ACMA Amateur Radio Regulations Exam case studies
ACMA Amateur Radio Regulations Exam · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The ACMA Amateur Radio Regulations Exam is a knowledge assessment for people who want to operate an amateur radio station in Australia. Under the amateur class licence, which commenced on 19 February 2024, a qualified person holding a suitable call sign may operate an amateur station. The class licence is a major shift: operators on shared frequencies do not need to pay fees or apply, but they must follow the licence rules. This exam tests whether you understand those rules before you transmit. The ACMA Amateur Radio Regulations Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,452 words.
1The 5 W Handheld on a 50 W Foundation Licence
Priya holds an Australian foundation licence, which authorises a maximum transmitter power of 10 W. She owns a handheld transceiver whose low setting is 5 W and high setting is 8 W.
520 words, about 3 min2The Unlicensed Visitor Wanting to Transmit
Marcus holds a standard amateur licence. His friend Dev has no amateur licence at all but has studied electronics and wants to try a contact.
476 words, about 2 min3The Busy Repeater and the Long Overs
During a Sunday morning net on a 2 m repeater, station VK3ABC holds the repeater for nearly four minutes describing his new antenna. Two other stations have already called in and been told to wait.
504 words, about 3 min4Choosing and Using a Call Sign After a Move
A standard licensee, VK2QRP, moves from New South Wales to Queensland and takes his radio equipment with him. He continues to sign VK2QRP from his new home.
475 words, about 2 min5Power, Band Edges and the 10 W Limit on a Standard Licence
Sam holds a standard amateur licence. He is testing a new HF dipole and wants to compare signal reports on 80 m, 40 m and 20 m.
477 words, about 2 min