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Question 1Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Under Part 97, what is the fundamental purpose of the Amateur Radio Service?

  1. To furnish a commercial broadcast service to the general public
  2. To operate unlicensed low-power devices in shared spectrum
  3. To provide a voluntary noncommercial communication service, especially for emergency communications Correct answer.
  4. To coordinate public safety dispatch operations

Explanation

Part 97.1 lists the bases and purposes of the Amateur Radio Service, including recognition of its voluntary, noncommercial nature and its value for emergency communications. The service is expressly not intended to earn money or to serve as a broadcast medium.

Question 2Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Which agency administers the amateur service rules and issues amateur licenses in the United States?

  1. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration
  2. The Federal Communications Commission Correct answer.
  3. The Department of Homeland Security
  4. The American Radio Relay League

Explanation

The FCC administers the amateur service under 47 C.F.R. Part 97 and issues amateur operator and station licenses. Other entities may coordinate exams or advocate for amateurs but hold no licensing authority.

Question 3Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is the maximum transmitter power output a Technician licensee may use on the 2 meter band?

  1. 50 watts PEP
  2. 10 watts PEP
  3. 1500 watts PEP Correct answer.
  4. 200 watts PEP

Explanation

Part 97.13(c) and the frequency privilege table permit Technician class operators up to 1500 watts PEP output on the VHF and UHF bands where they hold privileges, including 2 meters. The limit is a maximum, not a requirement, and stations must still avoid interference.

Question 4Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

A Technician licensee wants to identify a station on 146.52 MHz. How often must the station identify?

  1. At the beginning and end of each communication and at least every 10 minutes during it Correct answer.
  2. Once per hour during the contact
  3. Only when the operator changes locations
  4. Only at the end of the contact

Explanation

Section 97.119 requires station identification at the beginning and end of each communication and at least every 10 minutes during the communication. On a repeater, the identification may be made by the control operator of the repeater under the conditions in the rules.

Question 5Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Which of these is a permissible one-way transmission for an amateur station?

  1. A weekly news bulletin to the general public
  2. A political endorsement broadcast to listeners
  3. A call for assistance in a life-threatening emergency Correct answer.
  4. A commercial advertisement for a local business

Explanation

Section 97.113 permits one-way transmissions only in specified situations, including emergency communications and brief transmissions necessary to establish contact. Routine broadcasts to the public and communications with pecuniary interest are prohibited.

Question 6Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What does the term "third-party communication" mean under Part 97?

  1. A message passed by an amateur station on behalf of a person other than the control operator Correct answer.
  2. A message relayed through a repeater
  3. A message sent by a station in another country
  4. A message exchanged between two licensed amateurs

Explanation

A third-party communication is one in which the amateur station transmits a message for a person other than the station licensee or control operator. Special rules govern third-party traffic with foreign stations.

Question 7Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

At what age may a person hold an amateur operator license?

  1. At least 18 years old
  2. At least 12 years old
  3. There is no minimum age Correct answer.
  4. At least 16 years old

Explanation

Part 97 imposes no minimum age for an amateur license; any person who passes the required examination may be licensed. Age is not a qualification in the rules.

Question 8Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

How long is an amateur operator/primary station license term?

  1. 2 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 8 years
  4. 10 years Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 97.25 states that an amateur license is normally issued for a term of 10 years from the date of issuance. Renewal may be applied for within the renewal window before expiration.

Question 9Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station transmits on 28.400 MHz. Which license class privileges apply to that frequency?

  1. Amateur Extra only
  2. General and Amateur Extra only
  3. Technician only
  4. Technician, General, and Amateur Extra Correct answer.

Explanation

The 10 meter band segment around 28.400 MHz is available to all three license classes, so Technician, General, and Amateur Extra operators may use it. The Technician 10 meter sub-band spans 28.000 to 28.500 MHz.

Question 10Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

A General class licensee is operating a station and a Technician class licensee is the control operator. Which privileges govern the transmission?

  1. The General privileges
  2. The privileges of the higher class in the room
  3. Whichever the operator prefers
  4. The Technician privileges Correct answer.

Explanation

Under section 97.103 and related provisions, when a station is under the control of a control operator, the transmission must be within the privileges of the control operator's license class. The station licensee's class does not raise the control operator's privileges.

