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export default quizPool = {
"idx": [
"T1A01",
"T1A02",
"T1A03",
"T1A04",
"T1A05",
"T1A06",
"T1A07",
"T1A08",
"T1A09",
"T1A10",
"T1A11",
"T1A12",
"T1A13",
"T1A14",
"T1B01",
"T1B02",
"T1B03",
"T1B04",
"T1B05",
"T1B06",
"T1B07",
"T1B08",
"T1B09",
"T1B10",
"T1B11",
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"T1B13",
"T1C01",
"T1C02",
"T1C03",
"T1C04",
"T1C05",
"T1C06",
"T1C07",
"T1C08",
"T1C09",
"T1C10",
"T1C11",
"T1C12",
"T1C13",
"T1C14",
"T1D01",
"T1D02",
"T1D03",
"T1D04",
"T1D05",
"T1D06",
"T1D07",
"T1D08",
"T1D09",
"T1D10",
"T1D11",
"T1D12",
"T1E01",
"T1E02",
"T1E03",
"T1E04",
"T1E05",
"T1E06",
"T1E07",
"T1E08",
"T1E09",
"T1E10",
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"T1F01",
"T1F02",
"T1F03",
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"T1F05",
"T1F06",
"T1F07",
"T1F08",
"T1F09",
"T1F10",
"T1F11",
"T1F12",
"T1F13",
"T2A01",
"T2A02",
"T2A03",
"T2A04",
"T2A05",
"T2A06",
"T2A07",
"T2A08",
"T2A09",
"T2A10",
"T2A11",
"T2A12",
"T2B01",
"T2B02",
"T2B03",
"T2B04",
"T2B05",
"T2B06",
"T2B07",
"T2B08",
"T2B09",
"T2B10",
"T2B11",
"T2B12",
"T2B13",
"T2C01",
"T2C02",
"T2C03",
"T2C04",
"T2C05",
"T2C06",
"T2C07",
"T2C08",
"T2C09",
"T2C10",
"T2C11",
"T2C12",
"T3A01",
"T3A02",
"T3A03",
"T3A04",
"T3A05",
"T3A06",
"T3A07",
"T3A08",
"T3A09",
"T3A10",
"T3A11",
"T3B01",
"T3B02",
"T3B03",
"T3B04",
"T3B05",
"T3B06",
"T3B07",
"T3B08",
"T3B09",
"T3B10",
"T3B11",
"T3C01",
"T3C02",
"T3C03",
"T3C04",
"T3C05",
"T3C06",
"T3C07",
"T3C08",
"T3C09",
"T3C10",
"T3C11",
"T3C12",
"T4A01",
"T4A02",
"T4A03",
"T4A04",
"T4A05",
"T4A06",
"T4A07",
"T4A08",
"T4A09",
"T4A10",
"T4A11",
"T4A12",
"T4B01",
"T4B02",
"T4B03",
"T4B04",
"T4B05",
"T4B06",
"T4B07",
"T4B08",
"T4B09",
"T4B10",
"T4B11",
"T4B12",
"T5A01",
"T5A02",
"T5A03",
"T5A04",
"T5A05",
"T5A06",
"T5A07",
"T5A08",
"T5A09",
"T5A10",
"T5A11",
"T5A12",
"T5B01",
"T5B02",
"T5B03",
"T5B04",
"T5B05",
"T5B06",
"T5B07",
"T5B08",
"T5B09",
"T5B10",
"T5B11",
"T5B12",
"T5B13",
"T5C01",
"T5C02",
"T5C03",
"T5C04",
"T5C05",
"T5C06",
"T5C07",
"T5C08",
"T5C09",
"T5C10",
"T5C11",
"T5C12",
"T5C13",
"T5D01",
"T5D02",
"T5D03",
"T5D04",
"T5D05",
"T5D06",
"T5D07",
"T5D08",
"T5D09",
"T5D10",
"T5D11",
"T5D12",
"T6A01",
"T6A02",
"T6A03",
"T6A04",
"T6A05",
"T6A06",
"T6A07",
"T6A08",
"T6A09",
"T6A10",
"T6A11",
"T6B01",
"T6B02",
"T6B03",
"T6B04",
"T6B05",
"T6B06",
"T6B07",
"T6B08",
"T6B09",
"T6B10",
"T6B11",
"T6B12",
"T6C01",
"T6C02",
"T6C03",
"T6C04",
"T6C05",
"T6C06",
"T6C07",
"T6C08",
"T6C09",
"T6C10",
"T6C11",
"T6C12",
"T6C13",
"T6D01",
"T6D02",
"T6D03",
"T6D04",
"T6D05",
"T6D06",
"T6D07",
"T6D08",
"T6D09",
"T6D10",
"T6D11",
"T6D12",
"T7A01",
"T7A02",
"T7A03",
"T7A04",
"T7A05",
"T7A06",
"T7A07",
"T7A08",
"T7A09",
"T7A10",
"T7A11",
"T7B01",
"T7B02",
"T7B03",
"T7B04",
"T7B05",
"T7B06",
"T7B07",
"T7B08",
"T7B09",
"T7B10",
"T7B11",
"T7B12",
"T7C01",
"T7C02",
"T7C03",
"T7C04",
"T7C05",
"T7C06",
"T7C07",
"T7C08",
"T7C09",
"T7C10",
"T7C11",
"T7C12",
"T7C13",
"T7D01",
"T7D02",
"T7D03",
"T7D04",
"T7D05",
"T7D06",
"T7D07",
"T7D08",
"T7D09",
"T7D10",
"T7D11",
"T7D12",
"T8A01",
"T8A02",
"T8A03",
"T8A04",
"T8A05",
"T8A06",
"T8A07",
"T8A08",
"T8A09",
"T8A10",
"T8A11",
"T8B01",
"T8B02",
"T8B03",
"T8B04",
"T8B05",
"T8B06",
"T8B07",
"T8B08",
"T8B09",
"T8B10",
"T8B11",
"T8C01",
"T8C02",
"T8C03",
"T8C04",
"T8C05",
"T8C06",
"T8C07",
"T8C08",
"T8C09",
"T8C10",
"T8C11",
"T8C12",
"T8C13",
"T8D01",
"T8D02",
"T8D03",
"T8D04",
"T8D05",
"T8D06",
"T8D07",
"T8D08",
"T8D09",
"T8D10",
"T8D11",
"T9A01",
"T9A02",
"T9A03",
"T9A04",
"T9A05",
"T9A06",
"T9A07",
"T9A08",
"T9A09",
"T9A10",
"T9A11",
"T9A12",
"T9A13",
"T9A14",
"T9B01",
"T9B02",
"T9B03",
"T9B04",
"T9B05",
"T9B06",
"T9B07",
"T9B08",
"T9B09",
"T9B10",
"T9B11",
"T0A01",
"T0A02",
"T0A03",
"T0A04",
"T0A05",
"T0A06",
"T0A07",
"T0A08",
"T0A09",
"T0A10",
"T0A11",
"T0B01",
"T0B02",
"T0B03",
"T0B04",
"T0B05",
"T0B06",
"T0B07",
"T0B08",
"T0B09",
"T0B10",
"T0B11",
"T0B12",
"T0C01",
"T0C02",
"T0C03",
"T0C04",
"T0C05",
"T0C06",
"T0C07",
"T0C08",
"T0C09",
"T0C10",
"T0C11",
"T0C12",
"T0C13"
],
"lib": {
"T1A01": {
"id": "T1A01",
"q": "Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service as stated in the FCC rules and regulations?",
"a": "Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art",
"b": "Providing communications for international non-profit organizations",
"c": "Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T1A02": {
"id": "T1A02",
"q": "Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States?",
"a": "The FCC",
"b": "The ITU",
"c": "FEMA",
"d": "Homeland Security"
},
"T1A03": {
"id": "T1A03",
"q": "Which part of the FCC regulations contains the rules governing the Amateur Radio Service?",
"a": "Part 97",
"b": "Part 95",
"c": "Part 90",
"d": "Part 73"
},
"T1A04": {
"id": "T1A04",
"q": "Which of the following meets the FCC definition of harmful interference?",
"a": "That which seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a radio communication service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations",
"b": "Unwanted radio transmissions that cause costly harm to radio station apparatus",
"c": "Radio transmissions that annoy users of a repeater",
"d": "Static from lightning storms"
},
"T1A05": {
"id": "T1A05",
"q": "Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations as defined by the FCC?",
"a": "Enhancing international goodwill",
"b": "Providing inexpensive communication for local emergency organizations",
"c": "Training of operators in military radio operating procedures",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T1A06": {
"id": "T1A06",
"q": "Which of the following services are protected from interference by amateur signals under all circumstances?",
"a": "Radionavigation Service",
"b": "Broadcast Service",
"c": "Land Mobile Radio Service",
"d": "Citizens Radio Service"
},
"T1A07": {
"id": "T1A07",
"q": "What is the FCC Part 97 definition of telemetry?",
"a": "A one-way transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument",
"b": "A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a device at a distance",
"c": "An information bulletin issued by the FCC",
"d": "An information bulletin from a VEC"
},
"T1A08": {
"id": "T1A08",
"q": "Which of the following entities recommends transmit/receive channels and other parameters for auxiliary and repeater stations?",
"a": "Frequency Coordinator",
"b": "Frequency Spectrum Manager",
"c": "FCC Regional Field Office",
"d": "International Telecommunications Union"
},
"T1A09": {
"id": "T1A09",
"q": "Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?",
"a": "Amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be auxiliary or repeater stations",
"b": "The local chapter of the Office of National Council of Independent Frequency Coordinators",
"c": "The FCC Office of Spectrum Management and Coordination Policy",
"d": "FCC Regional Field Office"
},
"T1A10": {
"id": "T1A10",
"q": "What is the FCC Part 97 definition of an amateur station?",
"a": "A station in the Amateur Radio Service consisting of the apparatus necessary for carrying on radio communications",
"b": "A building where Amateur Radio receivers, transmitters, and RF power amplifiers are installed",
"c": "Any radio station operated by a non-professional",
"d": "Any radio station for hobby use"
},
"T1A11": {
"id": "T1A11",
"q": "When is willful interference to other amateur radio stations permitted?",
"a": "At no time",
"b": "Only if the station being interfered with is expressing extreme religious or political views",
"c": "Only during a contest",
"d": "At any time, amateurs are not protected from willful interference"
},
"T1A12": {
"id": "T1A12",
"q": "Which of the following is a permissible use of the Amateur Radio Service?",
"a": "Allowing a person to conduct radio experiments and to communicate with other licensed hams around the world",
"b": "Providing a way for amateur radio operators to earn additional income by using their stations to pass messages",
"c": "Providing low-cost communications for start-up businesses",
"d": "Broadcasting music and videos to friends"
},
"T1A13": {
"id": "T1A13",
"q": "What is the FCC Part 97 definition of telecommand?",
"a": "A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a device at a distance",
"b": "A one-way radio transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument",
"c": "An instruction bulletin issued by the FCC",
"d": "An instruction from a VEC"
},
"T1A14": {
"id": "T1A14",
"q": "What must you do if you are operating on the 23 cm band and learn that you are interfering with a radiolocation station outside the United States?",
"a": "Stop operating or take steps to eliminate the harmful interference",
"b": "Nothing, because this band is allocated exclusively to the amateur service",
"c": "Establish contact with the radiolocation station and ask them to change frequency",
"d": "Change to CW mode, because this would not likely cause interference"
},
"T1B01": {
"id": "T1B01",
"q": "What is the ITU?",
"a": "A United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues",
"b": "An agency of the United States Department of Telecommunications Management",
"c": "An independent frequency coordination agency",
"d": "A department of the FCC"
},
"T1B02": {
"id": "T1B02",
"q": "Why are the frequency assignments for some U.S. Territories different from those in the 50 U.S. States?",
"a": "Some U. S. Territories are located in ITU regions other than region 2",
"b": "Territorial governments are allowed to select their own frequency allocations",
"c": "Territorial frequency allocations must also include those of adjacent countries",
"d": "Any territory that was in existence before the ratification of the Communications Act of 1934 is exempt from FCC frequency regulations"
},
"T1B03": {
"id": "T1B03",
"q": "Which frequency is within the 6 meter band?",
"a": "52.525 MHz",
"b": "49.00 MHz",
"c": "28.50 MHz",
"d": "222.15 MHz"
},
"T1B04": {
"id": "T1B04",
"q": "Which amateur band are you using when your station is transmitting on 146.52 MHz?",
"a": "2 meter band",
"b": "20 meter band",
"c": "14 meter band",
"d": "6 meter band"
},
"T1B05": {
"id": "T1B05",
"q": "Which 70 cm frequency is authorized to a Technician Class license holder operating in ITU Region 2?",
"a": "443.350 MHz",
"b": "146.520 MHz",
"c": "53.350 MHz",
"d": "222.520 MHz"
},
"T1B06": {
"id": "T1B06",
"q": "Which 23 cm frequency is authorized to a Technician Class licensee?",
"a": "1296 MHz",
"b": "2315 MHz",
"c": "3390 MHz",
"d": "146.52 MHz"
},
"T1B07": {
"id": "T1B07",
"q": "What amateur band are you using if you are transmitting on 223.50 MHz?",
"a": "1.25 meter band",
"b": "10 meter band",
"c": "2 meter band",
"d": "15 meter band"
},
"T1B08": {
"id": "T1B08",
"q": "Which of the following is a result of the fact that the amateur service is secondary in some portions of the 70 cm band?",
"a": "U.S. amateurs may find non-amateur stations in the bands, and must avoid interfering with them",
"b": "U.S. amateurs must give foreign amateur stations priority in those portions",
"c": "International communications are not permitted on 70 cm",
"d": "Digital transmissions are not permitted on 70 cm"
},
"T1B09": {
"id": "T1B09",
"q": "Why should you not set your transmit frequency to be exactly at the edge of an amateur band or sub-band?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "So that modulation sidebands do not extend beyond the band edge",
"c": "To allow for transmitter frequency drift",
"d": "To allow for calibration error in the transmitter frequency display"
},
"T1B10": {
"id": "T1B10",
"q": "Which of the bands above 30 MHz that are available to Technician Class operators have mode-restricted sub-bands?",
"a": "The 6 meter, 2 meter, and 1.25 meter bands",
"b": "The 2 meter and 13 cm bands",
"c": "The 6 meter, 2 meter, and 70 cm bands",
"d": "The 2 meter and 70 cm bands"
},
"T1B11": {
"id": "T1B11",
"q": "What emission modes are permitted in the mode-restricted sub-bands at 50.0 to 50.1 MHz and 144.0 to 144.1 MHz?",
"a": "CW only",
"b": "CW and RTTY",
"c": "SSB only",
"d": "CW and SSB"
},
"T1B12": {
"id": "T1B12",
"q": "Why are frequency assignments for U.S. stations operating maritime mobile not the same everywhere in the world?",
"a": "Amateur frequency assignments can vary among the three ITU regions",
"b": "Amateur maritime mobile stations in international waters must conform to the frequency assignments of the country nearest to their vessel",
"c": "Frequency assignments are determined by the captain of the vessel",
"d": "Amateur frequency assignments are different in each of the 90 ITU zones"
},
"T1B13": {
"id": "T1B13",
"q": "Which emission may be used between 219 and 220 MHz?",
"a": "Data",
"b": "Spread spectrum",
"c": "SSB voice",
"d": "Fast-scan television"
},
"T1C01": {
"id": "T1C01",
"q": "Which type of call sign has a single letter in both its prefix and suffix?",
"a": "Special event",
"b": "Sequential",
"c": "Vanity",
"d": "In-memoriam"
},
"T1C02": {
"id": "T1C02",
"q": "Which of the following is a valid US amateur radio station call sign?",
"a": "W3ABC",
"b": "KMA3505",
"c": "KDKA",
"d": "11Q1176"
},
"T1C03": {
"id": "T1C03",
"q": "What types of international communications are permitted by an FCC-licensed amateur station?",
"a": "Communications incidental to the purposes of the amateur service and remarks of a personal character",
"b": "Communications incidental to conducting business or remarks of a personal nature",
"c": "Only communications incidental to contest exchanges, all other communications are prohibited",
"d": "Any communications that would be permitted by an international broadcast station"
},
"T1C04": {
"id": "T1C04",
"q": "When are you allowed to operate your amateur station in a foreign country?",
"a": "When the foreign country authorizes it",
"b": "When there is a mutual agreement allowing third party communications",
"c": "When authorization permits amateur communications in a foreign language",
"d": "When you are communicating with non-licensed individuals in another country"
},
"T1C05": {
"id": "T1C05",
"q": "Which of the following is a vanity call sign which a technician class amateur operator might select if available?",
"a": "K1XXX",
"b": "KA1X",
"c": "W1XX",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T1C06": {
"id": "T1C06",
"q": "From which of the following locations may an FCC-licensed amateur station transmit, in addition to places where the FCC regulates communications?",
"a": "From any vessel or craft located in international waters and documented or registered in the United States",
"b": "From within any country that is a member of the United Nations",
"c": "From anywhere within in ITU Regions 2 and 3",
"d": "From within any country that belongs to the International Telecommunications Union"
},
"T1C07": {
"id": "T1C07",
"q": "What may result when correspondence from the FCC is returned as undeliverable because the grantee failed to provide the correct mailing address?",
"a": "Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license",
"b": "Fine or imprisonment",
"c": "Require the licensee to be re-examined",
"d": "A reduction of one rank in operator class"
},
"T1C08": {
"id": "T1C08",
"q": "What is the normal term for an FCC-issued primary station/operator amateur radio license grant?",
"a": "Ten years",
"b": "Life",
"c": "Five years",
"d": "Twenty years"
},
"T1C09": {
"id": "T1C09",
"q": "What is the grace period following the expiration of an amateur license within which the license may be renewed?",
