General Class Operating Privileges Flashcards
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Which band segment is shared by both General and Extra class for CW, but Extra has an additional exclusive phone segment below General's phone limit?
Answer: 20 meters
On 20 meters, both classes share CW from 14.025 MHz, but Extra class has an exclusive phone segment from 14.150–14.225 MHz that General class cannot use for phone.
A General class operator wishes to contact a station on 160 meters. Which statement is correct?
Answer: General class has full phone and CW privileges on 160 meters
General class operators enjoy full privileges on 160 meters (1.800–2.000 MHz), including phone and CW.
What power limit applies to General class HF operation in most circumstances?
Answer: 1500 W PEP
General class operators are permitted up to 1500 W PEP output on most HF bands, the same as Extra class.
On which specific frequencies may General class operators use the 60-meter band?
Answer: Five specific channels: 5.332, 5.348, 5.358.5, 5.373, and 5.405 MHz
The FCC authorizes operation on five specific channelized center frequencies on 60 meters.
Which statement about General class privileges on 10 meters is accurate?
Answer: General class has phone privileges from 28.300 to 29.700 MHz
General class phone on 10 meters spans 28.300 to 29.700 MHz; the segment 28.000–28.300 MHz is for CW and digital.
A General class operator's license has expired. What operating privileges do they retain while the license is in a two-year grace period?
Answer: No privileges until the license is renewed
During the grace period an expired license cannot be used; the operator must renew before transmitting.
Which HF band did the FCC most recently add operating channels for General class phone operation?
Answer: 60 meters
60 meters (5 MHz band) was added as a secondary allocation with five channelized frequencies for US amateurs, representing a relatively recent privilege.