HAM General Questions 4

Question 1

Which amateur band is sometimes called the 'WARC bands' along with 17 and 12 meters?

Accepted Answer

30 meters

Answer

The 30-meter (10 MHz), 17-meter (18 MHz), and 12-meter (24 MHz) bands are collectively called WARC bands, allocated at the 1979 World Administrative Radio Conference.

Question 2

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted on the amateur bands between 50 and 222 MHz?

Accepted Answer

19600 baud

Answer

FCC Part 97.307 sets the maximum symbol rate at 19,600 baud for amateur transmissions in the 50–222 MHz range.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'beacon station' in amateur radio?

Accepted Answer

An automatic station transmitting for propagation study or navigation

Answer

An amateur beacon is an automatic transmission station used to observe propagation or for related experimental purposes.

Question 4

Under Part 97, what must an amateur station do before transmitting on any frequency?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the frequency is not in use by listening first

Answer

FCC Part 97.101 requires operators to make sure a frequency is not already in use before beginning a transmission.

Question 5

What is the definition of 'third-party traffic' in amateur radio?

Accepted Answer

Messages passed on behalf of a person who is not a licensed amateur

Answer

Third-party traffic refers to radiocommunications by or on behalf of a person (the third party) who is not the licensed control operator.

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HAM General Questions 4