"a": "Two years",
"b": "Three years",
"c": "Five years",
"d": "Ten years"
},
"T1C10": {
"id": "T1C10",
"q": "How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you operate a transmitter on an amateur service frequency?",
"a": "As soon as your operator/station license grant appears in the FCC’s license database",
"b": "30 days after the test date",
"c": "Immediately",
"d": "You must wait until you receive your license in the mail from the FCC"
},
"T1C11": {
"id": "T1C11",
"q": "If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to operate a transmitter on amateur service frequencies?",
"a": "No, transmitting is not allowed until the FCC license database shows that the license has been renewed",
"b": "Yes, but only if you identify using the suffix GP",
"c": "Yes, but only during authorized nets",
"d": "Yes, for up to two years"
},
"T1C12": {
"id": "T1C12",
"q": "Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?",
"a": "Any licensed amateur",
"b": "Only licensed amateurs with an extra class license",
"c": "Only an amateur licensee who has been licensed continuously for more than 10 years",
"d": "Only licensed amateurs with general or extra class licenses"
},
"T1C13": {
"id": "T1C13",
"q": "For which licenses classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC?",
"a": "Technician, General, Amateur Extra",
"b": "Technician, Technician Plus, General, Advanced",
"c": "Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced",
"d": "Novice, Technician, General, Advanced"
},
"T1C14": {
"id": "T1C14",
"q": "Who may select a vanity call sign for a club station?",
"a": "Only the person named as trustee on the club station license grant",
"b": "Any member of the club",
"c": "Any officer of the club",
"d": "Any Extra Class member of the club"
},
"T1D01": {
"id": "T1D01",
"q": "With which countries are FCC-licensed amateur stations prohibited from exchanging communications?",
"a": "Any country whose administration has notified the ITU that it objects to such communications",
"b": "Any country whose administration has notified the ARRL that it objects to such communications",
"c": "Any country engaged in hostilities with another country",
"d": "Any country in violation of the War Powers Act of 1934"
},
"T1D02": {
"id": "T1D02",
"q": "On which of the following occasions may an FCC-licensed amateur station exchange messages with a U.S. military station?",
"a": "During an Armed Forces Day Communications Test",
"b": "During a Memorial Day Celebration",
"c": "During an Independence Day celebration",
"d": "During a propagation test"
},
"T1D03": {
"id": "T1D03",
"q": "When is the transmission of codes or ciphers that hide the meaning of a message allowed by an amateur station?",
"a": "Only when transmitting control commands to space stations or radio control craft",
"b": "Only when operating mobile",
"c": "Only during contests",
"d": "Only when frequencies above 1280 MHz are used"
},
"T1D04": {
"id": "T1D04",
"q": "What is the only time an amateur station is authorized to transmit music?",
"a": "When incidental to an authorized retransmission of manned spacecraft communications",
"b": "When the music produces no spurious emissions",
"c": "When the purpose is to interfere with an illegal transmission",
"d": "When the music is transmitted above 1280 MHz"
},
"T1D05": {
"id": "T1D05",
"q": "When may amateur radio operators use their stations to notify other amateurs of the availability of equipment for sale or trade?",
"a": "When the equipment is normally used in an amateur station and such activity is not conducted on a regular basis",
"b": "When the asking price is $100.00 or less",
"c": "When the asking price is less than its appraised value",
"d": "When the equipment is not the personal property of either the station licensee or the control operator or their close relatives"
},
"T1D06": {
"id": "T1D06",
"q": "What, if any, are the restrictions concerning transmission of language that may be considered indecent or obscene?",
"a": "Any such language is prohibited",
"b": "The FCC maintains a list of words that are not permitted to be used on amateur frequencies",
"c": "The ITU maintains a list of words that are not permitted to be used on amateur frequencies",
"d": "There is no such prohibition"
},
"T1D07": {
"id": "T1D07",
"q": "What types of amateur stations can automatically retransmit the signals of other amateur stations?",
"a": "Auxiliary, repeater, or space stations",
"b": "Auxiliary, beacon, or Earth stations",
"c": "Beacon, repeater, or space stations",
"d": "Earth, repeater, or space stations"
},
"T1D08": {
"id": "T1D08",
"q": "In which of the following circumstances may the control operator of an amateur station receive compensation for operating the station?",
"a": "When the communication is incidental to classroom instruction at an educational institution",
"b": "When engaging in communications on behalf of their employer",
"c": "When re-broadcasting weather alerts during a RACES net",
"d": "When notifying other amateur operators of the availability for sale or trade of apparatus"
},
"T1D09": {
"id": "T1D09",
"q": "Under which of the following circumstances are amateur stations authorized to transmit signals related to broadcasting, program production, or news gathering, assuming no other means is available?",
"a": "Only where such communications directly relate to the immediate safety of human life or protection of property",
"b": "Only when broadcasting communications to or from the space shuttle",
"c": "Only where noncommercial programming is gathered and supplied exclusively to the National Public Radio network",
"d": "Only when using amateur repeaters linked to the Internet"
},
"T1D10": {
"id": "T1D10",
"q": "What is the meaning of the term “broadcasting” in the FCC rules for the amateur services?",
"a": "Transmissions intended for reception by the general public",
"b": "Transmission of music",
"c": "Transmission of messages directed only to amateur operators",
"d": "Two-way transmissions by amateur stations"
},
"T1D11": {
"id": "T1D11",
"q": "When may an amateur station transmit without identifying?",
"a": "When transmitting signals to control a model craft",
"b": "When the transmissions are unmodulated",
"c": "When the transmitted power level is below 1 watt",
"d": "When the transmissions are of a brief nature to make station adjustments"
},
"T1D12": {
"id": "T1D12",
"q": "Under which of the following circumstances may an amateur radio station engage in broadcasting?",
"a": "When transmitting code practice, information bulletins, or transmissions necessary to provide emergency communications",
"b": "Under no circumstances",
"c": "At any time as long as no music is transmitted",
"d": "At any time as long as the material being transmitted did not originate from a commercial broadcast station"
},
"T1E01": {
"id": "T1E01",
"q": "When is an amateur station permitted to transmit without a control operator?",
"a": "Never",
"b": "When the station licensee is away and another licensed amateur is using the station",
"c": "When the transmitting station is an auxiliary station",
"d": "When using automatic control, such as in the case of a repeater"
},
"T1E02": {
"id": "T1E02",
"q": "Who may a station licensee designate to be the control operator of an amateur station?",
"a": "Only a person for whom an amateur operator/primary station license grant appears in the FCC database or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation",
"b": "Any family member of the station licensee",
"c": "Any person over the age of 18",
"d": "Any U.S. citizen or registered alien"
},
"T1E03": {
"id": "T1E03",
"q": "Who must designate the station control operator?",
"a": "The station licensee",
"b": "The FCC",
"c": "The frequency coordinator",
"d": "The ITU"
},
"T1E04": {
"id": "T1E04",
"q": "What determines the transmitting privileges of an amateur station?",
"a": "The class of operator license held by the control operator",
"b": "The class of operator license held by the station licensee",
"c": "The highest class of operator license held by anyone on the premises",
"d": "The frequency authorized by the frequency coordinator"
},
"T1E05": {
"id": "T1E05",
"q": "What is an amateur station control point?",
"a": "The location at which the control operator function is performed",
"b": "The location of the station transmitting apparatus",
"c": "The location of the station’s transmitting antenna",
"d": "The mailing address of the station licensee"
},
"T1E06": {
"id": "T1E06",
"q": "Under what type of control do APRS network digipeaters operate?",
"a": "Automatic",
"b": "Remote",
"c": "Local",
"d": "Manual"
},
"T1E07": {
"id": "T1E07",
"q": "When the control operator is not the station licensee, who is responsible for the proper operation of the station?",
"a": "The control operator and the station licensee are equally responsible",
"b": "Only the station licensee",
"c": "Only the control operator",
"d": "All licensed amateurs who are present at the operation"
},
"T1E08": {
"id": "T1E08",
"q": "Which of the following is an example of automatic control?",
"a": "Repeater operation",
"b": "Controlling the station over the Internet",
"c": "Using a computer or other device to automatically send CW",
"d": "Using a computer or other device to automatically identify"
},
"T1E09": {
"id": "T1E09",
"q": "What type of control is being used when the control operator is at the control point?",
"a": "Local control",
"b": "Unattended control",
"c": "Automatic control",
"d": "Radio control"
},
"T1E10": {
"id": "T1E10",
"q": "Which of the following is an example of remote control as defined in Part 97?",
"a": "Operating the station over the Internet",
"b": "Repeater operation",
"c": "Controlling a model aircraft, boat or car by amateur radio",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T1E11": {
"id": "T1E11",
"q": "Who does the FCC presume to be the control operator of an amateur station, unless documentation to the contrary is in the station records?",
"a": "The station licensee",
"b": "The third party participant",
"c": "The person operating the station equipment",
"d": "The station custodian"
},
"T1E12": {
"id": "T1E12",
"q": "When, under normal circumstances, may a Technician Class licensee be the control operator of a station operating in an exclusive Extra Class operator segment of the amateur bands?",
"a": "At no time",
"b": "When operating a special event station",
"c": "As part of a multi-operator contest team",
"d": "When using a club station whose trustee is an Extra Class operator licensee"
},
"T1F01": {
"id": "T1F01",
"q": "What type of identification is being used when identifying a station on the air as Race Headquarters?",
"a": "Tactical call sign",
"b": "An official call sign reserved for RACES drills",
"c": "SSID",
"d": "Broadcast station"
},
"T1F02": {
"id": "T1F02",
"q": "When using tactical identifiers such as “Race Headquarters” during a community service net operation, how often must your station transmit the station’s FCC-assigned call sign?",
"a": "At the end of each communication and every ten minutes during a communication",
"b": "Once during every hour",
"c": "Never, the tactical call is sufficient",
"d": "At the end of every transmission"
},
"T1F03": {
"id": "T1F03",
"q": "When is an amateur station required to transmit its assigned call sign?",
"a": "At least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a communication",
"b": "At least once during each transmission",
"c": "At least every 15 minutes during and at the end of a communication",
"d": "At the beginning of each contact, and every 10 minutes thereafter"
},
"T1F04": {
"id": "T1F04",
"q": "Which of the following is an acceptable language to use for station identification when operating in a phone sub-band?",
"a": "The English language",
"b": "Any language recognized by the ITU",
"c": "Any language recognized by the United Nations",
"d": "English, French, or Spanish"
},
"T1F05": {
"id": "T1F05",
"q": "What method of call sign identification is required for a station transmitting phone signals?",
"a": "Send the call sign using CW or phone emission",
"b": "Send the call sign followed by the indicator RPT",
"c": "Send the call sign followed by the indicator R",
"d": "Send the call sign using only phone emission"
},
"T1F06": {
"id": "T1F06",
"q": "Which of the following formats of a self-assigned indicator is acceptable when identifying using a phone transmission?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "KL7CC slant W3",
"c": "KL7CC slash W3",
"d": "KL7CC stroke W3"
},
"T1F07": {
"id": "T1F07",
"q": "Which of the following restrictions apply when a non-licensed person is allowed to speak to a foreign station using a station under the control of a Technician Class control operator?",
"a": "The foreign station must be one with which the U.S. has a third party agreement",
"b": "The person must be a U.S. citizen",
"c": "The licensed control operator must do the station identification",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T1F08": {
"id": "T1F08",
"q": "Which indicator is required by the FCC to be transmitted after a station call sign?",
"a": "/KT, /AE or /AG when using new license privileges earned by CSCE while waiting for an upgrade to a previously issued license to appear in the FCC license database",
"b": "/R when operating a repeater",
"c": "/ followed the FCC Region number when operating out of the region in which the license was issued",
"d": "/M when operating mobile"
},
"T1F09": {
"id": "T1F09",
"q": "What type of amateur station simultaneously retransmits the signal of another amateur station on a different channel or channels?",
"a": "Repeater station",
"b": "Earth station",
"c": "Beacon station",
"d": "Message forwarding station"
},
"T1F10": {
"id": "T1F10",
"q": "Who is accountable should a repeater inadvertently retransmit communications that violate the FCC rules?",
"a": "The control operator of the originating station",
"b": "The control operator of the repeater",
"c": "The owner of the repeater",
"d": "Both the originating station and the repeater owner"
},
"T1F11": {
"id": "T1F11",
"q": "To which foreign stations do the FCC rules authorize the transmission of non-emergency third party communications?",
"a": "Any station whose government permits such communications",
"b": "Those in ITU Region 2 only",
"c": "Those in ITU Regions 2 and 3 only",
"d": "Those in ITU Region 3 only"
},
"T1F12": {
"id": "T1F12",
"q": "How many persons are required to be members of a club for a club station license to be issued by the FCC?",
"a": "At least 4",
"b": "At least 5",
"c": "A trustee and 2 officers",
"d": "At least 2"
},
"T1F13": {
"id": "T1F13",
"q": "When must the station licensee make the station and its records available for FCC inspection?",
"a": "At any time upon request by an FCC representative",
"b": "At any time ten days after notification by the FCC of such an inspection",
"c": "Only after failing to comply with an FCC notice of violation",
"d": "Only when presented with a valid warrant by an FCC official or government agent"
},
"T2A01": {
"id": "T2A01",
"q": "What is the most common repeater frequency offset in the 2 meter band?",
"a": "Plus or minus 600 kHz",
"b": "Plus 500 kHz",
"c": "Minus 500 kHz",
"d": "Only plus 600 kHz"
},
"T2A02": {
"id": "T2A02",
"q": "What is the national calling frequency for FM simplex operations in the 70 cm band?",
"a": "446.000 MHz",
"b": "145.000 MHz",
"c": "432.100 MHz",
"d": "146.520 MHz"
},
"T2A03": {
