FREE HAM Radio Extra Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under what specific condition is an amateur station authorized to transmit messages encoded to obscure their meaning?

Accepted Answer

When transmitting control commands to a space station.

Answer

FCC Part 97.113(a)(4) generally prohibits amateur stations from transmitting messages encoded to obscure their meaning. However, a specific exception is made for telecommand of a space station, allowing for the protection of the satellite's control systems.

Question 2

A ham radio operator with an Extra Class license is operating from their vehicle in a different city but within the same call sign region. What is the correct way for them to identify their station?

Accepted Answer

Transmit their assigned call sign without any additional indicators.

Answer

According to FCC Part 97.119, an amateur station must transmit its assigned call sign at the end of each communication and at least every 10 minutes during a communication. While adding an indicator like '/M' for mobile operation is a common practice, it is not a regulatory requirement when operating within the same call sign region. Simply using the assigned call sign is fully compliant.

Question 3

What is the maximum permissible transmitter power for an amateur station transmitting spread spectrum (SS) emissions?

Accepted Answer

10 watts PEP

Answer

FCC rule §97.311(d) was updated, reducing the maximum power for spread spectrum emissions. The rule now states that the transmitter power for SS must not exceed 10 W PEP.

Question 4

A control operator at a remotely controlled station is NOT required to be at the control point under which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

When the station is operating under automatic control.

Answer

FCC Part 97.109(d) specifies that when a station is being automatically controlled, the control operator is not required to be at the control point. For local and remote control, the control operator must be at the control point.

Question 5

If an Extra Class licensee is the control operator for a station licensed to a General Class operator, and the station is operating on a frequency available only to Extra Class licensees, which of the following identification procedures is required?

Accepted Answer

The station must identify with the General Class licensee's call sign, followed by the Extra Class operator's call sign.

Answer

According to FCC §97.119(e), when the operator license class held by the control operator exceeds that of the station licensee, an indicator consisting of the call sign assigned to the control operator's station must be included after the station's call sign. This allows operation using the higher privileges of the control operator.

HAM - Radio Extra Class Test Practice Test

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FREE HAM Radio Extra Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers