HAM FREE HAM Radio Extra Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the maximum transmitter power output permitted on the 60-meter band for amateur Extra class licensees?

Accepted Answer

50 watts PEP ERP

Answer

On the 60-meter band, amateur stations are limited to 50 watts PEP effective radiated power relative to a dipole.

Question 2

Under what circumstances may an amateur station automatically retransmit the signals of other amateur stations?

Accepted Answer

When operating as a repeater station

Answer

Amateur stations functioning as auxiliary or repeater stations may automatically retransmit other amateur signals as permitted under FCC Part 97.

Question 3

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission on the 2-meter band?

Accepted Answer

19,600 baud

Answer

FCC rules permit a maximum symbol rate of 19,600 baud for data emissions on the 2-meter band.

Question 4

Which of the following is required when operating a spread spectrum transmission on amateur frequencies?

Accepted Answer

The transmitting station must be in the continental US

Answer

FCC Part 97 requires that spread spectrum transmissions originate from a station located within the 50 US states or territories.

Question 5

How long is the grace period during which a licensee may operate after an amateur license has expired?

Accepted Answer

There is no grace period

Answer

There is no grace period for operating after an amateur license expires; the license must be renewed before expiration or operation must cease.

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