HAM General Questions 2

Question 1

What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on the 160-meter band?

Accepted Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

FCC Part 97 allows a maximum of 1500 watts PEP on the 160-meter band for Amateur Extra licensees.

Question 2

Which FCC form is used to apply for an amateur radio license or upgrade?

Accepted Answer

FCC Form 605

Answer

FCC Form 605 is the Main Form for Commercial and Amateur Radio Service Applications, used for license grants and upgrades.

Question 3

What term describes the condition where an amateur station transmits on a frequency already in use without first listening?

Accepted Answer

Lid operation

Answer

Transmitting on a frequency already in use without listening first is considered 'lid operation,' slang for poor amateur practice.

Question 4

Under FCC rules, which of the following is a prohibited amateur radio transmission?

Accepted Answer

Encrypted messages to conceal meaning

Answer

FCC Part 97.113 prohibits transmissions that are intended to facilitate a criminal act or messages encoded to obscure their meaning.

Question 5

What is the minimum age requirement to hold an amateur radio license in the United States?

Accepted Answer

No minimum age

Answer

There is no minimum age requirement to obtain an amateur radio license in the United States.

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