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G2 – OPERATING PROCEDURES [5 Exam Questions – 5 Groups] 60 Questions Flashcards

1
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“Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?”

A. Upper sideband
B. Lower sideband
C. Suppressed sideband
D. Double sideband

A

A. Upper sideband

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“Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands?”

A. Upper sideband
B. Lower sideband
C. Suppressed sideband
D. Double sideband

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B. Lower sideband

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“Which mode is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF bands?”

A. Upper sideband
B. Lower sideband
C. Suppressed sideband
D. Double sideband

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A. Upper sideband

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“Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17- and 12-meter bands?”

A. Upper sideband
B. Lower sideband
C. Suppressed sideband
D. Double sideband

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A. Upper sideband

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

A. Frequency modulation
B. Double sideband
C. Single sideband
D. Single phase modulation

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C. Single sideband

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

A. Very high-fidelity voice modulation
B. Less subject to interference from atmospheric static crashes
C. Ease of tuning on receive and immunity to impulse noise
D. Less bandwidth used and greater power efficiency

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D. Less bandwidth used and greater power efficiency

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“Which of the following statements is true of single sideband (SSB)?”

A. Only one sideband and the carrier are transmitted; the other sideband is suppressed
B. Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed
C. SSB is the only voice mode authorized on the 20-, 15-, and 10-meter amateur bands
D. SSB is the only voice mode authorized on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter amateur bands

A

B. Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed

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

A. Say “QRZ” several times, followed by your call sign
B. Say your call sign once
C. Say “Breaker Breaker”
D. Say “CQ” followed by the call sign of either station

A

B. Say your call sign once

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

A. Lower sideband is more efficient than upper sideband at these frequencies
B. Lower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bands
C. Because it is fully compatible with an AM detector
D. It is commonly accepted amateur practice

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D. It is commonly accepted amateur practice

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10
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“Which of the following statements is true of VOX operation versus PTT operation?”

A. The received signal is more natural sounding
B. It allows “hands free” operation
C. It occupies less bandwidth
D. It provides more power output

A

B. It allows “hands free” operation

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

A. Any caller is welcome to respond
B. Only stations in Germany
C. Any stations outside the lower 48 states
D. Only contest stations

A

C. Any stations outside the lower 48 states

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“What control is typically adjusted for proper ALC setting on a single sideband transceiver?”

A. RF clipping level
B. Transmit audio or microphone gain
C. Antenna inductance or capacitance
D. Attenuator level

A

B. Transmit audio or microphone gain

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“Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies?”

A. Nets have priority
B. QSOs in progress have priority
C. Except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency
D. Contest operations should yield to non-contest use of frequencies

A

C. Except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency

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

A. Inform your local emergency coordinator
B. Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed
C. Immediately decrease power to avoid interfering with the station in distress
D. Immediately cease all transmissions

A

B. Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed

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“What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact creating interference from other stations using the frequency?”

A. Advise the interfering stations that you are on the frequency and that you have priority
B. Decrease power and continue to transmit
C. Attempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner
D. Switch to the opposite sideband

A

C. Attempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner

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

A. 5 Hz to 50 Hz
B. 150 Hz to 500 Hz
C. 1 kHz to 3 kHz
D. 3 kHz to 6 kHz

A

B. 150 Hz to 500 Hz

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“When selecting an SSB transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?”

A. 5 Hz to 50 Hz
B. 150 Hz to 500 Hz
C. 2 kHz to 3 kHz
D. Approximately 6 kHz

A

C. 2 kHz to 3 kHz

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“How can you avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?”

A. Send “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign
B. Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ
C. Send the letter “V” in Morse code several times and listen for a response, or say “test” several times and listen for a response
D. Send “QSY” on CW or if using phone, announce “the frequency is in use,” then give your call sign and listen for a response

A

A. Send “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign

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19
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“Which of the following complies with commonly accepted amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?”

A. Listen on the frequency for at least two minutes to be sure it is clear
B. Identify your station by transmitting your call sign at least 3 times
C. Follow the voluntary band plan
D. All these choices are correct

A

C. Follow the voluntary band plan

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20
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“What is the voluntary band plan restriction for US stations transmitting within the 48 contiguous states in the 50.1 MHz to 50.125 MHz band segment?”

A. Only contacts with stations not within the 48 contiguous states
B. Only contacts with other stations within the 48 contiguous states
C. Only digital contacts
D. Only SSTV contacts

A

A. Only contacts with stations not within the 48 contiguous states

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“Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?”

A. Only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license
B. Only a RACES net control operator
C. A person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license or an appropriate government official
D. Any control operator when normal communication systems are operational

A

A. Only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license

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“Which of the following is good amateur practice for net management?”

A. Always use multiple sets of phonetics during check-in
B. Have a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions
C. Transmit the full net roster at the beginning of every session
D. All these choices are correct

A

B. Have a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions

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23
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“How often may RACES training drills and tests be routinely conducted without special authorization?”

