Ham Radio General Class Test Ham Radio General Class Test General Class Operating Privileges Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the maximum peak envelope power (PEP) output allowed for a General class licensee on the 20-meter band?

Accepted Answer

1500 watts

Answer

General class licensees are permitted up to 1500 watts PEP output on the 20-meter band under FCC Part 97 rules.

Question 2

Which of the following modes is a General class operator permitted to use on the 75-meter phone band segment?

Accepted Answer

Single sideband (SSB)

Answer

The 75-meter phone segment allows voice modes including SSB for General class licensees.

Question 3

On which HF band does a General class license NOT provide any phone privileges?

Accepted Answer

30 meters

Answer

The 30-meter band is restricted to CW and digital modes only, with no phone privileges for any license class.

Question 4

What is the General class operator's frequency privilege on the 40-meter phone band?

Accepted Answer

7.175 to 7.300 MHz

Answer

General class operators have phone privileges from 7.175 to 7.300 MHz on the 40-meter band.

Question 5

Which statement about General class VHF/UHF privileges is correct?

Accepted Answer

General class operators have full privileges on all VHF and UHF amateur bands

Answer

All amateur license classes from Technician and above have full operating privileges on VHF and UHF bands.

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