Ham Radio Technician Test License 5

Question 1

What is the exam fee that Volunteer Examiner teams are permitted to charge candidates for a Technician exam session?

Accepted Answer

A fee set by the VEC, capped by FCC rules

Answer

VECs may charge an exam fee to cover costs; the FCC sets a maximum allowable fee that is adjusted periodically.

Question 2

Which of the following persons is NOT eligible to be a Volunteer Examiner (VE)?

Accepted Answer

A person who is an FCC employee

Answer

FCC employees are explicitly prohibited from serving as Volunteer Examiners by FCC rules to avoid conflicts of interest.

Question 3

A Technician licensee wants to operate a remote station where the transmitter is in another state. What is required?

Accepted Answer

The licensee must be the control operator and follow rules for the transmitter's location

Answer

Remote operation is allowed; the control operator must follow all FCC rules applicable to the transmitter's location regardless of where the operator is.

Question 4

What information is included on an amateur radio license grant in the FCC ULS database?

Accepted Answer

Call sign, operator class, expiration date, and licensee's mailing address

Answer

The ULS record includes the call sign, license class, expiration date, and licensee name and mailing address, all of which are public.

Question 5

Can a licensed Technician allow an unlicensed person to transmit on their station?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the Technician acts as control operator and supervises the transmission

Answer

An unlicensed third party may transmit under the supervision of a licensed control operator who takes responsibility for the station's operation.

Ham Radio Technician Test Practice Test

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Ham Radio Technician Test License 5