Ham Radio Technician Test License 4

Question 1

A Technician wants to upgrade to General class. What must they do?

Accepted Answer

Pass the General class written exam (Element 3)

Answer

Upgrading from Technician to General requires passing the 35-question General class written exam (Element 3).

Question 2

Under what circumstances may a Technician class licensee transmit on frequencies reserved for Amateur Extra class?

Accepted Answer

Never under any circumstances

Answer

Extra class exclusive frequency segments may only be used by Amateur Extra licensees acting as control operators; no exceptions exist.

Question 3

What is the FCC's Part 97 in relation to amateur radio?

Accepted Answer

The FCC rules that govern amateur radio service in the US

Answer

FCC Part 97 is the section of the Code of Federal Regulations that contains all rules governing the amateur radio service.

Question 4

Which of the following is a privilege that Technician class licensees do NOT have that General class licensees DO have?

Accepted Answer

Operating voice on the 40-meter HF band

Answer

General class licensees gain expanded HF phone privileges including voice on 40 meters, which Technicians are not authorized to use for phone.

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate and oversee the administration of FCC amateur radio license exams

Answer

VEC organizations coordinate Volunteer Examiner teams who administer and grade amateur radio license examinations.

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