Ham Radio General Class Test General Class Operating Privileges 2

Question 1

Which HF band gives General class licensees phone privileges on 14.225–14.350 MHz?

Accepted Answer

20 meters

Answer

General class operators have phone (SSB) privileges on 20 meters from 14.225 to 14.350 MHz.

Question 2

What is the lowest frequency on which General class licensees may operate phone on 15 meters?

Accepted Answer

21.225 MHz

Answer

General class phone privileges on 15 meters begin at 21.225 MHz and extend to 21.450 MHz.

Question 3

A General class licensee wants to use RTTY on 40 meters. What portion of the band is permitted?

Accepted Answer

7.025–7.125 MHz

Answer

General class operators may use RTTY/data on 40 meters from 7.025 to 7.125 MHz.

Question 4

Which class of license is required before General class in the US licensing structure?

Accepted Answer

Technician

Answer

In the current US system, an applicant must hold a Technician license before upgrading to General.

Question 5

On 80 meters, General class licensees may operate phone in which frequency range?

Accepted Answer

3.800–4.000 MHz

Answer

General class phone privileges on 80 meters run from 3.800 to 4.000 MHz.

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