FREE Ham Radio General Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under what circumstances, if any, may a General Class amateur operator be the control operator of a station transmitting data emissions on the 20-meter band?

Accepted Answer

Only when using a digital mode with a symbol rate of 300 baud or less.

Answer

FCC Part 97 rules specify maximum symbol rates for data transmissions on different frequency bands. For HF bands below 10 meters, such as the 20-meter band, the maximum symbol rate for RTTY or data transmissions is 300 baud for General Class licensees.

Question 2

A General Class operator is communicating with a station in a foreign country that does not have a third-party traffic agreement with the U.S. When can the U.S. operator legally pass a message on behalf of a non-licensed person?

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances.

Answer

FCC rules prohibit U.S. amateur operators from handling third-party traffic with stations in countries that have not entered into a specific agreement with the United States, unless the third party is also a licensed amateur. Emergency or disaster relief communications are an exception, but the question does not specify such a situation.

Question 3

What are the frequency privileges for a General Class licensee on the 60-meter band?

Accepted Answer

Specific, channelized frequencies using USB with a maximum bandwidth of 2.8 kHz.

Answer

The 60-meter band is unique in that amateur radio is a secondary user and operations are restricted to five specific center frequencies (channels) with an upper sideband (USB) voice emission. The maximum permitted bandwidth is 2.8 kHz.

Question 4

According to FCC rules, what is the proper station identification procedure when operating your station?

Accepted Answer

Transmit your call sign at least once every 10 minutes during a communication and at the end of the communication.

Answer

FCC Part 97.119 requires amateur stations to transmit their assigned call sign at the end of each communication and at intervals not to exceed 10 minutes during a single communication. This ensures that the source of transmissions is clearly identified.

Question 5

A storm has caused a widespread power outage and failure of the local telephone system. A General Class operator with an emergency power source is asked by a neighbor to send a message to their relative in another state to let them know they are safe. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

The operator may transmit the message as it relates to the immediate safety of human life and protection of property.

Answer

In situations involving the immediate safety of human life or protection of property, and when normal communication systems are unavailable, FCC rules permit amateur radio operators to transmit necessary messages, including third-party traffic, to render aid.

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FREE Ham Radio General Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers