Ham Radio General Class Test FREE Ham Radio General License Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted on the 20-meter band for a General class licensee?

Accepted Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

500 watts PEP

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200 watts PEP

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100 watts PEP

Question 2

Which sideband is conventionally used for voice transmissions on frequencies below 10 MHz?

Accepted Answer

Lower sideband (LSB)

Answer

Upper sideband (USB)

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Double sideband (DSB)

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Vestigial sideband (VSB)

Question 3

What does the term 'standing wave ratio' (SWR) indicate?

Accepted Answer

The impedance match between the antenna system and the feed line

Answer

The gain of an antenna in decibels

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The bandwidth of a transmitted signal

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The noise figure of a receiver

Question 4

What is the purpose of a balun in an antenna system?

Accepted Answer

To convert between balanced and unbalanced systems

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To amplify the transmitted signal

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To filter out harmonic emissions

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To rotate the antenna polarization

Question 5

Which of the following is a requirement for operating a repeater station under FCC Part 97?

Accepted Answer

The repeater must identify with its own call sign

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The repeater must use digital modulation only

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The repeater must be located above 500 feet elevation

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The repeater must operate on VHF frequencies only

Question 6

What is the voluntary band plan segment for General class SSB phone operation on the 40-meter band?

Accepted Answer

7.175 to 7.300 MHz

Answer

7.000 to 7.125 MHz

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7.100 to 7.175 MHz

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7.300 to 7.500 MHz