FREE Ham Radio General Questions and Answers

Question 1

How much of the 10-meter band can be used by repeaters?

Accepted Answer

The portion above 29.5 MHz

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The entire band

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The portion between 28.1 MHz and 28.2 MHz

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The portion between 28.3 MHz and 28.5 MHz

Question 2

What is the beacon stations' maximum power?

Accepted Answer

100 watts PEP output

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20 watts PEP output

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200 watts PEP output

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10 watts PEP output

Question 3

Which RTTY or data emission transmissions are allowed to use the highest symbol rate on the 10-meter band?

Accepted Answer

1200 baud

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300 baud

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56 kilobaud

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19.6 kilobaud

Question 4

What age must a person be to be eligible to become a certified Volunteer Examiner?

Accepted Answer

18 year

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21 years

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16 years

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There is no age limit

Question 5

What makes amateur radio operators generally steer clear of 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930, and 28.200 MHz frequencies?

Accepted Answer

A system of propagation beacon stations operates on those frequencies

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These frequencies are set aside for emergency operations

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These frequencies are set aside for bulletins from the FCC

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A system of automatic digital stations operates on those frequencies

Question 6

Which of the following assertions regarding PTT versus VOX functioning is accurate?

Accepted Answer

It allows “hands free” operation

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It occupies less bandwidth

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It provides more power output

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The received signal is more natural sounding

Question 7

Which of the following best practices for net management among amateurs?

Accepted Answer

Have a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions

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Transmit the full net roster at the beginning of every session

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Always use multiple sets of phonetics during check-in

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All of the above