Free Ham Radio General Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How much of the 10-meter band can be used by repeaters?
- The portion above 29.5 MHz (Correct answer)
- The entire band
- The portion between 28.1 MHz and 28.2 MHz
- The portion between 28.3 MHz and 28.5 MHz
Correct answer: The portion above 29.5 MHz
The 10-meter band's upper 29.5 MHz is open for usage by repeaters. [97.205(b)]
Question 2: What is the beacon stations' maximum power?
- 20 watts PEP output
- 100 watts PEP output (Correct answer)
- 200 watts PEP output
- 10 watts PEP output
Correct answer: 100 watts PEP output
The maximum output power for beacon stations is 100 watts PEP. [97.203(c)]
Question 3: Which RTTY or data emission transmissions are allowed to use the highest symbol rate on the 10-meter band?
- 1200 baud (Correct answer)
- 300 baud
- 56 kilobaud
- 19.6 kilobaud
Correct answer: 1200 baud
On the 10-meter band, 1200 baud is the highest symbol rate that is permissible for RTTY or data emission broadcasts. [97.305(c) and 97.307(f)(4)]
Question 4: What age must a person be to be eligible to become a certified Volunteer Examiner?
- 21 years
- 18 year (Correct answer)
- 16 years
- There is no age limit
Correct answer: 18 year
To be eligible to become an authorized Volunteer Examiner, one must be at least 18 years old. Three Volunteer Examiners are required for each license exam, and each must sign the documentation for the exam to be valid. [97.509(b)(2)]
Question 5: What makes amateur radio operators generally steer clear of 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930, and 28.200 MHz frequencies?
- These frequencies are set aside for emergency operations
- These frequencies are set aside for bulletins from the FCC
- A system of propagation beacon stations operates on those frequencies (Correct answer)
- A system of automatic digital stations operates on those frequencies
Correct answer: A system of propagation beacon stations operates on those frequencies
A propagation beacon station system uses the frequencies 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930, and 28.200 MHz, hence an amateur operator should generally avoid transmitting on those bands. [97.101]
Question 6: Which of the following assertions regarding PTT versus VOX functioning is accurate?
- It occupies less bandwidth
- It provides more power output
- The received signal is more natural sounding
- It allows “hands free” operation (Correct answer)
Correct answer: It allows “hands free” operation
The "hands free" functioning of SSB VOX.
Question 7: Which of the following best practices for net management among amateurs?
- Have a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions (Correct answer)
- Transmit the full net roster at the beginning of every session
- Always use multiple sets of phonetics during check-in
- All of the above
Correct answer: Have a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions
In order to handle the net effectively, it is a good amateur practice to have a backup frequency.
Free Ham Radio General Questions and Answers
How much of the 10-meter band can be used by repeaters?