"id": "T2A03",
"q": "What is a common repeater frequency offset in the 70 cm band?",
"a": "Plus or minus 5 MHz",
"b": "Plus or minus 600 kHz",
"c": "Minus 600 kHz",
"d": "Plus 600 kHz"
},
"T2A04": {
"id": "T2A04",
"q": "What is an appropriate way to call another station on a repeater if you know the other station's call sign?",
"a": "Say the station's call sign then identify with your call sign",
"b": "Say break, break then say the station's call sign",
"c": "Say CQ three times then the other station's call sign",
"d": "Wait for the station to call CQ then answer it"
},
"T2A05": {
"id": "T2A05",
"q": "How should you respond to a station calling CQ?",
"a": "Transmit the other station’s call sign followed by your call sign",
"b": "Transmit your call sign followed by the other station’s call sign",
"c": "Transmit CQ followed by the other station’s call sign",
"d": "Transmit a signal report followed by your call sign"
},
"T2A06": {
"id": "T2A06",
"q": "What must an amateur operator do when making on-air transmissions to test equipment or antennas?",
"a": "Properly identify the transmitting station",
"b": "Make test transmissions only after 10:00 p.m. local time",
"c": "Notify the FCC of the test transmission",
"d": "State the purpose of the test during the test procedure"
},
"T2A07": {
"id": "T2A07",
"q": "Which of the following is true when making a test transmission?",
"a": "Station identification is required at least every ten minutes during the test and at the end of the test",
"b": "Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 1 watt",
"c": "Station identification is only required once an hour when the transmissions are for test purposes only",
"d": "Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 15 seconds"
},
"T2A08": {
"id": "T2A08",
"q": "What is the meaning of the procedural signal “CQ”?",
"a": "Calling any station",
"b": "A new antenna is being tested (no station should answer)",
"c": "Only the called station should transmit",
"d": "Call on the quarter hour"
},
"T2A09": {
"id": "T2A09",
"q": "What brief statement is often transmitted in place of “CQ” to indicate that you are listening on a repeater?",
"a": "Your call sign",
"b": "The words “Hello test” followed by your call sign",
"c": "The repeater call sign followed by your call sign",
"d": "The letters “QSY” followed by your call sign"
},
"T2A10": {
"id": "T2A10",
"q": "What is a band plan, beyond the privileges established by the FCC?",
"a": "A voluntary guideline for using different modes or activities within an amateur band",
"b": "A mandated list of operating schedules",
"c": "A list of scheduled net frequencies",
"d": "A plan devised by a club to indicate frequency band usage"
},
"T2A11": {
"id": "T2A11",
"q": "Which of the following is an FCC rule regarding power levels used in the amateur bands, under normal, non-distress circumstances?",
"a": "While not exceeding the maximum power permitted on a given band, use the minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communication",
"b": "No more than 200 watts PEP may be used",
"c": "Up to 1500 watts PEP may be used on any amateur frequency without restriction",
"d": "There is no limit to power as long as there is no interference with other services"
},
"T2A12": {
"id": "T2A12",
"q": "Which of the following is a guideline to use when choosing an operating frequency for calling CQ?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Ask if the frequency is in use",
"c": "Make sure you are in your assigned band",
"d": "Listen first to be sure that no one else is using the frequency"
},
"T2B01": {
"id": "T2B01",
"q": "What is the term used to describe an amateur station that is transmitting and receiving on the same frequency?",
"a": "Simplex communication",
"b": "Diplex communication",
"c": "Full duplex communication",
"d": "Multiplex communication"
},
"T2B02": {
"id": "T2B02",
"q": "What is the term used to describe the use of a sub-audible tone transmitted with normal voice audio to open the squelch of a receiver?",
"a": "CTCSS",
"b": "Tone burst",
"c": "DTMF",
"d": "Carrier squelch"
},
"T2B03": {
"id": "T2B03",
"q": "Which of the following describes the muting of receiver audio controlled solely by the presence or absence of an RF signal?",
"a": "Carrier squelch",
"b": "Tone squelch",
"c": "CTCSS",
"d": "Modulated carrier"
},
"T2B04": {
"id": "T2B04",
"q": "Which of the following common problems might cause you to be able to hear but not access a repeater even when transmitting with the proper offset?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "The repeater receiver may require a CTCSS tone for access",
"c": "The repeater receiver may require a DCS tone sequence for access",
"d": "The repeater receiver may require an audio tone burst for access"
},
"T2B05": {
"id": "T2B05",
"q": "What determines the amount of deviation of an FM (as opposed to PM) signal?",
"a": "The amplitude of the modulating signal",
"b": "The frequency of the modulating signal",
"c": "Both the frequency and amplitude of the modulating signal",
"d": "The relative phase of the modulating signal and the carrier"
},
"T2B06": {
"id": "T2B06",
"q": "What happens when the deviation of an FM transmitter is increased?",
"a": "Its signal occupies more bandwidth",
"b": "Its output power increases",
"c": "Its output power and bandwidth increases",
"d": "Asymmetric modulation occurs"
},
"T2B07": {
"id": "T2B07",
"q": "What could cause your FM signal to interfere with stations on nearby frequencies?",
"a": "Microphone gain too high, causing over-deviation",
"b": "SWR too high",
"c": "Incorrect CTCSS Tone",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T2B08": {
"id": "T2B08",
"q": "Which of the following applies when two stations transmitting on the same frequency interfere with each other?",
"a": "Common courtesy should prevail, but no one has absolute right to an amateur frequency",
"b": "Whoever has the strongest signal has priority on the frequency",
"c": "Whoever has been on the frequency the longest has priority on the frequency",
"d": "The station which has the weakest signal has priority on the frequency"
},
"T2B09": {
"id": "T2B09",
"q": "Which of the following methods is encouraged by the FCC when identifying your station when using phone?",
"a": "Use of a phonetic alphabet",
"b": "Send your call sign in CW as well as voice",
"c": "Repeat your call sign three times",
"d": "Increase your signal to full power when identifying"
},
"T2B10": {
"id": "T2B10",
"q": "Which Q signal indicates that you are receiving interference from other stations?",
"a": "QRM",
"b": "QRN",
"c": "QTH",
"d": "QSB"
},
"T2B11": {
"id": "T2B11",
"q": "Which Q signal indicates that you are changing frequency?",
"a": "QSY",
"b": "QRU",
"c": "QSL",
"d": "QRZ"
},
"T2B12": {
"id": "T2B12",
"q": "Under what circumstances should you consider communicating via simplex rather than a repeater?",
"a": "When the stations can communicate directly without using a repeater",
"b": "Only when you have an endorsement for simplex operation on your license",
"c": "Only when third party traffic is not being passed",
"d": "Only if you have simplex modulation capability"
},
"T2B13": {
"id": "T2B13",
"q": "Which of the following is true of the use of SSB phone in amateur bands above 50 MHz?",
"a": "It is permitted in at least some portion of all the amateur bands above 50 MHz",
"b": "It is permitted only on repeaters",
"c": "It is permitted only by holders of a General Class or higher license",
"d": "It is permitted only on when power is limited to no more than 100 watts"
},
"T2C01": {
"id": "T2C01",
"q": "When do the FCC rules NOT apply to the operation of an amateur station?",
"a": "Never, FCC rules always apply",
"b": "When operating under special FEMA rules",
"c": "When operating under special ARES rules",
"d": "When operating a RACES station"
},
"T2C02": {
"id": "T2C02",
"q": "What is one way to recharge a 12-volt lead-acid station battery if the commercial power is out?",
"a": "Connect the battery in parallel with a vehicle’s battery and run the engine",
"b": "Add acid to the battery",
"c": "Cool the battery in ice for several hours",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T2C03": {
"id": "T2C03",
"q": "What should be done to insure that voice message traffic containing proper names and unusual words are copied correctly by the receiving station?",
"a": "Such words and terms should be spelled out using a standard phonetic alphabet",
"b": "Such messages must be limited to no more than 10 words",
"c": "The entire message should be repeated at least four times",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T2C04": {
"id": "T2C04",
"q": "What do RACES and ARES have in common?",
"a": "Both organizations may provide communications during emergencies",
"b": "Both organizations broadcast road and weather information",
"c": "Neither may handle emergency traffic supporting public service agencies",
"d": "They represent the two largest ham clubs in the United States"
},
"T2C05": {
"id": "T2C05",
"q": "Which of the following describes the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "A radio service using amateur stations for emergency management or civil defense communications",
"c": "An emergency service using amateur operators certified by a civil defense organization as being enrolled in that organization",
"d": "A radio service using amateur frequencies for emergency management or civil defense communications"
},
"T2C06": {
"id": "T2C06",
"q": "Which of the following is an accepted practice to get the immediate attention of a net control station when reporting an emergency?",
"a": "Begin your transmission by saying \"Priority\" or \"Emergency\" followed by your call sign",
"b": "Press the push-to-talk button three times",
"c": "Repeat the words SOS three times followed by the call sign of the reporting station",
"d": "Play a pre-recorded emergency alert tone followed by your call sign"
},
"T2C07": {
"id": "T2C07",
"q": "Which of the following is an accepted practice for an amateur operator who has checked into an emergency traffic net?",
"a": "Remain on frequency without transmitting until asked to do so by the net control station",
"b": "Move 5 kHz away from the net's frequency and use high power to ask other hams to keep clear of the net frequency",
"c": "Provided that the frequency is quiet, announce the station call sign and location every 5 minutes",
"d": "All of the choices are correct"
},
"T2C08": {
"id": "T2C08",
"q": "Which of the following is a characteristic of good emergency traffic handling?",
"a": "Passing messages exactly as received",
"b": "Making decisions as to whether or not messages should be relayed or delivered",
"c": "Communicating messages to the news media for broadcast outside the disaster area",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T2C09": {
"id": "T2C09",
"q": "Are amateur station control operators ever permitted to operate outside the frequency privileges of their license class?",
"a": "Yes, but only if necessary in situations involving the immediate safety of human life or protection of property",
"b": "Yes, but only when part of a FEMA emergency plan",
"c": "Yes, but only when part of a RACES emergency plan",
"d": "No"
},
"T2C10": {
"id": "T2C10",
"q": "What is the preamble in a formal traffic message?",
"a": "The information needed to track the message as it passes through the amateur radio traffic handling system",
"b": "The message number",
"c": "The priority handling indicator for the message",
"d": "The first paragraph of the message text"
},
"T2C11": {
"id": "T2C11",
"q": "What is meant by the term “check” in reference to a formal traffic message?",
"a": "The check is a count of the number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message",
"b": "The check is the value of a money order attached to the message",
"c": "The check is a list of stations that have relayed the message",
"d": "The check is a box on the message form that tells you the message was received"
},
"T2C12": {
"id": "T2C12",
"q": "What is the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)?",
"a": "Licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service",
"b": "Licensed amateurs who are members of the military and who voluntarily agreed to provide message handling services in the case of an emergency",
"c": "A training program that provides licensing courses for those interested in obtaining an amateur license to use during emergencies",
"d": "A training program that certifies amateur operators for membership in the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service"
},
"T3A01": {
"id": "T3A01",
"q": "What should you do if another operator reports that your station’s 2 meter signals were strong just a moment ago, but now they are weak or distorted?",
"a": "Try moving a few feet or changing the direction of your antenna if possible, as reflections may be causing multi-path distortion",
"b": "Turn on the CTCSS tone",
"c": "Ask the other operator to adjust his squelch control",
"d": "Change the batteries in your radio to a different type"
},
"T3A02": {
"id": "T3A02",
"q": "Why are UHF signals often more effective from inside buildings than VHF signals?",
"a": "The shorter wavelength allows them to more easily penetrate the structure of buildings",
"b": "VHF signals lose power faster over distance",
"c": "This is incorrect; VHF works better than UHF inside buildings",
"d": "UHF antennas are more efficient than VHF antennas"
},
"T3A03": {
"id": "T3A03",
"q": "What antenna polarization is normally used for long-distance weak-signal CW and SSB contacts using the VHF and UHF bands?",
"a": "Horizontal",
"b": "Left-hand circular",
"c": "Right-hand circular",
"d": "Vertical"
},
"T3A04": {
"id": "T3A04",
"q": "What can happen if the antennas at opposite ends of a VHF or UHF line of sight radio link are not using the same polarization?",
"a": "Signals could be significantly weaker",
"b": "The modulation sidebands might become inverted",
"c": "Signals have an echo effect on voices",
"d": "Nothing significant will happen"
},
"T3A05": {
"id": "T3A05",
"q": "When using a directional antenna, how might your station be able to access a distant repeater if buildings or obstructions are blocking the direct line of sight path?",
"a": "Try to find a path that reflects signals to the repeater",
"b": "Change from vertical to horizontal polarization",
"c": "Try the long path",
"d": "Increase the antenna SWR"
},
"T3A06": {
"id": "T3A06",
"q": "What term is commonly used to describe the rapid fluttering sound sometimes heard from mobile stations that are moving while transmitting?",
"a": "Picket fencing",
"b": "Flip-flopping",
"c": "Frequency shifting",
"d": "Pulsing"
},
"T3A07": {
"id": "T3A07",
"q": "What type of wave carries radio signals between transmitting and receiving stations?",
"a": "Electromagnetic",
"b": "Electrostatic",
"c": "Surface acoustic",
"d": "Magnetostrictive"
},
"T3A08": {
"id": "T3A08",
"q": "Which of the following is a likely cause of irregular fading of signals received by ionospheric reflection?",
"a": "Random combining of signals arriving via different paths",
"b": "Interference from thunderstorms",
"c": "Frequency shift due to Faraday rotation",
"d": "Intermodulation distortion"
},
"T3A09": {
"id": "T3A09",
"q": "Which of the following results from the fact that skip signals refracted from the ionosphere are elliptically polarized?",
"a": "Either vertically or horizontally polarized antennas may be used for transmission or reception",