Question 11Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is the required station identification when using a repeater that transmits its own identification?

  1. The user must identify using Morse code
  2. The user must always identify at the start and end of each transmission
  3. The user must identify only once per day
  4. The user need not identify if the repeater identifies at least every 10 minutes Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 97.119 allows a station communicating through a repeater to be identified by the repeater's automatic identification, provided the repeater identifies at least every 10 minutes. Otherwise the user must identify in the normal manner.

Question 12Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Which of the following communications is prohibited by section 97.113?

  1. A weather spotter report during a severe storm
  2. A net discussing antenna construction techniques
  3. A transmission of music as background entertainment during a contact Correct answer.
  4. A brief transmission to establish contact

Explanation

Section 97.113 prohibits transmitting music, except in specified incidental or emergency-related contexts, and bars communications intended for entertainment. Technical nets, weather reports, and brief contact-establishing transmissions are permitted.

Question 13Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

A Technician licensee wants to transmit on 7.030 MHz using CW. What is the result under Part 97?

  1. Permitted if the transmitter power is below 5 watts
  2. Permitted only during a declared emergency
  3. Permitted because CW is allowed on all amateur bands
  4. Not permitted because 40 meters is outside Technician privileges Correct answer.

Explanation

Technician class privileges do not include the 40 meter band; that band is available to General and Amateur Extra licensees. The mode used does not change the frequency privileges of the license class.

Question 14Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is the station call sign requirement for an amateur station operating under a special event call sign?

  1. The special event call sign replaces all identification requirements
  2. The station must identify with the special event call sign at the required intervals Correct answer.
  3. The station must identify using the call sign of the sponsoring club
  4. The station must identify only with the operator's primary call sign

Explanation

When operating under a special event call sign, the station identifies using that call sign at the intervals required by section 97.119. The special event call sign is the identification for the operation.

Question 15Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station is causing harmful interference to a nearby television receiver. What must the station operator do?

  1. Reduce power or take other steps to eliminate the interference Correct answer.
  2. Cease all amateur operation permanently
  3. Change to a frequency in another amateur band
  4. Continue operating because amateur stations have priority over TV reception

Explanation

Section 97.101 and related rules require amateur operators to use the minimum power necessary and to avoid causing harmful interference. The operator should take reasonable steps such as reducing power, improving filtering, or changing antennas to resolve the problem.

Question 16Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Which of the following best describes the control operator requirement for an amateur station?

  1. Only stations operating below 30 MHz need a control operator
  2. Control operators are needed only during contests
  3. Control operators are required only for repeater stations
  4. Every transmission must be under the control of a licensed control operator Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 97.103 requires that each amateur station have a control operator, and each transmission must be under the control of a licensed operator. The control operator is responsible for the proper operation of the station.

Question 17Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station transmits a message for a non-amateur friend to a station in Canada. Which statement is correct?

  1. Third-party traffic to Canada is permitted because Canada is a party to the relevant agreement Correct answer.
  2. Third-party traffic requires prior FCC approval for each message
  3. Third-party traffic to Canada is prohibited in all cases
  4. Third-party traffic is permitted only if the message is an emergency

Explanation

Section 97.115 permits third-party communications with stations in countries whose administrations have agreed to such traffic, and Canada is among those countries. The message must still comply with the other content rules.

Question 18Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is the consequence of failing to renew an amateur license before it expires?

  1. The license expires, and operation requires a new license or renewal under the rules Correct answer.
  2. The license remains valid indefinitely as long as the operator keeps operating
  3. The license converts automatically to a General class license
  4. The call sign is reassigned to the operator's family

Explanation

An amateur license is valid only for its term; after expiration, the operator may not transmit until the license is renewed or a new license is granted under the applicable procedures. There is a limited grace period for renewal, but operation is not permitted once the license has expired.

Question 19Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

A Technician licensee uses a transmitter with a maximum output of 200 watts on 146.52 MHz. Is this permissible?

  1. Yes, but only during an emergency
  2. Yes, because the Technician maximum on 2 meters is 1500 watts PEP Correct answer.
  3. No, Technician power is limited to 50 watts on 2 meters
  4. No, because 2 meters is limited to 100 watts

Explanation

The Technician class maximum output on 2 meters is 1500 watts PEP, so 200 watts is within the limit. Operators should still use only the power necessary to carry out the communication.

