of lecher wires. C- A wavemeter. D- A reflectometer. What is a ONE-WAY RADIOCOMMUNICATION? A- A communication in which propagation at the frequency in use supports signal travel in only one direction. B- A communication in which different emissions are used in each direction. C- A communication in which an Amateur Station transmits to and receives from a station in a radio service other than Amateur. D- A transmission to which no on-the-air response is desired or expected. What is an Inductor CORE? A- The central portion of a coil; it may be made from air, iron, brass, or other material. B- A tight coil of wire used in a transformer. C- The insulating material placed between the plates of an Inductor. D- The point at which an Inductor is tapped to produce resonance. What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B transmission between 50 and 220 MHz? A- 56 kilobaud. B- 19.6 kilobaud. C- 1200 baud. D- 300 baud. What is OHM'S LAW? A- A mathematical relationship between resistance, current and applied voltage in a circuit. B- A mathematical relationship between current, resistance and power in a circuit. C- A mathematical relationship between current, voltage and power in a circuit. D- A mathematical relationship between resistance, voltage and power in a circuit. Under what circumstances, if any, may a third party participate in radiocommunications from an Amateur Station? A- A control operator must continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to insure compliance with the rules. In addition, contact may only be made in the US and countries with which the US has a third-party traffic agreement. B- A control operator must continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to insure compliance with the rules only if contacts are made with Amateurs in countries with which the US has no third party agreement. C- A control operator must continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to insure compliance with the rules. In addition, the control operator must key the transmitter and make the station identification. D- A control operator must continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to insure compliance with the rules. In addition, if contacts are made on frequencies below 30 MHz., the control operator must transmit the call signs of both stations involved in the contact at 10 minute intervals. What is an S-METER? A- A meter used to measure sideband suppression. B- A meter used to measure spurious emissions from a transmitter. C- A meter used to measure relative signal strength in a receiver. D- A meter used to measure solar flux. Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 223.50 MHz.? A- Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice only. B- Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only. C- Extra, Advanced, General only. D- Extra, Advanced only. What is an INDUCTOR? A- An electronic component that stores energy in an electric field. B- An electronic component that converts a high voltage to a lower voltage. C- An electronic component that opposes dc while allowing AC to pass. D- An electronic component that stores energy in a magnetic field. Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 146.52 MHz.? A- Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice only. B- Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only. C- Extra, Advanced, General only. D- Extra, Advanced only. What is the unit measurement of Resistance? A- Volt. B- Ampere. C- Joule. D- Ohm. What classes of radio stations may be automatically retransmitted by an Amateur Station? A- FCC licensed commercial stations. B- Federally or state-authorized Civil Defense stations. C- Amateur radio stations. D- National Weather Service bulletin stations. Describe an INDUCTOR. A- A semiconductor in a conducting shield. B- Two parallel conducting plates. C- A straight wire conductor mounted inside a Faraday shield. D- A coil of conducting wire. What is the most common frequency shift for emission F2B transmissions in the Amateur VHF bands? A- 85 Hz. B- 170 Hz. C- 425 Hz. D- 850 Hz. What is emission type N0N? A- Unmodulated Carrier. B- Telegraphy by On/Off keying. C- Telegraphy by keyed tone. D- Telegraphy by Frequency Shift Keying. If a directional rf wattmeter indicates 90 Watts forward power and 10 Watts reflected power, what is the actual transmitter forward power? A- 10 watts. B- 80 watts. C- 90 watts. D- 100 watts. What is a BALUN? A- A device that can be used to convert an antenna designed to be fed at the center so that it may be fed at one end. B- A device that may be installed on a Balanced Antenna so that it may be fed with unbalanced feed line. C- A device that can be installed on an antenna to produce Horizontally Polarized or Vertically Polarized waves. D- A device used to allow an antenna to operate on more than one band. What is a REFLECTOMETER? A- An instrument used to measure signals reflector from the Ionosphere. B- An instrument used to measure Standing Wave Ratio. C- An instrument used to measure transmission line impedance. D- An instrument used to measure radiation resistance. Which language(s) must be used, when making the station identification by telephony. A- The language being used for the contact may be used if it is not English, providing the U.S. has a third-party traffic agreement with that country. B- English must be used for identification. C- Any language may be used, if the country which uses that language is a member of the International Telecommunication Union. D- The language being used for the contact must be used for identification purposes. What result might be expected when using a Speech Processor with an emission J3E transmitter? A- A lower plate-current reading. B- A less natural-sounding voice. C- A cooler operating power supply. D- Greater PEP output. Notwithstanding the numerical limitations in the FCC Rules, how much transmitting power shall be used by an Amateur Station. A- There is no regulation other than the numerical limits. B- The minimum power level required to achieve S9 signal reports. C- The minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communication. D- The maximum power available, as long as it is under the allowable limit. What is the primary function of a Resistor? A- To store an electric charge. B- To store a magnetic field. C- To match a high impedance source to a low impedance load D- To limit the current in an electric circuit. What is the maximum frequency shift permitted for emission F1B when transmitted above 50-MHz.? A- 100 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater. B- 500 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater. C- 1000 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater. D- 5000 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater. How is power calculated when the current and voltage in a circuit are known? A- E = I x R. B- P = I x E. C- P = I^2 / R. D- P = E / I. Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station transmit radiocommunications containing indecent words? A- Indecent words are permitted when they do not cause interference to any other radio communication or signal. B- Indecent words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through repeaters or auxiliary stations. C- Indecent words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among Amateurs that they should not be used on the air. D- Indecent words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions. What factors must be considered when selecting a capacitor for a circuit? A- Type of capacitor, capacitance and voltage rating. B- Type of capacitor, capacitance and the Kilowatt-Hour rating. C- The amount of capacitance, the temperature coefficient and the KVA rating. D- The type of capacitor, the microscopy coefficient and the temperature coefficient.