"b": "Digital modes are unusable",
"c": "FM voice is unusable",
"d": "Both the transmitting and receiving antennas must be of the same polarization"
},
"T3A10": {
"id": "T3A10",
"q": "What may occur if data signals propagate over multiple paths?",
"a": "Error rates are likely to increase",
"b": "Transmission rates must be decreased by a factor equal to the number of separate paths observed",
"c": "No significant changes will occur if the signals are transmitting using FM",
"d": "Transmission rates can be increased by a factor equal to the number of separate paths observed"
},
"T3A11": {
"id": "T3A11",
"q": "Which part of the atmosphere enables the propagation of radio signals around the world?",
"a": "The ionosphere",
"b": "The troposphere",
"c": "The stratosphere",
"d": "The magnetosphere"
},
"T3B01": {
"id": "T3B01",
"q": "What is the name for the distance a radio wave travels during one complete cycle?",
"a": "Wavelength",
"b": "Waveform",
"c": "Wave speed",
"d": "Wave spread"
},
"T3B02": {
"id": "T3B02",
"q": "What property of a radio wave is used to describe its polarization?",
"a": "The orientation of the electric field",
"b": "The orientation of the magnetic field",
"c": "The ratio of the energy in the magnetic field to the energy in the electric field",
"d": "The ratio of the velocity to the wavelength"
},
"T3B03": {
"id": "T3B03",
"q": "What are the two components of a radio wave?",
"a": "Electric and magnetic fields",
"b": "Voltage and current",
"c": "AC and DC",
"d": "Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation"
},
"T3B04": {
"id": "T3B04",
"q": "How fast does a radio wave travel through free space?",
"a": "At the speed of light",
"b": "At the speed of sound",
"c": "Its speed is inversely proportional to its wavelength",
"d": "Its speed increases as the frequency increases"
},
"T3B05": {
"id": "T3B05",
"q": "How does the wavelength of a radio wave relate to its frequency?",
"a": "The wavelength gets shorter as the frequency increases",
"b": "The wavelength gets longer as the frequency increases",
"c": "There is no relationship between wavelength and frequency",
"d": "The wavelength depends on the bandwidth of the signal"
},
"T3B06": {
"id": "T3B06",
"q": "What is the formula for converting frequency to approximate wavelength in meters?",
"a": "Wavelength in meters equals 300 divided by frequency in megahertz",
"b": "Wavelength in meters equals frequency in hertz divided by 300",
"c": "Wavelength in meters equals frequency in megahertz divided by 300",
"d": "Wavelength in meters equals frequency in hertz multiplied by 300"
},
"T3B07": {
"id": "T3B07",
"q": "What property of radio waves is often used to identify the different frequency bands?",
"a": "The approximate wavelength",
"b": "The magnetic intensity of waves",
"c": "The time it takes for waves to travel one mile",
"d": "The voltage standing wave ratio of waves"
},
"T3B08": {
"id": "T3B08",
"q": "What are the frequency limits of the VHF spectrum?",
"a": "30 to 300 MHz",
"b": "30 to 300 kHz",
"c": "300 to 3000 kHz",
"d": "300 to 3000 MHz"
},
"T3B09": {
"id": "T3B09",
"q": "What are the frequency limits of the UHF spectrum?",
"a": "300 to 3000 MHz",
"b": "30 to 300 MHz",
"c": "300 to 3000 kHz",
"d": "30 to 300 kHz"
},
"T3B10": {
"id": "T3B10",
"q": "What frequency range is referred to as HF?",
"a": "3 to 30 MHz",
"b": "30 to 300 MHz",
"c": "300 to 3000 MHz",
"d": "300 to 3000 kHz"
},
"T3B11": {
"id": "T3B11",
"q": "What is the approximate velocity of a radio wave as it travels through free space?",
"a": "300,000,000 meters per second",
"b": "3000 kilometers per second",
"c": "300,000 miles per hour",
"d": "186,000 miles per hour"
},
"T3C01": {
"id": "T3C01",
"q": "Why are direct (not via a repeater) UHF signals rarely heard from stations outside your local coverage area?",
"a": "UHF signals are usually not reflected by the ionosphere",
"b": "FCC regulations prohibit them from going more than 50 miles",
"c": "They are too weak to go very far",
"d": "They collide with trees and shrubbery and fade out"
},
"T3C02": {
"id": "T3C02",
"q": "Which of the following might be happening when VHF signals are being received from long distances?",
"a": "Signals are being refracted from a sporadic E layer",
"b": "Signals are arriving by sub-surface ducting",
"c": "Signals are being reflected by lightning storms in your area",
"d": "Signals are being reflected from outer space"
},
"T3C03": {
"id": "T3C03",
"q": "What is a characteristic of VHF signals received via auroral reflection?",
"a": "The signals exhibit rapid fluctuations of strength and often sound distorted",
"b": "Signals from distances of 10,000 or more miles are common",
"c": "These types of signals occur only during winter nighttime hours",
"d": "These types of signals are generally strongest when your antenna is aimed west"
},
"T3C04": {
"id": "T3C04",
"q": "Which of the following propagation types is most commonly associated with occasional strong over-the-horizon signals on the 10, 6, and 2 meter bands?",
"a": "Sporadic E",
"b": "Backscatter",
"c": "D layer absorption",
"d": "Gray-line propagation"
},
"T3C05": {
"id": "T3C05",
"q": "Which of the following effects might cause radio signals to be heard despite obstructions between the transmitting and receiving stations?",
"a": "Knife-edge diffraction",
"b": "Faraday rotation",
"c": "Quantum tunneling",
"d": "Doppler shift"
},
"T3C06": {
"id": "T3C06",
"q": "What mode is responsible for allowing over-the-horizon VHF and UHF communications to ranges of approximately 300 miles on a regular basis?",
"a": "Tropospheric scatter",
"b": "D layer refraction",
"c": "F2 layer refraction",
"d": "Faraday rotation"
},
"T3C07": {
"id": "T3C07",
"q": "What band is best suited for communicating via meteor scatter?",
"a": "6 meters",
"b": "10 meters",
"c": "2 meters",
"d": "70 cm"
},
"T3C08": {
"id": "T3C08",
"q": "What causes tropospheric ducting?",
"a": "Temperature inversions in the atmosphere",
"b": "Sunspots and solar flares",
"c": "Updrafts from hurricanes and tornadoes",
"d": "Discharges of lightning during electrical storms"
},
"T3C09": {
"id": "T3C09",
"q": "What is generally the best time for long-distance 10 meter band propagation via the F layer?",
"a": "From dawn to shortly after sunset during periods of high sunspot activity",
"b": "From shortly after sunset to dawn during periods of high sunspot activity",
"c": "From dawn to shortly after sunset during periods of low sunspot activity",
"d": "From shortly after sunset to dawn during periods of low sunspot activity"
},
"T3C10": {
"id": "T3C10",
"q": "What is the radio horizon?",
"a": "The distance over which two stations can communicate by direct path",
"b": "The distance from the ground to a horizontally mounted antenna",
"c": "The farthest point you can see when standing at the base of your antenna tower",
"d": "The shortest distance between two points on the Earth's surface"
},
"T3C11": {
"id": "T3C11",
"q": "Why do VHF and UHF radio signals usually travel somewhat farther than the visual line of sight distance between two stations?",
"a": "The Earth seems less curved to radio waves than to light",
"b": "Radio waves are not blocked by dust particles",
"c": "Radio signals move somewhat faster than the speed of light",
"d": "Radio waves are blocked by dust particles"
},
"T3C12": {
"id": "T3C12",
"q": "Which of the following bands may provide long distance communications during the peak of the sunspot cycle?",
"a": "Six or ten meters",
"b": "23 centimeters",
"c": "70 centimeters or 1.25 meters",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T4A01": {
"id": "T4A01",
"q": "Which of the following is true concerning the microphone connectors on amateur transceivers?",
"a": "Some connectors include push-to-talk and voltages for powering the microphone",
"b": "All transceivers use the same microphone connector type",
"c": "All transceivers using the same connector type are wired identically",
"d": "Un-keyed connectors allow any microphone to be connected"
},
"T4A02": {
"id": "T4A02",
"q": "How might a computer be used as part of an amateur radio station?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "For sending and/or receiving CW",
"c": "For generating and decoding digital signals",
"d": "For logging contacts and contact information"
},
"T4A03": {
"id": "T4A03",
"q": "Which is a good reason to use a regulated power supply for communications equipment?",
"a": "It prevents voltage fluctuations from reaching sensitive circuits",
"b": "A regulated power supply has FCC approval",
"c": "A fuse or circuit breaker regulates the power",
"d": "Power consumption is independent of load"
},
"T4A04": {
"id": "T4A04",
"q": "Where must a filter be installed to reduce harmonic emissions from your station?",
"a": "Between the transmitter and the antenna",
"b": "Between the receiver and the transmitter",
"c": "At the station power supply",
"d": "At the microphone"
},
"T4A05": {
"id": "T4A05",
"q": "Where should an in-line SWR meter be connected to monitor the standing wave ratio of the station antenna system?",
"a": "In series with the feed line, between the transmitter and antenna",
"b": "In series with the station's ground",
"c": "In parallel with the push-to-talk line and the antenna",
"d": "In series with the power supply cable, as close as possible to the radio"
},
"T4A06": {
"id": "T4A06",
"q": "Which of the following would be connected between a transceiver and computer in a packet radio station?",
"a": "Terminal node controller",
"b": "Mixer",
"c": "Transmatch",
"d": "Antenna"
},
"T4A07": {
"id": "T4A07",
"q": "How is a computer’s sound card used when conducting digital communications using a computer?",
"a": "The sound card provides audio to the microphone input and converts received audio to digital form",
"b": "The sound card records the audio frequency for video display",
"c": "The sound card communicates between the computer CPU and the video display",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T4A08": {
"id": "T4A08",
"q": "Which type of conductor is best to use for RF grounding?",
"a": "Flat strap",
"b": "Round copper-clad steel wire",
"c": "Twisted-pair cable",
"d": "Round stranded wire"
},
"T4A09": {
"id": "T4A09",
"q": "Which of the following could you use to cure distorted audio caused by RF current flowing on the shield of a microphone cable?",
"a": "Ferrite choke",
"b": "Low-pass filter",
"c": "Preamplifier",
"d": "Band-pass filter"
},
"T4A10": {
"id": "T4A10",
"q": "What is the source of a high-pitched whine that varies with engine speed in a mobile transceiver’s receive audio?",
"a": "The alternator",
"b": "The ignition system",
"c": "The electric fuel pump",
"d": "Anti-lock braking system controllers"
},
"T4A11": {
"id": "T4A11",
"q": "Where should the negative return connection of a mobile transceiver's power cable be connected?",
"a": "At the battery or engine block ground strap",
"b": "At the antenna mount",
"c": "To any metal part of the vehicle",
"d": "Through the transceiver’s mounting bracket"
},
"T4A12": {
"id": "T4A12",
"q": "What could be happening if another operator reports a variable high-pitched whine on the audio from your mobile transmitter?",
"a": "Noise on the vehicle’s electrical system is being transmitted along with your speech audio",
"b": "You have the volume on your receiver set too high",
"c": "You need to adjust your squelch control",
"d": "Your microphone is picking up noise from an open window"
},
"T4B01": {
"id": "T4B01",
"q": "What may happen if a transmitter is operated with the microphone gain set too high?",
"a": "The output signal might become distorted",
"b": "The output power might be too high",
"c": "The frequency might vary",
"d": "The SWR might increase"
},
"T4B02": {
"id": "T4B02",
"q": "Which of the following can be used to enter the operating frequency on a modern transceiver?",
"a": "The keypad or VFO knob",
"b": "The CTCSS or DTMF encoder",
"c": "The Automatic Frequency Control",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T4B03": {
"id": "T4B03",
"q": "What is the purpose of the squelch control on a transceiver?",
"a": "To mute receiver output noise when no signal is being received",
"b": "To set the transmitter power level",
"c": "To adjust the automatic gain control",
"d": "To set the highest level of volume desired"
},
"T4B04": {
"id": "T4B04",
"q": "What is a way to enable quick access to a favorite frequency on your transceiver?",
"a": "Store the frequency in a memory channel",
"b": "Enable the CTCSS tones",
"c": "Disable the CTCSS tones",
"d": "Use the scan mode to select the desired frequency"
},
"T4B05": {
"id": "T4B05",
"q": "Which of the following would reduce ignition interference to a receiver?",
"a": "Turn on the noise blanker",
"b": "Decrease the squelch setting",
"c": "Change frequency slightly",
"d": "Use the RIT control"
},
"T4B06": {
"id": "T4B06",
"q": "Which of the following controls could be used if the voice pitch of a single-sideband signal seems too high or low?",
"a": "The receiver RIT or clarifier",
"b": "The bandwidth selection",
"c": "The tone squelch",
"d": "The AGC or limiter"
},
"T4B07": {
"id": "T4B07",
"q": "What does the term “RIT” mean?",
"a": "Receiver Incremental Tuning",
"b": "Receiver Input Tone",
"c": "Rectifier Inverter Test",
"d": "Remote Input Transmitter"
},
"T4B08": {
"id": "T4B08",
"q": "What is the advantage of having multiple receive bandwidth choices on a multimode transceiver?",
"a": "Permits noise or interference reduction by selecting a bandwidth matching the mode",
"b": "Permits monitoring several modes at once",
"c": "Increases the number of frequencies that can be stored in memory",
"d": "Increases the amount of offset between receive and transmit frequencies"
},
"T4B09": {
"id": "T4B09",
"q": "Which of the following is an appropriate receive filter bandwidth to select in order to minimize noise and interference for SSB reception?",
"a": "2400 Hz",
"b": "1000 Hz",
"c": "500 Hz",
"d": "5000 Hz"
},
"T4B10": {
"id": "T4B10",
"q": "Which of the following is an appropriate receive filter bandwidth to select in order to minimize noise and interference for CW reception?",
"a": "500 Hz",
"b": "1000 Hz",
"c": "2400 Hz",
"d": "5000 Hz"
},
"T4B11": {
"id": "T4B11",
"q": "Which of the following describes the common meaning of the term \"repeater offset\"?",
"a": "The difference between the repeater’s transmit and receive frequencies",
"b": "The time delay before the repeater timer resets",
"c": "The distance between the repeater’s transmit and receive antennas",
"d": "Matching the antenna impedance to the feed line impedance"
},
"T4B12": {
"id": "T4B12",
"q": "What is the function of automatic gain control or AGC?",
"a": "To keep received audio relatively constant",
"b": "To protect an antenna from lightning",
"c": "To eliminate RF on the station cabling",
"d": "An asymmetric goniometer control used for antenna matching"
},
"T5A01": {
"id": "T5A01",
"q": "Electrical current is measured in which of the following units?",
"a": "Amperes",
"b": "Watts",
"c": "Ohms",
"d": "Volts"
},
"T5A02": {
"id": "T5A02",
"q": "Electrical power is measured in which of the following units?",
"a": "Watts",
"b": "Volts",
"c": "Ohms",
"d": "Amperes"
},
"T5A03": {
"id": "T5A03",
"q": "What is the name for the flow of electrons in an electric circuit?",
"a": "Current",
"b": "Resistance",
"c": "Capacitance",
"d": "Voltage"
},
"T5A04": {
"id": "T5A04",