A. No more than 1 hour per month
B. No more than 2 hours per month
C. No more than 1 hour per week
D. No more than 2 hours per week

A

C. No more than 1 hour per week

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“Which of the following describes full break-in CW operation (QSK)?”

A. Breaking stations send the Morse code prosign “BK”
B. Automatic keyers, instead of hand keys, are used to send Morse code
C. An operator must activate a manual send/receive switch before and after every transmission
D. Transmitting stations can receive between code characters and elements

A

D. Transmitting stations can receive between code characters and elements

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“What should you do if a CW station sends “QRS?””

A. Send slower
B. Change frequency
C. Increase your power
D. Repeat everything twice

A

A. Send slower

26
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“What does it mean when a CW operator sends “KN” at the end of a transmission?”

A. No US stations should call
B. Operating full break-in
C. Listening only for a specific station or stations
D. Closing station now

A

C. Listening only for a specific station or stations

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“What does the Q signal “QRL?” mean?”

A. “Will you keep the frequency clear?”
B. “Are you operating full break-in?” or “Can you operate full break-in?”
C. “Are you listening only for a specific station?”
D. “Are you busy?” or “Is this frequency in use?”

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D. “Are you busy?” or “Is this frequency in use?”

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

A. The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no slower than the CQ
B. The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no faster than the CQ
C. At the standard calling speed of 10 wpm
D. At the standard calling speed of 5 wpm

A

B. The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no faster than the CQ

29
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“What does the term “zero beat” mean in CW operation?”

A. Matching the speed of the transmitting station
B. Operating split to avoid interference on frequency
C. Sending without error
D. Matching the transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal

A

D. Matching the transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal

30
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“When sending CW, what does a “C” mean when added to the RST report?”

A. Chirpy or unstable signal
B. Report was read from an S meter rather than estimated
C. 100 percent copy
D. Key clicks

A

A. Chirpy or unstable signal

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Q

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

A. SK
B. BK
C. AR
D. KN

A

C. AR

32
Q

“What does the Q signal “QSL” mean?”

A. Send slower
B. We have already confirmed the contact
C. I have received and understood
D. We have worked before

A

C. I have received and understood

33
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“What does the Q signal “QRN” mean?”

A. Send more slowly
B. Stop sending
C. Zero beat my signal
D. I am troubled by static

A

D. I am troubled by static

34
Q

“What does the Q signal “QRV” mean?”

A. You are sending too fast
B. There is interference on the frequency
C. I am quitting for the day
D. I am ready to receive

A

D. I am ready to receive

35
Q

“What is the Volunteer Monitor Program?”

A. Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations
B. Amateur volunteers who conduct amateur licensing examinations
C. Amateur volunteers who conduct frequency coordination for amateur VHF repeaters
D. Amateur volunteers who use their station equipment to help civil defense organizations in times of emergency

A

A. Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations

36
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“Which of the following are objectives of the Volunteer Monitor Program?”

A. To conduct efficient and orderly amateur licensing examinations
B. To provide emergency and public safety communications
C. To coordinate repeaters for efficient and orderly spectrum usage
D. To encourage amateur radio operators to self-regulate and comply with the rules

A

D. To encourage amateur radio operators to self-regulate and comply with the rules

37
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“What procedure may be used by Volunteer Monitors to localize a station whose continuous carrier is holding a repeater on in their area?”

A. Compare vertical and horizontal signal strengths on the input frequency
B. Compare beam headings on the repeater input from their home locations with that of other Volunteer Monitors
C. Compare signal strengths between the input and output of the repeater
D. All these choices are correct

A

B. Compare beam headings on the repeater input from their home locations with that of other Volunteer Monitors

38
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“Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection map?”

A. A map that shows accurate land masses
B. A map that shows true bearings and distances from a specific location
C. A map that shows the angle at which an amateur satellite crosses the equator
D. A map that shows the number of degrees longitude that an amateur satellite appears to move westward at the equator with each orbit

A

B. A map that shows true bearings and distances from a specific location

39
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“Which of the following indicates that you are looking for an HF contact with any station?”

A. Sign your call sign once, followed by the words “listening for a call” – if no answer, change frequency and repeat
B. Say “QTC” followed by “this is” and your call sign – if no answer, change frequency and repeat
C. Repeat “CQ” a few times, followed by “this is,” then your call sign a few times, then pause to listen, repeat as necessary
D. Transmit an unmodulated carried for approximately 10 seconds, followed by “this is” and your call sign, and pause to listen – repeat as necessary

A

C. Repeat “CQ” a few times, followed by “this is,” then your call sign a few times, then pause to listen, repeat as necessary

40
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“How is a directional antenna pointed when making a “long-path” contact with another station?”

A. Toward the rising sun
B. Along the gray line
C. 180 degrees from the station’s short-path heading
D. Toward the north

A

C. 180 degrees from the station’s short-path heading

41
Q

“Which of the following are examples of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?”

A. Able, Baker, Charlie, Dog
B. Adam, Boy, Charles, David
C. America, Boston, Canada, Denmark
D. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta

A

D. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta

42
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“Why do many amateurs keep a station log?”

