General Practice Flashcards
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How much of the 10-meter band can be used by repeaters?
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)]
What is the beacon stations' maximum power?
Answer: 100 watts PEP output
The maximum output power for beacon stations is 100 watts PEP. [97.203(c)]
Which RTTY or data emission transmissions are allowed to use the highest symbol rate on the 10-meter band?
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)]
What age must a person be to be eligible to become a certified Volunteer Examiner?
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)]
What makes amateur radio operators generally steer clear of 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930, and 28.200 MHz frequencies?
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]
Which of the following assertions regarding PTT versus VOX functioning is accurate?
Answer: It allows “hands free” operation
The "hands free" functioning of SSB VOX.
Which of the following best practices for net management among amateurs?
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.