Question 20Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Which of these activities is expressly permitted under section 97.113's exception for communications with pecuniary interest?

  1. Advertising a commercial service to the general amateur community
  2. A brief transmission to establish contact in an emergency Correct answer.
  3. Selling amateur radio equipment to another amateur during a contact
  4. Soliciting donations for a business

Explanation

Section 97.113 prohibits communications in which the station licensee or operator has a pecuniary interest, but it recognizes limited exceptions, including emergency communications. Routine sales or advertising over the air are not permitted.

Question 21Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station is operating under automatic control on a repeater. Which statement describes the control operator's responsibility?

  1. The control operator remains responsible for the proper operation of the station Correct answer.
  2. The control operator is relieved of responsibility because the station is automatic
  3. Responsibility shifts to the repeater owner's license class
  4. Responsibility is shared equally with all users of the repeater

Explanation

Section 97.103 places responsibility for proper operation on the control operator, and automatic control does not eliminate that responsibility. The control operator must ensure the station operates within the rules.

Question 22Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

A Technician licensee wants to operate on 50.100 MHz using SSB. What is the correct conclusion under Part 97?

  1. Not permitted, because SSB is not allowed on 6 meters
  2. Permitted only with a maximum of 10 watts
  3. Not permitted, because 6 meters requires a General class license
  4. Permitted, because Technician privileges include 6 meters Correct answer.

Explanation

Technician class privileges include the 6 meter band, where phone and CW operation are permitted within the applicable sub-bands. The 50.100 MHz segment is within Technician privileges.

Question 23Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station transmits a message on behalf of a third party to a station in a country that has not agreed to third-party traffic. What is the result?

  1. The communication is permitted if the control operator is an Amateur Extra
  2. The communication is permitted if the message is brief
  3. The communication is prohibited by the third-party traffic rules Correct answer.
  4. The communication is permitted if no payment is involved

Explanation

Section 97.115 permits third-party communications only with stations in countries whose administrations have agreed to such traffic. Sending third-party messages to stations in non-agreeing countries is prohibited regardless of brevity or license class.

Question 24Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the station licensee and the control operator when they are different people?

  1. Responsibility depends on which license class is higher
  2. Only the control operator bears responsibility, and the station licensee has none
  3. Both the station licensee and the control operator share responsibility for proper operation Correct answer.
  4. The station licensee is solely responsible for all transmissions, regardless of who controls the station

Explanation

Under section 97.103, the station licensee and the control operator are jointly responsible for the proper operation of the station. This shared responsibility means either may be accountable for rule violations.

Question 25Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station uses a repeater and the repeater's automatic identification fails. What must the users do?

  1. Use only Morse code identification
  2. Continue operating without identification because the repeater is responsible
  3. Identify their own transmissions in accordance with section 97.119 Correct answer.
  4. Cease operation until the repeater is repaired

Explanation

When a repeater's automatic identification does not meet the requirements of section 97.119, the users must provide their own identification in the normal manner. Responsibility for identification cannot be delegated to a non-functioning automatic system.

Question 26Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Under Part 97, what is the fundamental purpose stated for the Amateur Radio Service?

  1. Operating unlicensed radio experiments for hobbyists
  2. Offering a commercial alternative to cellular telephone networks
  3. Delivering broadcast programming to the general public
  4. Providing a voluntary noncommercial communication service, especially for emergency communications Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 97.1 sets out the basis and purpose of the Amateur Radio Service, including recognition of its value as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly for providing emergency communications. The other choices describe services that Part 97 does not establish.

Question 27Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Which agency has authority to make and enforce the rules governing the Amateur Radio Service in the United States?

  1. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration
  2. The Federal Communications Commission Correct answer.
  3. The International Telecommunication Union
  4. The American Radio Relay League

Explanation

The FCC administers the amateur service under 47 C.F.R. Part 97, which implements the Communications Act. The ARRL is a private membership organization, the ITU is an international treaty body, and NTIA manages federal government spectrum.

Question 28Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur operator holds a Technician class license. How is the operator's authority to transmit best described?

