License Flashcards
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A Technician wants to upgrade to General class. What must they do?
Answer: Pass the General class written exam (Element 3)
Upgrading from Technician to General requires passing the 35-question General class written exam (Element 3).
Under what circumstances may a Technician class licensee transmit on frequencies reserved for Amateur Extra class?
Answer: Never under any circumstances
Extra class exclusive frequency segments may only be used by Amateur Extra licensees acting as control operators; no exceptions exist.
What is the FCC's Part 97 in relation to amateur radio?
Answer: The FCC rules that govern amateur radio service in the US
FCC Part 97 is the section of the Code of Federal Regulations that contains all rules governing the amateur radio service.
Which of the following is a privilege that Technician class licensees do NOT have that General class licensees DO have?
Answer: Operating voice on the 40-meter HF band
General class licensees gain expanded HF phone privileges including voice on 40 meters, which Technicians are not authorized to use for phone.
What is the purpose of the Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system?
Answer: To coordinate and oversee the administration of FCC amateur radio license exams
VEC organizations coordinate Volunteer Examiner teams who administer and grade amateur radio license examinations.
How many Volunteer Examiners (VEs) must be present to administer a Technician license exam session?
Answer: At least 3
FCC rules require a minimum of three accredited Volunteer Examiners to be present and supervise any amateur radio exam session.
What does the term 'vanity call sign' mean in amateur radio?
Answer: A call sign chosen by the licensee and applied for through the FCC ULS
A vanity call sign is one that a licensee specifically requests through the FCC ULS, such as a family call sign or one with a memorable pattern.