Ham Radio General Class Test FREE Ham Radio General Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the maximum transmitting power permitted for a General class amateur station on the 20-meter band?

Accepted Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

General class licensees are permitted a maximum of 1500 watts PEP output on the 20-meter band under FCC Part 97.

Question 2

Under FCC rules, how long is the grace period during which you may continue to operate after your amateur radio license expires?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

The FCC provides a two-year grace period after license expiration during which you may renew, but you may NOT transmit during this period.

Question 3

Which of the following is required when transmitting on amateur frequencies?

Accepted Answer

Station identification every 10 minutes and at the end of a communication

Answer

FCC Part 97.119 requires station identification at least every 10 minutes during a communication and at the end of the last transmission.

Question 4

What must a General class licensee do when operating within a frequency segment shared with Extra class licensees?

Accepted Answer

Follow the same rules and band plan that apply to all licensees on that segment

Answer

All licensees sharing a frequency segment follow the same FCC rules; there is no requirement to yield or reduce power based on license class.

Question 5

Under FCC Part 97, which type of communication is prohibited on amateur radio frequencies?

Accepted Answer

Broadcasting intended for the general public

Answer

FCC Part 97.113 prohibits broadcasting, which is defined as transmissions intended for reception by the general public.

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