  1. The license authorizes all amateur frequencies without class restrictions
  2. The license confers operating privileges that are limited by the class of license held Correct answer.
  3. The license authorizes operation only under direct supervision of an Extra class licensee
  4. The license authorizes operation only on frequencies the licensee personally owns equipment for

Explanation

Part 97 grants operating privileges according to license class; Technician, General, Advanced, and Amateur Extra classes each carry different frequency and mode privileges. A license is not tied to specific equipment ownership, and Technician operators may transmit independently within their privileges.

Question 29Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What does Part 97 require of an amateur station's transmitter regarding spurious emissions?

  1. Spurious emissions are permitted as long as they fall outside the amateur bands
  2. Spurious emissions must be eliminated entirely by any means available
  3. Spurious emissions must be reduced to the greatest extent practicable and meet specified suppression levels Correct answer.
  4. Spurious emissions may be ignored if the station operates below 30 MHz

Explanation

Section 97.307 requires that emissions be reduced to the greatest extent practicable and sets technical standards for spurious emission suppression, with specific attenuation figures depending on frequency and power. Absolute elimination is not the standard; practicability and the specified limits are.

Question 30Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station transmits phone signals on 14.250 MHz. What is the maximum transmitter power output permitted for this emission under the general power rule for amateur stations?

  1. 1,500 watts PEP Correct answer.
  2. 2,000 watts PEP
  3. 100 watts PEP
  4. 200 watts PEP

Explanation

Section 97.313 sets a general maximum transmitter power of 1,500 watts PEP for amateur stations, subject to lower limits on certain bands and for certain license classes. The 200-watt figure applies to specific bands such as 30 meters, and 100 watts is not a general amateur limit.

Question 31Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is the minimum transmitter power control requirement for an amateur station under section 97.313?

  1. Operators must keep power below 50 watts at all times
  2. Operators must use the minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communication Correct answer.
  3. Operators must reduce power only when another station complains
  4. Operators must always run the maximum power the license class allows

Explanation

Section 97.313(a) requires that an amateur station use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications. Running maximum power routinely or waiting for complaints is inconsistent with that duty.

Question 32Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station in the United States contacts a station in another country. Which statement reflects the general rule on international communications?

  1. Contacts are permitted with foreign stations when permitted by the foreign administration and consistent with Part 97 Correct answer.
  2. Contacts with any foreign amateur station are prohibited unless prior FCC approval is obtained
  3. Contacts are permitted only when the foreign station holds an FCC-issued license
  4. Contacts are permitted only with countries that have signed a bilateral treaty with the United States

Explanation

Section 97.111 authorizes communications with amateur stations in other countries when the communication is permitted by the foreign administration and otherwise consistent with Part 97. No individual FCC approval or bilateral treaty is required for routine contacts.

Question 33Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Under Part 97, what is the meaning of a station operating under "remote control"?

  1. Control of the station's transmitter by a control operator who is not at the transmitter location Correct answer.
  2. Control exercised only through public telephone lines
  3. Operation in which no control operator is present at any location
  4. Operation in which the transmitter runs entirely without any human involvement

Explanation

Section 97.3 defines remote control as control of a station's transmitting apparatus by a control operator who is not at the control point at the transmitter location. It is distinct from automatic control, where no control operator is present at the control point.

Question 34Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Which of these is required of an amateur station that is capable of operating on frequencies outside the amateur bands?

  1. The station must not transmit outside the amateur bands, and the licensee is responsible for ensuring this Correct answer.
  2. The station must be limited to a single amateur band
  3. The station must be registered with the FCC before any transmission
  4. The transmitter must be modified to remove all non-amateur capability

Explanation

Part 97 requires amateur transmissions to stay within authorized amateur frequencies; the licensee bears responsibility for compliance regardless of what the equipment can do. Modification or registration is not required, and multiband operation is permitted within the rules.

Question 35Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station is used to transmit music to entertain a group of listeners. How does Part 97 treat this?

  1. It is permitted if the station identifies every 10 minutes
  2. It is prohibited because music transmissions are not authorized in the amateur service Correct answer.
  3. It is permitted on frequencies above 50 MHz only
  4. It is permitted if no commercial purpose is involved

Explanation

Section 97.113 prohibits transmissions of music, except for incidental music from an audio tone or a rebroadcast of shuttle or space station communications. The prohibition applies regardless of frequency or commercial intent.