"q": "What is the name for a current that flows only in one direction?",
"a": "Direct current",
"b": "Alternating current",
"c": "Normal current",
"d": "Smooth current"
},
"T5A05": {
"id": "T5A05",
"q": "What is the electrical term for the electromotive force (EMF) that causes electron flow?",
"a": "Voltage",
"b": "Ampere-hours",
"c": "Capacitance",
"d": "Inductance"
},
"T5A06": {
"id": "T5A06",
"q": "How much voltage does a mobile transceiver usually require?",
"a": "About 12 volts",
"b": "About 30 volts",
"c": "About 120 volts",
"d": "About 240 volts"
},
"T5A07": {
"id": "T5A07",
"q": "Which of the following is a good electrical conductor?",
"a": "Copper",
"b": "Wood",
"c": "Glass",
"d": "Rubber"
},
"T5A08": {
"id": "T5A08",
"q": "Which of the following is a good electrical insulator?",
"a": "Glass",
"b": "Copper",
"c": "Aluminum",
"d": "Mercury"
},
"T5A09": {
"id": "T5A09",
"q": "What is the name for a current that reverses direction on a regular basis?",
"a": "Alternating current",
"b": "Direct current",
"c": "Circular current",
"d": "Vertical current"
},
"T5A10": {
"id": "T5A10",
"q": "Which term describes the rate at which electrical energy is used?",
"a": "Power",
"b": "Current",
"c": "Resistance",
"d": "Voltage"
},
"T5A11": {
"id": "T5A11",
"q": "What is the basic unit of electromotive force?",
"a": "The volt",
"b": "The watt",
"c": "The ampere",
"d": "The ohm"
},
"T5A12": {
"id": "T5A12",
"q": "What term describes the number of times per second that an alternating current reverses direction?",
"a": "Frequency",
"b": "Speed",
"c": "Wavelength",
"d": "Pulse rate"
},
"T5B01": {
"id": "T5B01",
"q": "How many milliamperes is 1.5 amperes?",
"a": "1,500 milliamperes",
"b": "150 milliamperes",
"c": "15 milliamperes",
"d": "15,000 milliamperes"
},
"T5B02": {
"id": "T5B02",
"q": "What is another way to specify a radio signal frequency of 1,500,000 hertz?",
"a": "1500 kHz",
"b": "1500 MHz",
"c": "15 GHz",
"d": "150 kHz"
},
"T5B03": {
"id": "T5B03",
"q": "How many volts are equal to one kilovolt?",
"a": "One thousand volts",
"b": "One hundred volts",
"c": "One one-thousandth of a volt",
"d": "One million volts"
},
"T5B04": {
"id": "T5B04",
"q": "How many volts are equal to one microvolt?",
"a": "One one-millionth of a volt",
"b": "One million volts",
"c": "One thousand kilovolts",
"d": "One one-thousandth of a volt"
},
"T5B05": {
"id": "T5B05",
"q": "Which of the following is equivalent to 500 milliwatts?",
"a": "0.5 watts",
"b": "0.02 watts",
"c": "5 watts",
"d": "50 watts"
},
"T5B06": {
"id": "T5B06",
"q": "If an ammeter calibrated in amperes is used to measure a 3000-milliampere current, what reading would it show?",
"a": "3 amperes",
"b": "0.3 amperes",
"c": "0.003 amperes",
"d": "3,000,000 amperes"
},
"T5B07": {
"id": "T5B07",
"q": "If a frequency readout calibrated in megahertz shows a reading of 3.525 MHz, what would it show if it were calibrated in kilohertz?",
"a": "3525 kHz",
"b": "35.25 kHz",
"c": "0.003525 kHz",
"d": "3,525,000 kHz"
},
"T5B08": {
"id": "T5B08",
"q": "How many microfarads are 1,000,000 picofarads?",
"a": "1 microfarad",
"b": "0.001 microfarads",
"c": "1000 microfarads",
"d": "1,000,000,000 microfarads"
},
"T5B09": {
"id": "T5B09",
"q": "What is the approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB), of a power increase from 5 watts to 10 watts?",
"a": "3 dB",
"b": "2 dB",
"c": "5 dB",
"d": "10 dB"
},
"T5B10": {
"id": "T5B10",
"q": "What is the approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB), of a power decrease from 12 watts to 3 watts?",
"a": "-6 dB",
"b": "-3 dB",
"c": "-1 dB",
"d": "-9 dB"
},
"T5B11": {
"id": "T5B11",
"q": "What is the approximate amount of change, measured in decibels (dB), of a power increase from 20 watts to 200 watts?",
"a": "10 dB",
"b": "12 dB",
"c": "18 dB",
"d": "28 dB"
},
"T5B12": {
"id": "T5B12",
"q": "Which of the following frequencies is equal to 28,400 kHz?",
"a": "28.400 MHz",
"b": "2.800 MHz",
"c": "284.00 MHz",
"d": "28.400 kHz"
},
"T5B13": {
"id": "T5B13",
"q": "If a frequency readout shows a reading of 2425 MHz, what frequency is that in GHz?",
"a": "2.425 GHz",
"b": "24.25 GHz",
"c": "0.002425 GHZ",
"d": "2425 GHz"
},
"T5C01": {
"id": "T5C01",
"q": "What is the ability to store energy in an electric field called?",
"a": "Capacitance",
"b": "Resistance",
"c": "Tolerance",
"d": "Inductance"
},
"T5C02": {
"id": "T5C02",
"q": "What is the basic unit of capacitance?",
"a": "The farad",
"b": "The ohm",
"c": "The volt",
"d": "The henry"
},
"T5C03": {
"id": "T5C03",
"q": "What is the ability to store energy in a magnetic field called?",
"a": "Inductance",
"b": "Capacitance",
"c": "Resistance",
"d": "Admittance"
},
"T5C04": {
"id": "T5C04",
"q": "What is the basic unit of inductance?",
"a": "The henry",
"b": "The farad",
"c": "The coulomb",
"d": "The ohm"
},
"T5C05": {
"id": "T5C05",
"q": "What is the unit of frequency?",
"a": "Hertz",
"b": "Henry",
"c": "Farad",
"d": "Tesla"
},
"T5C06": {
"id": "T5C06",
"q": "What does the abbreviation “RF” refer to?",
"a": "Radio frequency signals of all types",
"b": "The resonant frequency of a tuned circuit",
"c": "The real frequency transmitted as opposed to the apparent frequency",
"d": "Reflective force in antenna transmission lines"
},
"T5C07": {
"id": "T5C07",
"q": "What is a usual name for electromagnetic waves that travel through space?",
"a": "Radio waves",
"b": "Sound waves",
"c": "Gravity waves",
"d": "Pressure waves"
},
"T5C08": {
"id": "T5C08",
"q": "What is the formula used to calculate electrical power in a DC circuit?",
"a": "Power (P) equals voltage (E) multiplied by current (I)",
"b": "Power (P) equals voltage (E) divided by current (I)",
"c": "Power (P) equals voltage (E) minus current (I)",
"d": "Power (P) equals voltage (E) plus current (I)"
},
"T5C09": {
"id": "T5C09",
"q": "How much power is being used in a circuit when the applied voltage is 13.8 volts DC and the current is 10 amperes?",
"a": "138 watts",
"b": "0.7 watts",
"c": "23.8 watts",
"d": "3.8 watts"
},
"T5C10": {
"id": "T5C10",
"q": "How much power is being used in a circuit when the applied voltage is 12 volts DC and the current is 2.5 amperes?",
"a": "30 watts",
"b": "4.8 watts",
"c": "14.5 watts",
"d": "0.208 watts"
},
"T5C11": {
"id": "T5C11",
"q": "How many amperes are flowing in a circuit when the applied voltage is 12 volts DC and the load is 120 watts?",
"a": "10 amperes",
"b": "0.1 amperes",
"c": "12 amperes",
"d": "132 amperes"
},
"T5C12": {
"id": "T5C12",
"q": "What is meant by the term impedance?",
"a": "It is a measure of the opposition to AC current flow in a circuit",
"b": "It is the inverse of resistance",
"c": "It is a measure of the Q or Quality Factor of a component",
"d": "It is a measure of the power handling capability of a component"
},
"T5C13": {
"id": "T5C13",
"q": "What are the units of impedance?",
"a": "Ohms",
"b": "Amperes",
"c": "Coulombs",
"d": "Volts"
},
"T5D01": {
"id": "T5D01",
"q": "What formula is used to calculate current in a circuit?",
"a": "Current (I) equals voltage (E) divided by resistance (R)",
"b": "Current (I) equals voltage (E) multiplied by resistance (R)",
"c": "Current (I) equals voltage (E) added to resistance (R)",
"d": "Current (I) equals voltage (E) minus resistance (R)"
},
"T5D02": {
"id": "T5D02",
"q": "What formula is used to calculate voltage in a circuit?",
"a": "Voltage (E) equals current (I) multiplied by resistance (R)",
"b": "Voltage (E) equals current (I) divided by resistance (R)",
"c": "Voltage (E) equals current (I) added to resistance (R)",
"d": "Voltage (E) equals current (I) minus resistance (R)"
},
"T5D03": {
"id": "T5D03",
"q": "What formula is used to calculate resistance in a circuit?",
"a": "Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) divided by current (I)",
"b": "Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) multiplied by current (I)",
"c": "Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) added to current (I)",
"d": "Resistance (R) equals voltage (E) minus current (I)"
},
"T5D04": {
"id": "T5D04",
"q": "What is the resistance of a circuit in which a current of 3 amperes flows through a resistor connected to 90 volts?",
"a": "30 ohms",
"b": "3 ohms",
"c": "93 ohms",
"d": "270 ohms"
},
"T5D05": {
"id": "T5D05",
"q": "What is the resistance in a circuit for which the applied voltage is 12 volts and the current flow is 1.5 amperes?",
"a": "8 ohms",
"b": "0.125 ohms",
"c": "18 ohms",
"d": "13.5 ohms"
},
"T5D06": {
"id": "T5D06",
"q": "What is the resistance of a circuit that draws 4 amperes from a 12-volt source?",
"a": "3 ohms",
"b": "16 ohms",
"c": "48 ohms",
"d": "8 Ohms"
},
"T5D07": {
"id": "T5D07",
"q": "What is the current flow in a circuit with an applied voltage of 120 volts and a resistance of 80 ohms?",
"a": "1.5 amperes",
"b": "200 amperes",
"c": "0.667 amperes",
"d": "9600 amperes"
},
"T5D08": {
"id": "T5D08",
"q": "What is the current flowing through a 100-ohm resistor connected across 200 volts?",
"a": "2 amperes",
"b": "0.5 amperes",
"c": "20,000 amperes",
"d": "100 amperes"
},
"T5D09": {
"id": "T5D09",
"q": "What is the current flowing through a 24-ohm resistor connected across 240 volts?",
"a": "10 amperes",
"b": "0.1 amperes",
"c": "24,000 amperes",
"d": "216 amperes"
},
"T5D10": {
"id": "T5D10",
"q": "What is the voltage across a 2-ohm resistor if a current of 0.5 amperes flows through it?",
"a": "1 volt",
"b": "0.25 volts",
"c": "2.5 volts",
"d": "1.5 volts"
},
"T5D11": {
"id": "T5D11",
"q": "What is the voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a current of 1 ampere flows through it?",
"a": "10 volts",
"b": "1 volt",
"c": "11 volts",
"d": "9 volts"
},
"T5D12": {
"id": "T5D12",
"q": "What is the voltage across a 10-ohm resistor if a current of 2 amperes flows through it?",
"a": "20 volts",
"b": "0.2 volts",
"c": "12 volts",
"d": "8 volts"
},
"T6A01": {
"id": "T6A01",
"q": "What electrical component is used to oppose the flow of current in a DC circuit?",
"a": "Resistor",
"b": "Inductor",
"c": "Voltmeter",
"d": "Transformer"
},
"T6A02": {
"id": "T6A02",
"q": "What type of component is often used as an adjustable volume control?",
"a": "Potentiometer",
"b": "Power resistor",
"c": "Fixed resistor",
"d": "Transformer"
},
"T6A03": {
"id": "T6A03",
"q": "What electrical parameter is controlled by a potentiometer?",
"a": "Resistance",
"b": "Inductance",
"c": "Capacitance",
"d": "Field strength"
},
"T6A04": {
"id": "T6A04",
"q": "What electrical component stores energy in an electric field?",
"a": "Capacitor",
"b": "Resistor",
"c": "Inductor",
"d": "Diode"
},
"T6A05": {
"id": "T6A05",
"q": "What type of electrical component consists of two or more conductive surfaces separated by an insulator?",
"a": "Capacitor",
"b": "Potentiometer",
"c": "Oscillator",
"d": "Resistor"
},
"T6A06": {
"id": "T6A06",
"q": "What type of electrical component stores energy in a magnetic field?",
"a": "Inductor",
"b": "Capacitor",
"c": "Resistor",
"d": "Diode"
},
"T6A07": {
"id": "T6A07",
"q": "What electrical component is usually composed of a coil of wire?",
"a": "Inductor",
"b": "Capacitor",
"c": "Diode",
"d": "Switch"
},
"T6A08": {
"id": "T6A08",
"q": "What electrical component is used to connect or disconnect electrical circuits?",
"a": "Switch",
"b": "Magnetron",
"c": "Thermistor",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T6A09": {
"id": "T6A09",
"q": "What electrical component is used to protect other circuit components from current overloads?",
"a": "Fuse",
"b": "Capacitor",
"c": "Inductor",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T6A10": {
"id": "T6A10",
"q": "Which of the following battery types is rechargeable?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Lithium-ion",
"c": "Lead-acid gel-cell",
"d": "Nickel-metal hydride"
},
"T6A11": {
"id": "T6A11",
"q": "Which of the following battery types is not rechargeable?",
"a": "Carbon-zinc",
"b": "Nickel-cadmium",
"c": "Lead-acid",
"d": "Lithium-ion"
},
"T6B01": {
"id": "T6B01",
"q": "What class of electronic components is capable of using a voltage or current signal to control current flow?",
"a": "Transistors",
"b": "Inductors",
"c": "Resistors",
"d": "Capacitors"
},
"T6B02": {
"id": "T6B02",
"q": "What electronic component allows current to flow in only one direction?",
"a": "Diode",
"b": "Fuse",
"c": "Resistor",
"d": "Driven Element"
},
"T6B03": {
"id": "T6B03",
"q": "Which of these components can be used as an electronic switch or amplifier?",
"a": "Transistor",
"b": "Potentiometer",
"c": "Oscillator",
"d": "Voltmeter"
},
"T6B04": {
"id": "T6B04",
"q": "Which of the following components can be made of three layers of semiconductor material?",
"a": "Transistor",
"b": "Alternator",
"c": "Triode",
"d": "Pentagrid converter"
},
"T6B05": {
"id": "T6B05",
"q": "Which of the following electronic components can amplify signals?",
"a": "Transistor",
"b": "Variable resistor",
"c": "Electrolytic capacitor",
"d": "Multi-cell battery"
},
"T6B06": {
"id": "T6B06",
"q": "How is the cathode lead of a semiconductor diode usually identified?",
"a": "With a stripe",
"b": "With the word cathode",
"c": "With the letter C",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T6B07": {
"id": "T6B07",
"q": "What does the abbreviation LED stand for?",
"a": "Light Emitting Diode",
"b": "Low Emission Diode",
"c": "Liquid Emission Detector",
"d": "Long Echo Delay"
},
"T6B08": {
"id": "T6B08",
"q": "What does the abbreviation FET stand for?",
"a": "Field Effect Transistor",
"b": "Fast Electron Transistor",
"c": "Free Electron Transition",
"d": "Field Emission Thickness"
},
"T6B09": {
"id": "T6B09",
"q": "What are the names of the two electrodes of a diode?",
"a": "Anode and cathode",
"b": "Source and drain",
"c": "Plus and minus",
"d": "Gate and base"
},
"T6B10": {
"id": "T6B10",
"q": "What are the three electrodes of a PNP or NPN transistor?",
"a": "Emitter, base, and collector",
"b": "Source, gate, and drain",
"c": "Cathode, grid, and plate",
"d": "Cathode, drift cavity, and collector"
},
"T6B11": {
"id": "T6B11",
"q": "What at are the three electrodes of a field effect transistor?",
"a": "Source, gate, and drain",
"b": "Emitter, base, and collector",
"c": "Cathode, grid, and plate",
"d": "Cathode, gate, and anode"
},
"T6B12": {
"id": "T6B12",
"q": "What is the term that describes a transistor's ability to amplify a signal?",
"a": "Gain",
"b": "Forward resistance",
"c": "Forward voltage drop",
"d": "On resistance"
},
"T6C01": {
"id": "T6C01",
"q": "What is the name for standardized representations of components in an electrical wiring diagram?",
"a": "Schematic symbols",
"b": "Grey sketch",
"c": "Electrical depictions",
"d": "Component callouts"
},
"T6C02": {
"id": "T6C02",
"q": "What is component 1 in figure T1?",
"a": "Resistor",
"b": "Transistor",
"c": "Battery",
"d": "Connector",
"p": "FCC-T1.png"
},
"T6C03": {
"id": "T6C03",
"q": "What is component 2 in figure T1?",
"a": "Transistor",
"b": "Resistor",
"c": "Indicator lamp",
"d": "Connector",
"p": "FCC-T1.png"
},
"T6C04": {
"id": "T6C04",
"q": "What is component 3 in figure T1?",
"a": "Lamp",
"b": "Transistor",
"c": "Resistor",
"d": "Ground symbol",
"p": "FCC-T1.png"
},
"T6C05": {
"id": "T6C05",
"q": "What is component 4 in figure T1?",
"a": "Battery",
"b": "Transistor",
"c": "Resistor",
"d": "Ground symbol",
"p": "FCC-T1.png"
},
"T6C06": {
"id": "T6C06",
"q": "What is component 6 in figure T2?",
"a": "Capacitor",
"b": "Resistor",
"c": "Regulator IC",
"d": "Transistor",
"p": "FCC-T2.png"
},
"T6C07": {
"id": "T6C07",
"q": "What is component 8 in figure T2?",