A. The FCC requires a log of all international contacts
B. The FCC requires a log of all international third-party traffic
C. The log provides evidence of operation needed to renew a license without retest
D. To help with a reply if the FCC requests information about your station

A

D. To help with a reply if the FCC requests information about your station

43
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“Which of the following is required when participating in a contest on HF frequencies?”

A. Submit a log to the contest sponsor
B. Send a QSL card to the stations worked, or QSL via Logbook of The World
C. Identify your station according to normal FCC regulations
D. All these choices are correct

A

C. Identify your station according to normal FCC regulations

44
Q

“What is QRP operation?”

A. Remote piloted model control
B. Low-power transmit operation
C. Transmission using Quick Response Protocol
D. Traffic relay procedure net operation

A

B. Low-power transmit operation

45
Q

“Why are signal reports typically exchanged at the beginning of an HF contact?”

A. To allow each station to operate according to conditions
B. To be sure the contact will count for award programs
C. To follow standard radiogram structure
D. To allow each station to calibrate their frequency display

A

A. To allow each station to operate according to conditions

46
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“Which mode is normally used when sending RTTY signals via AFSK with an SSB transmitter?”

A. USB
B. DSB
C. CW
D. LSB

A

D. LSB

47
Q

“What is VARA?”

A. A low signal-to-noise digital mode used for EME (moonbounce)
B. A digital protocol used with Winlink
C. A radio direction finding system used on VHF and UHF
D.A DX spotting system using a network of software defined radios

A

B. A digital protocol used with Winlink

48
Q

“What symptoms may result from other signals interfering with a PACTOR or VARA transmission?”

A. Frequent retries or timeouts
B. Long pauses in message transmission
C. Failure to establish a connection between stations
D. All these choices are correct

A

D. All these choices are correct

49
Q

“Which of the following is good practice when choosing a transmitting frequency to answer a station calling CQ using FT8?”

A. Always call on the station’s frequency
B. Call on any frequency in the waterfall except the station’s frequency
C. Find a clear frequency during the same time slot as the calling station
D. Find a clear frequency during the alternate time slot to the calling station

A

D. Find a clear frequency during the alternate time slot to the calling station

50
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“What is the standard sideband for JT65, JT9, FT4, or FT8 digital signal when using AFSK?”

A. LSB
B. USB
C. DSB
D. SSB

A

B. USB

51
Q

“What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands?”

A. 85 Hz
B. 170 Hz
C. 425 Hz
D. 850 Hz

A

B. 170 Hz

52
Q

“Which of the following is required when using FT8?”

A. A special hardware modem
B. Computer time accurate to within approximately 1 second
C. Receiver attenuator set to -12 dB
D. A vertically polarized antenna

A

B. Computer time accurate to within approximately 1 second

53
Q

“In what segment of the 20-meter band are most digital mode operations commonly found?”

A. At the bottom of the slow-scan TV segment, near 14.230 MHz
B. At the top of the SSB phone segment, near 14.325 MHz
C. In the middle of the CW segment, near 14.100 MHz
D. Between 14.070 MHz and 14.100 MHz

A

D. Between 14.070 MHz and 14.100 MHz

54
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“How do you join a contact between two stations using the PACTOR protocol?”

A. Send broadcast packets containing your call sign while in MONITOR mode
B. Transmit a steady carrier until the PACTOR protocol times out and disconnects
C. Joining an existing contact is not possible, PACTOR connections are limited to two stations
D. Send a NAK code

A

C. Joining an existing contact is not possible, PACTOR connections are limited to two stations

55
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“Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?”

A. Send an email to the system control operator
B. Send QRL in Morse code
C. Respond when the station broadcasts its SSID
D. Transmit a connect message on the station’s published frequency

A

D. Transmit a connect message on the station’s published frequency

56
Q

“What is the primary purpose of an Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) mesh network?”

A. To provide FM repeater coverage in remote areas
B. To provide real time propagation data by monitoring amateur radio transmissions worldwide
C. To provide high-speed data services during an emergency or community event
D. To provide DX spotting reports to aid contesters and DXers

A

C. To provide high-speed data services during an emergency or community event

57
Q

“Which of the following describes Winlink?”

A. An amateur radio wireless network to send and receive email on the internet
B. A form of Packet Radio
C. A wireless network capable of both VHF and HF band operation
D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

58
Q

“What is another name for a Winlink Remote Message Server?”

A. Terminal Node Controller
B. Gateway
C. RJ-45
D. Printer/Server

A

B. Gateway

59
Q

“What could be wrong if you cannot decode an RTTY or other FSK signal even though it is apparently tuned in properly?”

A. The mark and space frequencies may be reversed
B. You may have selected the wrong baud rate
C. You may be listening on the wrong sideband
D. All these choices are correct

A

D. All these choices are correct

60
Q

“Which of the following is a common location for FT8?”

A. Anywhere in the voice portion of the band
B. Anywhere in the CW portion of the band
C. Approximately 14.074 MHz to 14.077 MHz
D. Approximately 14.110 MHz to 14.113 MHz

A

C. Approximately 14.074 MHz to 14.077 MHz

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