Question 36Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What does Part 97 say about an amateur station transmitting communications for the purpose of broadcasting to the general public?

  1. Broadcasting is permitted only during declared emergencies
  2. Broadcasting is permitted on the VHF and UHF bands
  3. Broadcasting is prohibited, though certain one-way transmissions are specifically authorized Correct answer.
  4. Broadcasting is permitted if the content is noncommercial

Explanation

Section 97.113 prohibits transmissions intended for reception by the general public. Section 97.111 nonetheless authorizes specific one-way communications such as emergency communications, code practice, and information bulletins.

Question 37Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

How does Part 97 treat compensation received by an amateur operator for providing communications service?

  1. Compensation is permitted whenever the operator holds a General class license or higher
  2. Compensation is permitted only if the station uses less than 100 watts
  3. Compensation is prohibited, except where the operator is an employee of a government agency or the communication serves a public safety purpose Correct answer.
  4. Compensation is permitted if the operator reports the income to the FCC

Explanation

Section 97.113 prohibits an amateur operator from accepting compensation for communications services, with limited exceptions including government employees acting in the scope of employment and communications for public safety purposes. License class and power level do not create exceptions.

Question 38Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station is used for a communication whose purpose is to facilitate a commercial transaction for an employer. Which statement is correct under section 97.113?

  1. The communication is permitted if the employer is a nonprofit organization
  2. The communication is permitted if it is brief and identifies the station
  3. The communication is prohibited because it facilitates a commercial activity Correct answer.
  4. The communication is permitted if it occurs on 2 meters

Explanation

Section 97.113 prohibits communications that facilitate a commercial activity, with narrow exceptions such as emergency communications and certain public-safety communications. Brevity, band choice, or nonprofit status does not make a commercial-facilitating communication lawful.

Question 39Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

Under what circumstances may an amateur station transmit using a code or cipher that obscures the meaning of the message?

  1. Never, under any circumstances
  2. When the message is used to control an amateur satellite or space station, or for certain specified purposes Correct answer.
  3. Only when the message is intended for a station in another country
  4. Whenever the operator holds an Amateur Extra class license

Explanation

Section 97.113 prohibits transmitting messages in codes or ciphers intended to obscure their meaning, except for control signals for space stations, and for other specified purposes such as sending messages in code to a station in another country that permits it. License class does not create a general exception.

Question 40Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is required of an amateur station's identification when transmitting by radiotelegraphy (CW)?

  1. The call sign must be sent in plain language at least once every 30 minutes
  2. The call sign must be sent by International Morse code at least every 10 minutes and at the end of the communication Correct answer.
  3. The call sign must be sent only at the beginning of the contact
  4. The call sign must be sent by voice even when the emission is CW

Explanation

Section 97.119 requires the station to identify at least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a communication, and when using radiotelegraphy the identification must be sent by International Morse code. Voice identification is not required for CW emissions.

Question 41Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station transmits by telephony. What identification practice satisfies section 97.119?

  1. Sending the call sign in International Morse code every 10 minutes
  2. Displaying the call sign on the transceiver's front panel
  3. Transmitting the call sign by voice at least every 10 minutes and at the end of the communication Correct answer.
  4. Transmitting the call sign once at the start of the transmission only

Explanation

Section 97.119 requires identification at least every 10 minutes and at the end of the communication; for telephony, the call sign is transmitted by voice. A front-panel display or a single identification at the start does not satisfy the rule.

Question 42Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station is transmitting from a location other than the address on the license, in a place where the FCC does not require a separate license for that location. What identification rule applies?

  1. The call sign must be followed by the location indicator designating the operating location Correct answer.
  2. The station must use a temporary call sign issued by the FCC
  3. Only the call sign is required, with no location indicator
  4. The station must identify using only the word "portable"

Explanation

Section 97.119(c) requires a station operating away from its licensed location to add a location indicator, such as a portable designator or the geographic area, after the call sign. No temporary call sign or FCC action is needed for such operation.

Question 43Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What does Part 97 require regarding the transmission of false distress signals?

  1. They are prohibited, and false distress signals are unlawful Correct answer.
  2. They are permitted for training if announced as a drill
  3. They are permitted on frequencies above 222 MHz
  4. They are permitted if the operator holds an Amateur Extra class license

Explanation

Section 97.113 prohibits transmitting false or deceptive signals or communications, and false distress signals are specifically unlawful. Training exercises must not simulate distress in a way that could be mistaken for a real emergency.