"a": "Light emitting diode",
"b": "Inductor",
"c": "Regulator IC",
"d": "Resistor",
"p": "FCC-T2.png"
},
"T6C08": {
"id": "T6C08",
"q": "What is component 9 in figure T2?",
"a": "Variable resistor",
"b": "Variable inductor",
"c": "Variable capacitor",
"d": "Variable transformer",
"p": "FCC-T2.png"
},
"T6C09": {
"id": "T6C09",
"q": "What is component 4 in figure T2?",
"a": "Transformer",
"b": "Double-pole switch",
"c": "Potentiometer",
"d": "Variable inductor",
"p": "FCC-T2.png"
},
"T6C10": {
"id": "T6C10",
"q": "What is component 3 in figure T3?",
"a": "Variable inductor",
"b": "Meter",
"c": "Variable capacitor",
"d": "Connector",
"p": "FCC-T3.png"
},
"T6C11": {
"id": "T6C11",
"q": "What is component 4 in figure T3?",
"a": "Antenna",
"b": "Transmitter",
"c": "Dummy load",
"d": "Ground",
"p": "FCC-T3.png"
},
"T6C12": {
"id": "T6C12",
"q": "What do the symbols on an electrical circuit schematic diagram represent?",
"a": "Electrical components",
"b": "Logic states",
"c": "Digital codes",
"d": "Traffic nodes"
},
"T6C13": {
"id": "T6C13",
"q": "Which of the following is accurately represented in electrical circuit schematic diagrams?",
"a": "The way components are interconnected",
"b": "Physical appearance of components",
"c": "Wire lengths",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T6D01": {
"id": "T6D01",
"q": "Which of the following devices or circuits changes an alternating current into a varying direct current signal?",
"a": "Rectifier",
"b": "Transformer",
"c": "Amplifier",
"d": "Reflector"
},
"T6D02": {
"id": "T6D02",
"q": "What best describes a relay?",
"a": "A switch controlled by an electromagnet",
"b": "A current controlled amplifier",
"c": "An optical sensor",
"d": "A pass transistor"
},
"T6D03": {
"id": "T6D03",
"q": "What type of switch is represented by component 3 in figure T2?",
"a": "Single-pole single-throw",
"b": "Single-pole double-throw",
"c": "Double-pole single-throw",
"d": "Double-pole double-throw",
"p": "FCC-T2.png"
},
"T6D04": {
"id": "T6D04",
"q": "Which of the following can be used to display signal strength on a numeric scale?",
"a": "Meter",
"b": "Transistor",
"c": "Potentiometer",
"d": "Relay"
},
"T6D05": {
"id": "T6D05",
"q": "What type of circuit controls the amount of voltage from a power supply?",
"a": "Regulator",
"b": "Oscillator",
"c": "Filter",
"d": "Phase inverter"
},
"T6D06": {
"id": "T6D06",
"q": "What component is commonly used to change 120V AC house current to a lower AC voltage for other uses?",
"a": "Transformer",
"b": "Variable capacitor",
"c": "Transistor",
"d": "Diode"
},
"T6D07": {
"id": "T6D07",
"q": "Which of the following is commonly used as a visual indicator?",
"a": "LED",
"b": "FET",
"c": "Zener diode",
"d": "Bipolar transistor"
},
"T6D08": {
"id": "T6D08",
"q": "Which of the following is used together with an inductor to make a tuned circuit?",
"a": "Capacitor",
"b": "Zener diode",
"c": "Potentiometer",
"d": "Resistor"
},
"T6D09": {
"id": "T6D09",
"q": "What is the name of a device that combines several semiconductors and other components into one package?",
"a": "Integrated circuit",
"b": "Multi-pole relay",
"c": "Transducer",
"d": "Transformer"
},
"T6D10": {
"id": "T6D10",
"q": "What is the function of component 2 in Figure T1?",
"a": "Control the flow of current",
"b": "Supply electrical energy",
"c": "Give off light when current flows through it",
"d": "Convert electrical energy into radio waves",
"p": "FCC-T1.png"
},
"T6D11": {
"id": "T6D11",
"q": "What is a simple resonant or tuned circuit?",
"a": "An inductor and a capacitor connected in series or parallel to form a filter",
"b": "A type of voltage regulator",
"c": "A resistor circuit used for reducing standing wave ratio",
"d": "A circuit designed to provide high fidelity audio"
},
"T6D12": {
"id": "T6D12",
"q": "Which of the following is a common reason to use shielded wire?",
"a": "To prevent coupling of unwanted signals to or from the wire",
"b": "To increase the current carrying capability of the wire",
"c": "To decrease the resistance of DC power connections",
"d": "To couple the wire to other signals"
},
"T7A01": {
"id": "T7A01",
"q": "Which term describes the ability of a receiver to detect the presence of a signal?",
"a": "Sensitivity",
"b": "Linearity",
"c": "Selectivity",
"d": "Total Harmonic Distortion"
},
"T7A02": {
"id": "T7A02",
"q": "What is a transceiver?",
"a": "A unit combining the functions of a transmitter and a receiver",
"b": "A type of antenna switch",
"c": "A component in a repeater which filters out unwanted interference",
"d": "A type of antenna matching network"
},
"T7A03": {
"id": "T7A03",
"q": "Which of the following is used to convert a radio signal from one frequency to another?",
"a": "Mixer",
"b": "Phase splitter",
"c": "Inverter",
"d": "Amplifier"
},
"T7A04": {
"id": "T7A04",
"q": "Which term describes the ability of a receiver to discriminate between multiple signals?",
"a": "Selectivity",
"b": "Sensitivity",
"c": "Discrimination ratio",
"d": "Harmonic Distortion"
},
"T7A05": {
"id": "T7A05",
"q": "What is the name of a circuit that generates a signal of a desired frequency?",
"a": "Oscillator",
"b": "Product detector",
"c": "Low-pass filter",
"d": "Reactance modulator"
},
"T7A06": {
"id": "T7A06",
"q": "What device takes the output of a low-powered 28 MHz SSB exciter and produces a 222 MHz output signal?",
"a": "Transverter",
"b": "Low-pass filter",
"c": "High-pass filter",
"d": "Phase converter"
},
"T7A07": {
"id": "T7A07",
"q": "What is meant by term “PTT”?",
"a": "The push to talk function which switches between receive and transmit",
"b": "Precise tone transmissions used to limit repeater access to only certain signals",
"c": "A primary transformer tuner use to match antennas",
"d": "Pre-transmission tuning to reduce transmitter harmonic emission"
},
"T7A08": {
"id": "T7A08",
"q": "Which of the following describes combining speech with an RF carrier signal?-",
"a": "Modulation",
"b": "Oscillation",
"c": "Impedance matching",
"d": "Low-pass filtering"
},
"T7A09": {
"id": "T7A09",
"q": "Which of the following devices is most useful for VHF weak-signal communication?",
"a": "A multi-mode VHF transceiver",
"b": "A quarter-wave vertical antenna",
"c": "An omni-directional antenna",
"d": "A mobile VHF FM transceiver"
},
"T7A10": {
"id": "T7A10",
"q": "What device increases the low-power output from a handheld transceiver?",
"a": "An RF power amplifier",
"b": "A voltage divider",
"c": "An impedance network",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T7A11": {
"id": "T7A11",
"q": "Where is an RF preamplifier installed?",
"a": "Between the antenna and receiver",
"b": "At the output of the transmitter's power amplifier",
"c": "Between a transmitter and antenna tuner",
"d": "At the receiver's audio output"
},
"T7B01": {
"id": "T7B01",
"q": "What can you do if you are told your FM handheld or mobile transceiver is over-deviating?",
"a": "Talk farther away from the microphone",
"b": "Let the transceiver cool off",
"c": "Change to a higher power level",
"d": "Talk louder into the microphone"
},
"T7B02": {
"id": "T7B02",
"q": "What would cause a broadcast AM or FM radio to receive an amateur radio transmission unintentionally?",
"a": "The receiver is unable to reject strong signals outside the AM or FM band",
"b": "The microphone gain of the transmitter is turned up too high",
"c": "The audio amplifier of the transmitter is overloaded",
"d": "The deviation of an FM transmitter is set too low"
},
"T7B03": {
"id": "T7B03",
"q": "Which of the following may be a cause of radio frequency interference?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Harmonics",
"c": "Spurious emissions",
"d": "Fundamental overload"
},
"T7B04": {
"id": "T7B04",
"q": "Which of the following is a way to reduce or eliminate interference by an amateur transmitter to a nearby telephone?",
"a": "Put a RF filter on the telephone",
"b": "Reduce the microphone gain",
"c": "Reduce the SWR on the transmitter transmission line",
"d": "Put a filter on the amateur transmitter"
},
"T7B05": {
"id": "T7B05",
"q": "How can overload of a non-amateur radio or TV receiver by an amateur signal be reduced or eliminated?",
"a": "Block the amateur signal with a filter at the antenna input of the affected receiver",
"b": "Block the interfering signal with a filter on the amateur transmitter",
"c": "Switch the transmitter from FM to SSB",
"d": "Switch the transmitter to a narrow-band mode"
},
"T7B06": {
"id": "T7B06",
"q": "Which of the following actions should you take if a neighbor tells you that your station’s transmissions are interfering with their radio or TV reception?",
"a": "Make sure that your station is functioning properly and that it does not cause interference to your own radio or television when it is tuned to the same channel",
"b": "Immediately turn off your transmitter and contact the nearest FCC office for assistance",
"c": "Tell them that your license gives you the right to transmit and nothing can be done to reduce the interference",
"d": "Install a harmonic doubler on the output of your transmitter and tune it until the interference is eliminated"
},
"T7B07": {
"id": "T7B07",
"q": "Which of the following may be useful in correcting a radio frequency interference problem?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Low-pass and high-pass filters",
"c": "Band-reject and band-pass filters",
"d": "Snap-on ferrite chokes"
},
"T7B08": {
"id": "T7B08",
"q": "What should you do if something in a neighbor’s home is causing harmful interference to your amateur station?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Politely inform your neighbor about the rules that prohibit the use of devices which cause interference",
"c": "Check your station and make sure it meets the standards of good amateur practice",
"d": "Work with your neighbor to identify the offending device"
},
"T7B09": {
"id": "T7B09",
"q": "What is a Part 15 device?",
"a": "An unlicensed device that may emit low powered radio signals on frequencies used by a licensed service",
"b": "A type of amateur radio that can legally be used in the citizen’s band",
"c": "A device for long distance communications using special codes sanctioned by the International Amateur Radio Union",
"d": "A type of test set used to determine whether a transmitter is in compliance with FCC regulation 91.15"
},
"T7B10": {
"id": "T7B10",
"q": "What might be the problem if you receive a report that your audio signal through the repeater is distorted or unintelligible?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Your batteries may be running low",
"c": "You could be in a bad location",
"d": "Your transmitter may be slightly off frequency"
},
"T7B11": {
"id": "T7B11",
"q": "What is a symptom of RF feedback in a transmitter or transceiver?",
"a": "Reports of garbled, distorted, or unintelligible transmissions",
"b": "The transmitter will not stay on the desired frequency",
"c": "Excessive SWR at the antenna connection",
"d": "Frequent blowing of power supply fuses"
},
"T7B12": {
"id": "T7B12",
"q": "What might be the first step to resolve cable TV interference from your ham radio transmission?",
"a": "Be sure all TV coaxial connectors are installed properly",
"b": "Add a high pass filter to the TV antenna input",
"c": "Add a preamplifier to the TV antenna input",
"d": "Add a low pass filter to the TV antenna input"
},
"T7C01": {
"id": "T7C01",
"q": "What is the primary purpose of a dummy load?",
"a": "To prevent the radiation of signals when making tests",
"b": "To prevent over-modulation of your transmitter",
"c": "To improve the radiation from your antenna",
"d": "To improve the signal to noise ratio of your receiver"
},
"T7C02": {
"id": "T7C02",
"q": "Which of the following instruments can be used to determine if an antenna is resonant at the desired operating frequency?",
"a": "An antenna analyzer",
"b": "A VTVM",
"c": "A Q meter",
"d": "A frequency counter"
},
"T7C03": {
"id": "T7C03",
"q": "What, in general terms, is standing wave ratio (SWR)?",
"a": "A measure of how well a load is matched to a transmission line",
"b": "The ratio of high to low impedance in a feed line",
"c": "The transmitter efficiency ratio",
"d": "An indication of the quality of your station’s ground connection"
},
"T7C04": {
"id": "T7C04",
"q": "What reading on an SWR meter indicates a perfect impedance match between the antenna and the feed line?",
"a": "1 to 1",
"b": "1 to 3",
"c": "2 to 1",
"d": "10 to 1"
},
"T7C05": {
"id": "T7C05",
"q": "What is the approximate SWR value above which the protection circuits in most solid-state transmitters begin to reduce transmitter power?",
"a": "2 to 1",
"b": "1 to 2",
"c": "6 to 1",
"d": "10 to 1"
},
"T7C06": {
"id": "T7C06",
"q": "What does an SWR reading of 4:1 indicate?",
"a": "Impedance mismatch",
"b": "Good impedance match",
"c": "Gain of +4dB",
"d": "Loss of -4dB"
},
"T7C07": {
"id": "T7C07",
"q": "What happens to power lost in a feed line?",
"a": "It is converted into heat",
"b": "It comes back into your transmitter and could cause damage",
"c": "It increases the SWR",
"d": "It can cause distortion of your signal"
},
"T7C08": {
"id": "T7C08",
"q": "What instrument other than an SWR meter could you use to determine if a feed line and antenna are properly matched?",
"a": "Directional wattmeter",
"b": "Ohmmeter",
"c": "Iambic pentameter",
"d": "Voltmeter"
},
"T7C09": {
"id": "T7C09",
"q": "Which of the following is the most common cause for failure of coaxial cables?",
"a": "Moisture contamination",
"b": "Gamma rays",
"c": "The velocity factor exceeds 1.0",
"d": "Overloading"
},
"T7C10": {
"id": "T7C10",
"q": "Why should the outer jacket of coaxial cable be resistant to ultraviolet light?",
"a": "Ultraviolet light can damage the jacket and allow water to enter the cable",
"b": "Ultraviolet light can increase losses in the cable’s jacket",
"c": "Ultraviolet and RF signals can mix together, causing interference",
"d": "Ultraviolet resistant jackets prevent harmonic radiation"
},
"T7C11": {
"id": "T7C11",
"q": "What is a disadvantage of air core coaxial cable when compared to foam or solid dielectric types?",
"a": "It requires special techniques to prevent water absorption",
"b": "It cannot be used for VHF or UHF antennas",
"c": "It has more loss per foot",
"d": "It cannot be used at below freezing temperatures"
},
"T7C12": {
"id": "T7C12",
"q": "Which of the following is a common use of coaxial cable?",
"a": "Carrying RF signals between a radio and antenna",
"b": "Carrying dc power from a vehicle battery to a mobile radio",
"c": "Securing masts, tubing, and other cylindrical objects on towers",
"d": "Connecting data signals from a TNC to a computer"
},
"T7C13": {
"id": "T7C13",
"q": "What does a dummy load consist of?",
"a": "A non-inductive resistor and a heat sink",
"b": "A high-gain amplifier and a TR switch",
"c": "A low voltage power supply and a DC relay",
"d": "A 50 ohm reactance used to terminate a transmission line"
},
"T7D01": {
"id": "T7D01",
"q": "Which instrument would you use to measure electric potential or electromotive force?",
"a": "A voltmeter",
"b": "An ammeter",
"c": "A wavemeter",
"d": "An ohmmeter"
},
"T7D02": {
"id": "T7D02",
"q": "What is the correct way to connect a voltmeter to a circuit?",
"a": "In parallel with the circuit",
"b": "In series with the circuit",
"c": "In quadrature with the circuit",
"d": "In phase with the circuit"
},
"T7D03": {
"id": "T7D03",
"q": "How is an ammeter usually connected to a circuit?",
