Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate Exam

Question 1

What radio frequency are used at Jandakot for ‘Jandakot Ground’?

Ref: ERSA

Answer 1

124.30

Question 2

What radio frequency are used at Jandakot for ‘Jandakot Tower (06L/24R)’?

Ref: ERSA

Answer 2

118.10

Question 3

What radio frequency are used at Jandakot for ‘Jandakot Tower (06R/24L)’?

Ref: ERSA

Answer 3

119.40

Question 4

What radio frequency are used at Jandakot for ‘Jandakot Tower (12/30)’?

Ref: ERSA

Answer 4

118.10

Question 5

What radio frequency are used at Jandakot for ‘Jandakot ATIS’?

Ref: ERSA

Answer 5

128.65

Question 6

If your aircraft is equipped with a transponder, what code should you squawk if transmitting a MAYDAY call?

Ref: AIP

Answer 6

7700

Question 7

If your aircraft is equipped with a transponder, what code should you squawk if you have a radio failure?

Ref: AIP

Answer 7

7600

Question 8

What is a major limitation of VHF radios?

Ref: Radio Theory Booklet

Answer 8

Reception is only possible where two stations are within line of sight of each other.

Question 9

What is the frequency range available for aviation communications?

Ref: Radio Theory Booklet

Answer 9

118.00 - 135.95

Question 10

If a radio failure occurs, what kind of signal would you expect from ‘Jandakot Tower’ to give you a landing clearance?

Ref: AIP ENR 13.1

Answer 10

Steady green light when on finals

Question 11

What message would the tower be conveying, if you see a flashing red light while on finals?

Ref: AIP ENR 13.1

Answer 11

Aerodrome unsafe, go-around

Question 12

If you switch the radio on, but no frequency appears on the display and nothing is heard on the radio, what is the possible cause?

Ref: ?

Answer 12

Avionics Master may be fitted, and hence be controlling all radios together.

Question 13

How close (or far away) should your microphone be from your mouth (approximately)?

Ref: Radio Theory Booklet

Answer 13

Just about touching top lip