Question 44Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station receives a distress call from a station in immediate danger. What does Part 97 permit the amateur station to do?

  1. Use any necessary means of radiocommunication to assist, including transmissions outside normal privileges if necessary Correct answer.
  2. Only respond if the distressed station holds an FCC license
  3. Nothing, because amateur stations may not handle emergency traffic
  4. Only relay the call after obtaining FCC authorization

Explanation

Section 97.403 provides that no provision of Part 97 prevents an amateur station from using any means of radiocommunication at its disposal to provide essential communication needs in connection with the immediate safety of human life and protection of property. Normal privilege limits yield to genuine emergency needs.

Question 45Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

How do the emergency provisions of sections 97.403 and 97.405 differ in scope?

  1. Section 97.403 covers immediate safety of life and property generally, while 97.405 addresses stations in distress or emergency and stations assisting them Correct answer.
  2. Section 97.403 applies only to stations in distress, while 97.405 applies to all amateurs
  3. Section 97.403 applies only to maritime stations, while 97.405 applies only to aircraft
  4. Both sections apply only to RACES members

Explanation

Section 97.403 states the broad principle that no rule prevents using any available means of radiocommunication to meet essential communication needs for immediate safety of life or protection of property. Section 97.405 addresses stations in distress or emergency and the stations assisting them, including the use of any means available.

Question 46Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is the role of the control operator with respect to a station's compliance with Part 97?

  1. The control operator is responsible for the proper operation of the station, sharing responsibility with the station licensee Correct answer.
  2. Only the station licensee is responsible; the control operator has no duties
  3. Only the control operator is responsible; the licensee has no duties
  4. Responsibility rests with the manufacturer of the transmitter

Explanation

Section 97.103 places responsibility for proper operation of the station on both the station licensee and the control operator. The licensee must designate a control operator for the station, and both share accountability for compliance.

Question 47Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

An amateur station is operating under automatic control on the 2-meter band. Which statement describes the control operator requirement?

  1. Automatic control is prohibited on the 2-meter band
  2. A control operator must be physically present at the transmitter at all times
  3. No control operator is present at the control point, but a control operator must be designated Correct answer.
  4. The station must be shut down whenever the control operator leaves the room

Explanation

Section 97.3 defines automatic control as control without a control operator present at the control point, and section 97.109 permits automatic control in specified circumstances. A control operator must still be designated for the station, even though not physically present.

Question 48Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

A Technician class licensee wishes to transmit on 28.400 MHz using SSB. What is the correct conclusion under Part 97?

  1. The transmission is permitted only if the station identifies every 5 minutes
  2. The transmission is permitted because Technician licensees have full privileges on 10 meters
  3. The transmission is permitted only if the power is limited to 50 watts
  4. The transmission is not permitted because Technician licensees have no phone privileges on 10 meters Correct answer.

Explanation

Technician class licensees have no phone privileges on the 10-meter band; their 10-meter privileges are limited to CW in specified segments. Operating SSB on 28.400 MHz therefore exceeds Technician privileges.

Question 49Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is the effect of a Technician class licensee operating under the direct supervision of an Amateur Extra class control operator within that Extra licensee's privileges?

  1. The Technician may operate only within Technician privileges regardless of supervision
  2. The Technician must obtain a separate FCC waiver before operating
  3. The Technician may operate within the supervising licensee's privileges, and the station must identify with the supervising licensee's call sign Correct answer.
  4. The Technician may use the Extra privileges without any identification change

Explanation

Section 97.119 and the control operator rules allow a licensee to operate under the direction of a control operator holding higher privileges, with the station transmitting the call sign of the control operator whose privileges are being exercised. No waiver is required.

Question 50Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97)

What is required of an amateur station's records or license document under Part 97?

  1. The license must be made available for inspection upon request by an FCC representative Correct answer.
  2. The station must file an annual report with the FCC
  3. The license document must be posted at the transmitter location at all times
  4. The station must maintain a log of all transmissions for five years

Explanation

Section 97.103 requires that the license be made available for inspection upon request by an authorized FCC representative. There is no general requirement to post the license, keep a five-year log, or file annual reports.