Ham Radio General Class Test General Class Operating Privileges 5

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

20 meters

Answer

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.

Question 2

A General class operator wishes to contact a station on 160 meters. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

General class has full phone and CW privileges on 160 meters

Answer

General class operators enjoy full privileges on 160 meters (1.800–2.000 MHz), including phone and CW.

Question 3

What power limit applies to General class HF operation in most circumstances?

Accepted Answer

1500 W PEP

Answer

General class operators are permitted up to 1500 W PEP output on most HF bands, the same as Extra class.

Question 4

On which specific frequencies may General class operators use the 60-meter band?

Accepted Answer

Five specific channels: 5.332, 5.348, 5.358.5, 5.373, and 5.405 MHz

Answer

The FCC authorizes operation on five specific channelized center frequencies on 60 meters.

Question 5

Which statement about General class privileges on 10 meters is accurate?

Accepted Answer

General class has phone privileges from 28.300 to 29.700 MHz

Answer

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.

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Ham Radio General Class Test General Class Operating Privileges 5