Ham Radio General Class Test General Class Operating Privileges Questions and Answers

Question 1

A General Class operator is participating in a net on the 20-meter band. The net control station asks for check-ins from stations in South America. Which of the following frequency ranges is a valid choice for the General Class operator to use for single-sideband (SSB) voice transmission?

Accepted Answer

14.225 - 14.350 MHz

Answer

According to FCC Part 97, General Class licensees are granted voice privileges on the 20-meter band from 14.225 MHz to 14.350 MHz. The other ranges are allocated for CW and digital modes, or are reserved for Amateur Extra Class operators.

Question 2

Which of the following HF bands grants a General Class license holder the same phone and data privileges as an Amateur Extra Class license holder?

Accepted Answer

160 meters

Answer

On the 160, 60, 30, 17, 12, and 10-meter bands, General Class licensees have the same privileges as Amateur Extra licensees. On the 80, 40, 20, and 15-meter bands, portions are reserved for the higher license classes.

Question 3

A General Class operator plans to operate using digital modes, such as FT8 or RTTY. Which frequency is permissible for this type of operation?

Accepted Answer

3.550 MHz

Answer

The frequency 3.550 MHz falls within the General Class portion of the 80-meter band allocated for CW, RTTY, and data (3.525-3.600 MHz). The other frequencies listed are within phone portions of their respective bands.

Question 4

Under what condition may a General Class licensee be the control operator of a station transmitting in a frequency segment reserved for Amateur Extra Class operators?

Accepted Answer

If the General licensee has passed the Extra exam and holds a CSCE.

Answer

According to FCC rule §97.9(b), an operator who has passed the examination for a higher license class and holds a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) may exercise the privileges of that higher class. The other conditions do not grant this authority.

Question 5

What is the maximum transmitter power output a General Class licensee may use on the 17-meter band?

Accepted Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

Unless specific band restrictions apply, a General Class licensee may use up to 1,500 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP). The 17-meter band does not have a lower power restriction for General class operators.

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Ham Radio General Class Test General Class Operating Privileges Questions and Answers