Ham Radio General Class Test Ham Radio General License 1

Question 1

On which frequencies may a General class licensee transmit SSB voice on the 40-meter band?

Accepted Answer

7.175–7.300 MHz

Answer

7.000–7.300 MHz

Answer

7.025–7.125 MHz

Answer

7.150–7.225 MHz

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of connecting a dummy load to a transmitter during testing?

Accepted Answer

To absorb RF power without radiating a signal

Answer

To increase the transmitter's output efficiency

Answer

To tune the antenna to resonance before operating

Answer

To measure the transmitter's operating frequency

Question 3

What is the frequency range of the 15-meter amateur band?

Accepted Answer

21.000–21.450 MHz

Answer

14.000–14.350 MHz

Answer

18.068–18.168 MHz

Answer

24.890–24.990 MHz

Question 4

What does the acronym VOX stand for in amateur radio operation?

Accepted Answer

Voice-Operated Transmit

Answer

Variable Output eXpander

Answer

Variable Oscillator eXchange

Answer

Voice Output eXecution

Question 5

Which emission mode is most commonly used for slow-scan television (SSTV) transmissions on HF?

Accepted Answer

SSB (single sideband)

Answer

AM (amplitude modulation)

Answer

FM (frequency modulation)

Answer

CW (continuous wave)

Question 6

What is the maximum transmitter power output permitted for a General class licensee operating on the 160-meter band?

Accepted Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

200 watts PEP

Answer

750 watts PEP

Answer

100 watts PEP