Chapter 1

Question 1

On which HF/MF bands is a General class license holder granted all amateur frequency privileges?

Answer 1

160 meters, 60 meters, 30 meters, 17 meters, 12 meters, and 10 meters

G1A01

Question 2

On which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited?

Answer 2

30 meters

G1A02

Question 3

On which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited?

Answer 3

30 meters

G1A03

Question 4

Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication only specific channels, rather than frequency ranges?

Answer 4

60 meters

G1A04

Question 5

Which of the following frequencies is in the General class portion of the 40-meter band (in ITU Region 2)?

Answer 5

7.250 MHZ

G1A05

Question 6

When choosing a transmitter frequency, what should you do to comply with good amateur practice?

Answer 6

G1B08

Question 7

Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies in non-emergency situations?

Answer 7

G1B01

Question 8

What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact and you notice interference from other stations on the frequency?

Answer 8

G2B03

Question 9

When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?

Answer 9

G2B05

Question 10

What is the practical way to avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?

Answer 10

G2B06

Question 11

Which of the following complies with good amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?

Answer 11

G2B07

Question 12

What does the Q signal “QRL” mean?

Answer 12

G2C04

Question 13

Which of the following are examples of NATO Phonetic Alphabet?

Answer 13

G2D07

Question 14

What is normally meant by operating a transceiver in “split” mode?

Answer 14

G4A03

Question 15

Which of the following is a common use for the dual-VFO feature on a transceiver?

Answer 15

G4A12

Question 16

Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating in the 60-meter band?

Answer 16

G1C12

Question 17

What is the recommended way to break into a phone contact?

Answer 17

G2A08

Question 18

Generally, who should response to a station in the contiguous 48 states who calls “CQ DX”?

Answer 18

G2A11

Question 19

What is the voluntary band plan restriction for U.S. stations transmitting within the 48 contiguous states in the 50.1 to 60.125 MHz ban d segment?

Answer 19

G2B08

Question 20

Which of the following is a good way to indicate on a clear frequency in the HF phone bands that you are looking for a contact with any station?

Answer 20

G2D05

Question 21

What is a reason why many amateur’s keep a station log?

Answer 21

G2D08

Question 22

Which of the following is required when participating in a context on HF frequencies?

Answer 22

G2D09

Question 23

Which sideband is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?

Answer 23

G2A01

Question 24

Which of the following modes is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160-meter, 75-meter, and 40-meter bands?

Answer 24

G2A02

Question 25

Which of the following is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF bands?

Answer 25

G2A03

Question 26

Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 1-meter and 12-meter bands?

Answer 26

G2A04

Question 27

Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the HF amateur bands?

Answer 27

G2A05

Question 28

Which of the following is an advantage when using single sideband as compared to other analog voice modes on the HF amateur bands?

Answer 28

G2A06

Question 29

Which of the following statements is true of the single sideband voice mode?

Answer 29

G2A07

Question 30

Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-meter, 75-meter and 40-meter bands?

Answer 30

G2A09

Question 31

When sending CW, what does a "C" mean when added to the RST report?

Answer 31

G2C07

Question 32

What does the Q signal "QRN" mean?

Answer 32

G2C10

Question 33

Which of the following statement is true of voice VOX operation versus PTT operation?

Answer 33

G2A10

Question 34

Which of the following describes full break-in telegraphy (QSK)?

Answer 34

G2C01

Question 35

What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS"?

Answer 35

G2C02

Question 36

What does it mean when a CW operator sends "KN" at the end of a transmission?

Answer 36

G2C03

Question 37

What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse code?

Answer 37

G2C05

Question 38

What does the terms "zero beat" mean in CW operaton?

Answer 38

G2C06

Question 39

What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message when using CW?

Answer 39

G2C08

Question 40

What does the Q signa "QSL" mean?

Answer 40

G2C09

Question 41

What does the Q signal "QRV" mean?

Answer 41

G2C11

Question 42

What is the purpose of an electronic keyer?

Answer 42

G4A10

Question 43

What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?

Answer 43

G2B02

Question 44

What may be the control operation of an amateru station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?

Answer 44

G2B09

Question 45

When is an amateur station allowed to use any means at its disposal to assist another station in distress?

Answer 45

G2B10

Question 46

What frequency should be used to send a distress call?

Answer 46

G2B11