"a": "In series with the circuit",
"b": "In parallel with the circuit",
"c": "In quadrature with the circuit",
"d": "In phase with the circuit"
},
"T7D04": {
"id": "T7D04",
"q": "Which instrument is used to measure electric current?",
"a": "An ammeter",
"b": "A wavemeter",
"c": "A voltmeter",
"d": "An ohmmeter"
},
"T7D05": {
"id": "T7D05",
"q": "What instrument is used to measure resistance?",
"a": "An ohmmeter",
"b": "A spectrum analyzer",
"c": "A noise bridge",
"d": "An oscilloscope"
},
"T7D06": {
"id": "T7D06",
"q": "Which of the following might damage a multimeter?",
"a": "Attempting to measure voltage when using the resistance setting",
"b": "Leaving the meter in the milliamps position overnight",
"c": "Measuring a voltage too small for the chosen scale",
"d": "Not allowing it to warm up properly"
},
"T7D07": {
"id": "T7D07",
"q": "Which of the following measurements are commonly made using a multimeter?",
"a": "Voltage and resistance",
"b": "Signal strength and noise",
"c": "Impedance and reactance",
"d": "SWR and RF power"
},
"T7D08": {
"id": "T7D08",
"q": "Which of the following types of solder is best for radio and electronic use?",
"a": "Rosin-core solder",
"b": "Silver solder",
"c": "Acid-core solder",
"d": "Aluminum solder"
},
"T7D09": {
"id": "T7D09",
"q": "What is the characteristic appearance of a cold solder joint?",
"a": "A grainy or dull surface",
"b": "A bright or shiny surface",
"c": "Dark black spots",
"d": "A greenish tint"
},
"T7D10": {
"id": "T7D10",
"q": "What is probably happening when an ohmmeter, connected across an unpowered circuit, initially indicates a low resistance and then shows increasing resistance with time?",
"a": "The circuit contains a large capacitor",
"b": "The ohmmeter is defective",
"c": "The circuit contains a large inductor",
"d": "The circuit is a relaxation oscillator"
},
"T7D11": {
"id": "T7D11",
"q": "Which of the following precautions should be taken when measuring circuit resistance with an ohmmeter?",
"a": "Ensure that the circuit is not powered",
"b": "Ensure that the applied voltages are correct",
"c": "Ensure that the circuit is grounded",
"d": "Ensure that the circuit is operating at the correct frequency"
},
"T7D12": {
"id": "T7D12",
"q": "Which of the following precautions should be taken when measuring high voltages with a voltmeter?",
"a": "Ensure that the voltmeter and leads are rated for use at the voltages to be measured",
"b": "Ensure that the voltmeter has very low impedance",
"c": "Ensure that the circuit is grounded through the voltmeter",
"d": "Ensure that the voltmeter is set to the correct frequency"
},
"T8A01": {
"id": "T8A01",
"q": "Which of the following is a form of amplitude modulation?",
"a": "Single sideband",
"b": "Packet radio",
"c": "Spread-spectrum",
"d": "Phase shift keying"
},
"T8A02": {
"id": "T8A02",
"q": "What type of modulation is most commonly used for VHF packet radio transmissions?",
"a": "FM",
"b": "SSB",
"c": "AM",
"d": "Spread Spectrum"
},
"T8A03": {
"id": "T8A03",
"q": "Which type of voice mode is most often used for long-distance (weak signal) contacts on the VHF and UHF bands?",
"a": "SSB",
"b": "DRM",
"c": "FM",
"d": "PM"
},
"T8A04": {
"id": "T8A04",
"q": "Which type of modulation is most commonly used for VHF and UHF voice repeaters?",
"a": "FM",
"b": "SSB",
"c": "PSK",
"d": "AM"
},
"T8A05": {
"id": "T8A05",
"q": "Which of the following types of emission has the narrowest bandwidth?",
"a": "CW",
"b": "SSB voice",
"c": "FM voice",
"d": "Slow-scan TV"
},
"T8A06": {
"id": "T8A06",
"q": "Which sideband is normally used for 10 meter HF, VHF and UHF single-sideband communications?",
"a": "Upper sideband",
"b": "Lower sideband",
"c": "Suppressed sideband",
"d": "Inverted sideband"
},
"T8A07": {
"id": "T8A07",
"q": "What is the primary advantage of single sideband over FM for voice transmissions?",
"a": "SSB signals have narrower bandwidth",
"b": "SSB signals are less susceptible to interference",
"c": "SSB signals are easier to tune",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T8A08": {
"id": "T8A08",
"q": "What is the approximate bandwidth of a single sideband voice signal?",
"a": "3 kHz",
"b": "1 kHz",
"c": "6 kHz",
"d": "15 kHz"
},
"T8A09": {
"id": "T8A09",
"q": "What is the approximate bandwidth of a VHF repeater FM phone signal?",
"a": "Between 10 and 15 kHz",
"b": "About 150 kHz",
"c": "Less than 500 Hz",
"d": "Between 50 and 125 kHz"
},
"T8A10": {
"id": "T8A10",
"q": "What is the typical bandwidth of analog fast-scan TV transmissions on the 70 cm band?",
"a": "About 6 MHz",
"b": "More than 10 MHz",
"c": "About 3 MHz",
"d": "About 1 MHz"
},
"T8A11": {
"id": "T8A11",
"q": "What is the approximate maximum bandwidth required to transmit a CW signal?",
"a": "150 Hz",
"b": "2.4 kHz",
"c": "1000 Hz",
"d": "15 kHz"
},
"T8B01": {
"id": "T8B01",
"q": "Who may be the control operator of a station communicating through an amateur satellite or space station?",
"a": "Any amateur whose license privileges allow them to transmit on the satellite uplink frequency",
"b": "A General Class licensee or higher licensee who has a satellite operator certification",
"c": "Only an Amateur Extra Class operator who is also an AMSAT member",
"d": "Only an Amateur Extra Class operator"
},
"T8B02": {
"id": "T8B02",
"q": "How much transmitter power should be used on the uplink frequency of an amateur satellite or space station?",
"a": "The minimum amount of power needed to complete the contact",
"b": "The maximum power of your transmitter",
"c": "No more than half the rating of your linear amplifier",
"d": "Never more than 1 watt"
},
"T8B03": {
"id": "T8B03",
"q": "Which of the following are provided by satellite tracking programs?",
"a": "All of these answers are correct",
"b": "The time, azimuth, and elevation of the start, maximum altitude, and end of a pass",
"c": "The apparent frequency of the satellite transmission, including effects of Doppler shift",
"d": "Maps showing the real-time position of the satellite track over the earth"
},
"T8B04": {
"id": "T8B04",
"q": "Which amateur stations may make contact with an amateur station on the International Space Station using 2 meter and 70 cm band amateur radio frequencies?",
"a": "Any amateur holding a Technician or higher class license",
"b": "Only members of amateur radio clubs at NASA facilities",
"c": "Only the astronaut's family members who are hams",
"d": "You cannot talk to the ISS on amateur radio frequencies"
},
"T8B05": {
"id": "T8B05",
"q": "What is a satellite beacon?",
"a": "A transmission from a space station that contains information about a satellite",
"b": "An indicator light that that shows where to point your antenna",
"c": "A reflective surface on the satellite",
"d": "The primary transmit antenna on the satellite"
},
"T8B06": {
"id": "T8B06",
"q": "Which of the following are inputs to a satellite tracking program?",
"a": "The Keplerian elements",
"b": "The weight of the satellite",
"c": "The last observed time of zero Doppler shift",
"d": "All of these answers are correct"
},
"T8B07": {
"id": "T8B07",
"q": "With regard to satellite communications, what is Doppler shift?",
"a": "An observed change in signal frequency caused by relative motion between the satellite and the earth station",
"b": "A mode where the satellite receives signals on one band and transmits on another",
"c": "A change in the satellite orbit",
"d": "A special digital communications mode for some satellites"
},
"T8B08": {
"id": "T8B08",
"q": "What is meant by the statement that a satellite is operating in mode U/V?",
"a": "The satellite uplink is in the 70 cm band and the downlink is in the 2 meter band",
"b": "The satellite uplink is in the 15 meter band and the downlink is in the 10 meter band",
"c": "The satellite operates using ultraviolet frequencies",
"d": "The satellite frequencies are usually variable"
},
"T8B09": {
"id": "T8B09",
"q": "What causes spin fading when referring to satellite signals?",
"a": "Rotation of the satellite and its antennas",
"b": "Circular polarized noise interference radiated from the sun",
"c": "Doppler shift of the received signal",
"d": "Interfering signals within the satellite uplink band"
},
"T8B10": {
"id": "T8B10",
"q": "What do the initials LEO tell you about an amateur satellite?",
"a": "The satellite is in a Low Earth Orbit",
"b": "The satellite is performing a Lunar Ejection Orbit maneuver",
"c": "The satellite battery is in Low Energy Operation mode",
"d": "The satellite uses Light Emitting Optics"
},
"T8B11": {
"id": "T8B11",
"q": "What is a commonly used method of sending signals to and from a digital satellite?",
"a": "FM Packet",
"b": "PSK31",
"c": "USB AFSK",
"d": "WSJT"
},
"T8C01": {
"id": "T8C01",
"q": "Which of the following methods is used to locate sources of noise interference or jamming?",
"a": "Radio direction finding",
"b": "Doppler radar",
"c": "Echolocation",
"d": "Phase locking"
},
"T8C02": {
"id": "T8C02",
"q": "Which of these items would be useful for a hidden transmitter hunt?",
"a": "A directional antenna",
"b": "Calibrated SWR meter",
"c": "A calibrated noise bridge",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T8C03": {
"id": "T8C03",
"q": "What popular operating activity involves contacting as many stations as possible during a specified period of time?",
"a": "Contesting",
"b": "Net operations",
"c": "Public service events",
"d": "Simulated emergency exercises"
},
"T8C04": {
"id": "T8C04",
"q": "Which of the following is good procedure when contacting another station in a radio contest?",
"a": "Send only the minimum information needed for proper identification and the contest exchange",
"b": "Work the station twice to be sure that you are in his log",
"c": "Be sure to sign only the last two letters of your call if there is a pileup calling the station",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T8C05": {
"id": "T8C05",
"q": "What is a grid locator?",
"a": "A letter-number designator assigned to a geographic location",
"b": "A letter-number designator assigned to an azimuth and elevation",
"c": "An instrument for neutralizing a final amplifier",
"d": "An instrument for radio direction finding"
},
"T8C06": {
"id": "T8C06",
"q": "How is access to an IRLP node accomplished?",
"a": "By using DTMF signals",
"b": "By obtaining a password which is sent via voice to the node",
"c": "By entering the proper Internet password",
"d": "By using CTCSS tone codes"
},
"T8C07": {
"id": "T8C07",
"q": "What is the maximum power allowed when transmitting telecommand signals to radio controlled models?",
"a": "1 watt",
"b": "500 milliwatts",
"c": "25 watts",
"d": "1500 watts"
},
"T8C08": {
"id": "T8C08",
"q": "What is required in place of on-air station identification when sending signals to a radio control model using amateur frequencies?",
"a": "A label indicating the licensee’s name, call sign and address must be affixed to the transmitter",
"b": "Morse code ID must be sent once per hour",
"c": "Voice identification must be transmitted every 10 minutes",
"d": "A flag must be affixed to the transmitter antenna with the station call sign in 1 inch high letters or larger"
},
"T8C09": {
"id": "T8C09",
"q": "How might you obtain a list of active nodes that use VoIP?",
"a": "From a repeater directory",
"b": "From your local emergency coordinator",
"c": "From the FCC Rulebook",
"d": "From the local repeater frequency coordinator"
},
"T8C10": {
"id": "T8C10",
"q": "How do you select a specific IRLP node when using a portable transceiver?",
"a": "Use the keypad to transmit the IRLP node ID",
"b": "Choose the correct DSC tone",
"c": "Access the repeater autopatch",
"d": "Choose a specific CTCSS tone"
},
"T8C11": {
"id": "T8C11",
"q": "What name is given to an amateur radio station that is used to connect other amateur stations to the Internet?",
"a": "A gateway",
"b": "A repeater",
"c": "A digipeater",
"d": "A beacon"
},
"T8C12": {
"id": "T8C12",
"q": "What is meant by Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) as used in amateur radio?",
"a": "A method of delivering voice communications over the Internet using digital techniques",
"b": "A set of guidelines for working DX during contests using Internet access",
"c": "A technique for measuring the modulation quality of a transmitter using remote sites monitored via the Internet",
"d": "A set of rules specifying how to identify your station when linked over the Internet to another station"
},
"T8C13": {
"id": "T8C13",
"q": "What is the Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP)?",
"a": "A technique to connect amateur radio systems, such as repeaters, via the Internet using Voice Over Internet Protocol",
"b": "A system for providing access to websites via amateur radio",
"c": "A system for informing amateurs in real time of the frequency of active DX stations",
"d": "A technique for measuring signal strength of an amateur transmitter via the Internet"
},
"T8D01": {
"id": "T8D01",
"q": "Which of the following is an example of a digital communications method?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "PSK31",
"c": "MFSK",
"d": "Packet"
},
"T8D02": {
"id": "T8D02",
"q": "What does the term “APRS” mean?",
"a": "Automatic Packet Reporting System",
"b": "Associated Public Radio Station",
"c": "Auto Planning Radio Set-up",
"d": "Advanced Polar Radio System"
},
"T8D03": {
"id": "T8D03",
"q": "Which of the following devices provides data to the transmitter when sending automatic position reports from a mobile amateur radio station?",
"a": "A Global Positioning System receiver",
"b": "A WWV receiver",
"c": "A connection to a broadcast FM sub-carrier receiver",
"d": "The vehicle speedometer"
},
"T8D04": {
"id": "T8D04",
"q": "What type of transmission is indicated by the term NTSC?",
"a": "An analog fast scan color TV signal",
"b": "A special mode for earth satellite uplink",
"c": "A Normal Transmission mode in Static Circuit",
"d": "A frame compression scheme for TV signals"
},
"T8D05": {
"id": "T8D05",
"q": "Which of the following is an application of APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System)?",
"a": "Providing real time tactical digital communications in conjunction with a map showing the locations of stations",
"b": "Showing automatically the number of packets transmitted via PACTOR during a specific time interval",
"c": "Providing voice over Internet connection between repeaters",
"d": "Providing information on the number of stations signed into a repeater"
},
"T8D06": {
"id": "T8D06",
"q": "What does the abbreviation PSK mean?",
"a": "Phase Shift Keying",
"b": "Pulse Shift Keying",
"c": "Packet Short Keying",
"d": "Phased Slide Keying"
},
"T8D07": {
"id": "T8D07",
"q": "What is PSK31?",
"a": "A low-rate data transmission mode",
"b": "A method of reducing noise interference to FM signals",
"c": "A method of compressing digital television signals",
"d": "A high-rate data transmission mode"
},
"T8D08": {
"id": "T8D08",
"q": "Which of the following may be included in packet transmissions?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "A header which contains the call sign of the station to which the information is being sent",
"c": "Automatic repeat request in case of error",
"d": "A check sum which permits error detection"
},
"T8D09": {
"id": "T8D09",
"q": "What code is used when sending CW in the amateur bands?",
"a": "International Morse",
"b": "Hamming",
"c": "Baudot",
"d": "Gray"
},
"T8D10": {
"id": "T8D10",
"q": "Which of the following can be used to transmit CW in the amateur bands?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Electronic Keyer",
"c": "Computer Keyboard",
"d": "Straight Key"
},
"T8D11": {
"id": "T8D11",
"q": "What is an ARQ transmission system?",
"a": "A digital scheme whereby the receiving station detects errors and sends a request to the sending station to retransmit the information",
"b": "A system used to encrypt command signals to an amateur radio satellite",
"c": "A special transmission format limited to video signals",
"d": "A method of compressing the data in a message so more information can be sent in a shorter time"
},
"T9A01": {
"id": "T9A01",
"q": "What is a beam antenna?",
"a": "An antenna that concentrates signals in one direction",
"b": "An omnidirectional antenna invented by Clarence Beam",
"c": "An antenna built from aluminum I-beams",
"d": "An antenna that reverses the phase of received signals"
},
"T9A02": {
"id": "T9A02",
"q": "Which of the following is true regarding vertical antennas?",
"a": "The electric field is perpendicular to the Earth",
"b": "The magnetic field is perpendicular to the Earth",
"c": "The phase is inverted",
"d": "The phase is reversed"
},
"T9A03": {
"id": "T9A03",
"q": "Which of the following describes a simple dipole mounted so the conductor is parallel to the Earth's surface?",
"a": "A horizontally polarized antenna",
"b": "A ground wave antenna",
"c": "A rhombic antenna",
"d": "A vertically polarized antenna"
},
"T9A04": {
"id": "T9A04",
"q": "What is a disadvantage of the “rubber duck” antenna supplied with most handheld radio transceivers?",
"a": "It does not transmit or receive as effectively as a full-sized antenna",
"b": "It transmits a circularly polarized signal",
"c": "If the rubber end cap is lost it will unravel very quickly",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T9A05": {
"id": "T9A05",
"q": "How would you change a dipole antenna to make it resonant on a higher frequency?",
"a": "Shorten it",
"b": "Insert coils in series with radiating wires",
"c": "Lengthen it",
"d": "Add capacitive loading to the ends of the radiating wires"
},
"T9A06": {
"id": "T9A06",
"q": "What type of antennas are the quad, Yagi, and dish?",
"a": "Directional antennas",
"b": "Loop antennas",
"c": "Non-resonant antennas",
"d": "Isotropic antennas"
},
"T9A07": {
"id": "T9A07",
"q": "What is a good reason not to use a “rubber duck” antenna inside your car?",
"a": "Signals can be significantly weaker than when it is outside of the vehicle",
"b": "It might cause your radio to overheat",
"c": "The SWR might decrease, decreasing the signal strength",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T9A08": {
"id": "T9A08",
"q": "What is the approximate length, in inches, of a quarter-wavelength vertical antenna for 146 MHz?",
"a": "19",
"b": "50",
"c": "112",
"d": "12"
},
"T9A09": {
"id": "T9A09",
"q": "What is the approximate length, in inches, of a 6 meter 1/2-wavelength wire dipole antenna?",
"a": "112",
"b": "50",
"c": "6",
"d": "236"
},
"T9A10": {
"id": "T9A10",
"q": "In which direction is the radiation strongest from a half-wave dipole antenna in free space?",
"a": "Broadside to the antenna",
"b": "Off the ends of the antenna",
"c": "Equally in all directions",
"d": "In the direction of the feed line"
},
"T9A11": {
"id": "T9A11",
"q": "What is meant by the gain of an antenna?",
"a": "The increase in signal strength in a specified direction when compared to a reference antenna",
"b": "The additional power that is lost in the antenna when transmitting on a higher frequency",
"c": "The additional power that is added to the transmitter power",
"d": "The increase in impedance on receive or transmit compared to a reference antenna"
},
"T9A12": {
"id": "T9A12",
"q": "What is a reason to use a properly mounted 5/8 wavelength antenna for VHF or UHF mobile service?",
"a": "It offers a lower angle of radiation and more gain than a 1/4 wavelength antenna and usually provides improved coverage",
"b": "It features a very high angle of radiation and is better for communicating via a repeater",
"c": "The 5/8 wavelength antenna completely eliminates distortion caused by reflected signals",
"d": "The 5/8 wavelength antenna offers a 10-times power gain over a 1/4 wavelength design"
},
"T9A13": {
"id": "T9A13",
"q": "Why are VHF or UHF mobile antennas often mounted in the center of the vehicle roof?",
"a": "A roof mounted antenna normally provides the most uniform radiation pattern",
"b": "Only roof mounting can guarantee a vertically polarized signal",
"c": "Roof mounts have the lowest possible SWR of any mounting configuration",
"d": "Roof mounted antennas are always the easiest to install"
},
"T9A14": {
"id": "T9A14",
"q": "Which of the following terms describes a type of loading when referring to an antenna?",
"a": "Inserting an inductor in the radiating portion of the antenna to make it electrically longer",
"b": "Inserting a resistor in the radiating portion of the antenna to make it resonant",
"c": "Installing a spring at the base of the antenna to absorb the effects of collisions with other objects",
"d": "Making the antenna heavier so it will resist wind effects when in motion"
},
"T9B01": {
"id": "T9B01",
"q": "Why is it important to have a low SWR in an antenna system that uses coaxial cable feed line?",
"a": "To allow the efficient transfer of power and reduce losses",
"b": "To reduce television interference",
"c": "To prolong antenna life",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T9B02": {
"id": "T9B02",
"q": "What is the impedance of the most commonly used coaxial cable in typical amateur radio installations?",
"a": "50 ohms",
"b": "8 ohms",
"c": "600 ohms",
"d": "12 ohms"
},
"T9B03": {
"id": "T9B03",
"q": "Why is coaxial cable used more often than any other feed line for amateur radio antenna systems?",
"a": "It is easy to use and requires few special installation considerations",
"b": "It has less loss than any other type of feed line",
"c": "It can handle more power than any other type of feed line",
"d": "It is less expensive than any other types of feed line"
},
"T9B04": {
"id": "T9B04",
"q": "What does an antenna tuner do?",
"a": "It matches the antenna system impedance to the transceiver's output impedance",
"b": "It helps a receiver automatically tune in weak stations",
"c": "It allows an antenna to be used on both transmit and receive",
"d": "It automatically selects the proper antenna for the frequency band being used"
},
"T9B05": {
"id": "T9B05",
"q": "What generally happens as the frequency of a signal passing through coaxial cable is increased?",
"a": "The loss increases",
"b": "The reflected power increases",
"c": "The characteristic impedance increases",
"d": "The apparent SWR increases"
},
"T9B06": {
"id": "T9B06",
"q": "Which of the following connectors is most suitable for frequencies above 400 MHz?",
"a": "A Type N connector",
"b": "A UHF (PL-259/SO-239) connector",
"c": "An RS-213 connector",
"d": "A DB-25 connector"
},
"T9B07": {
"id": "T9B07",
"q": "Which of the following is true of PL-259 type coax connectors?",
"a": "They are commonly used at HF frequencies",
"b": "They are water tight",
"c": "They are preferred for microwave operation",
"d": "They are a bayonet type connector"
},
"T9B08": {
"id": "T9B08",
"q": "Why should coax connectors exposed to the weather be sealed against water intrusion?",
"a": "To prevent an increase in feed line loss",
"b": "To prevent interference to telephones",
"c": "To keep the jacket from becoming loose",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T9B09": {
"id": "T9B09",
"q": "What might cause erratic changes in SWR readings?",
"a": "A loose connection in an antenna or a feed line",
"b": "The transmitter is being modulated",
"c": "The transmitter is being over-modulated",
"d": "Interference from other stations is distorting your signal"
},
"T9B10": {
"id": "T9B10",
"q": "What electrical difference exists between the smaller RG-58 and larger RG-8 coaxial cables?",
"a": "RG-8 cable has less loss at a given frequency",
"b": "RG-58 cable has less loss at a given frequency",
"c": "There is no significant difference between the two types",
"d": "RG-58 cable can handle higher power levels"
},
"T9B11": {
"id": "T9B11",
"q": "Which of the following types of feed line has the lowest loss at VHF and UHF?",
"a": "Air-insulated hard line",
"b": "Multi-conductor unbalanced cable",
"c": "50-ohm flexible coax",
"d": "75-ohm flexible coax"
},
"T0A01": {
"id": "T0A01",
"q": "Which of the following is a safety hazard of a 12-volt storage battery?",
"a": "Shorting the terminals can cause burns, fire, or an explosion",
"b": "Touching both terminals with the hands can cause electrical shock",
"c": "RF emissions from the battery",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0A02": {
"id": "T0A02",
"q": "How does current flowing through the body cause a health hazard?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "It disrupts the electrical functions of cells",
"c": "It causes involuntary muscle contractions",
"d": "By heating tissue"
},
"T0A03": {
"id": "T0A03",
"q": "What is connected to the green wire in a three-wire electrical AC plug?",
"a": "Safety ground",
"b": "Hot",
"c": "Neutral",
"d": "The white wire"
},
"T0A04": {
"id": "T0A04",
"q": "What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?",
"a": "To interrupt power in case of overload",
"b": "To prevent power supply ripple from damaging a circuit",
"c": "To limit current to prevent shocks",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0A05": {
"id": "T0A05",
"q": "Why is it unwise to install a 20-ampere fuse in the place of a 5-ampere fuse?",
"a": "Excessive current could cause a fire",
"b": "The power supply ripple would greatly increase",
"c": "The larger fuse would be likely to blow because it is rated for higher current",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0A06": {
"id": "T0A06",
"q": "What is a good way to guard against electrical shock at your station?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Connect all AC powered station equipment to a common safety ground",
"c": "Use a circuit protected by a ground-fault interrupter",
"d": "Use three-wire cords and plugs for all AC powered equipment"
},
"T0A07": {
"id": "T0A07",
"q": "Which of these precautions should be taken when installing devices for lightning protection in a coaxial cable feed line?",
"a": "Ground all of the protectors to a common plate which is in turn connected to an external ground",
"b": "Include a series switch in the ground line of each protector to prevent RF overload from inadvertently damaging the protector",
"c": "Keep the ground wires from each protector separate and connected to station ground",
"d": "Include a parallel bypass switch for each protector so that it can be switched out of the circuit when running high power"
},
"T0A08": {
"id": "T0A08",
"q": "What safety equipment should always be included in home-built equipment that is powered from 120V AC power circuits?",
"a": "A fuse or circuit breaker in series with the AC hot conductor",
"b": "An AC voltmeter across the incoming power source",
"c": "An inductor in series with the AC power source",
"d": "A capacitor across the AC power source"
},
"T0A09": {
"id": "T0A09",
"q": "What kind of hazard is presented by a conventional 12-volt storage battery?",
"a": "Explosive gas can collect if not properly vented",
"b": "Shock hazard due to high voltage",
"c": "It emits ozone which can be harmful to the atmosphere",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0A10": {
"id": "T0A10",
"q": "What can happen if a lead-acid storage battery is charged or discharged too quickly?",
"a": "The battery could overheat and give off flammable gas or explode",
"b": "The voltage can become reversed",
"c": "The memory effect will reduce the capacity of the battery",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0A11": {
"id": "T0A11",
"q": "What kind of hazard might exist in a power supply when it is turned off and disconnected?",
"a": "You might receive an electric shock from the charged stored in large capacitors",
"b": "Circulating currents inside the transformer might cause damage",
"c": "The fuse might blow if you remove the cover",
"d": "Static electricity could damage the grounding system"
},
"T0B01": {
"id": "T0B01",
"q": "When should members of a tower work team wear a hard hat and safety glasses?",
"a": "At all times when any work is being done on the tower",
"b": "At all times except when belted firmly to the tower",
"c": "At all times except when climbing the tower",
"d": "Only when the tower exceeds 30 feet in height"
},
"T0B02": {
"id": "T0B02",
"q": "What is a good precaution to observe before climbing an antenna tower?",
"a": "Put on a climbing harness and safety glasses",
"b": "Remove all tower grounding connections",
"c": "Make sure that you wear a grounded wrist strap",
"d": "All of the these choices are correct"
},
"T0B03": {
"id": "T0B03",
"q": "Under what circumstances is it safe to climb a tower without a helper or observer?",
"a": "Never",
"b": "When no mechanical work is being performed",
"c": "When the work being done is not more than 20 feet above the ground",
"d": "When no electrical work is being performed"
},
"T0B04": {
"id": "T0B04",
"q": "Which of the following is an important safety precaution to observe when putting up an antenna tower?",
"a": "Look for and stay clear of any overhead electrical wires",
"b": "Insulate the base of the tower to avoid lightning strikes",
"c": "Wear a ground strap connected to your wrist at all times",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0B05": {
"id": "T0B05",
"q": "What is the purpose of a gin pole?",
"a": "To lift tower sections or antennas",
"b": "To be used in place of a safety harness",
"c": "To temporarily replace guy wires",
"d": "To provide a temporary ground"
},
"T0B06": {
"id": "T0B06",
"q": "What is the minimum safe distance from a power line to allow when installing an antenna?",
"a": "So that if the antenna falls unexpectedly, no part of it can come closer than 10 feet to the power wires",
"b": "The height of the power line above ground",
"c": "1/2 wavelength at the operating frequency",
"d": "Half the width of your property"
},
"T0B07": {
"id": "T0B07",
"q": "Which of the following is an important safety rule to remember when using a crank-up tower?",
"a": "This type of tower must never be climbed unless it is in the fully retracted position",
"b": "This type of tower must never be grounded",
"c": "This type of tower must never be painted",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0B08": {
"id": "T0B08",
"q": "What is considered to be a proper grounding method for a tower?",
"a": "Separate eight-foot long ground rods for each tower leg, bonded to the tower and each other",
"b": "A ferrite-core RF choke connected between the tower and ground",
"c": "A single four-foot ground rod, driven into the ground no more than 12 inches from the base",
"d": "A connection between the tower base and a cold water pipe"
},
"T0B09": {
"id": "T0B09",
"q": "Why should you avoid attaching an antenna to a utility pole?",
"a": "The antenna could contact high-voltage power wires",
"b": "The utility company will charge you an extra monthly fee",
"c": "The antenna will not work properly because of induced voltages",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0B10": {
"id": "T0B10",
"q": "Which of the following is true concerning grounding conductors used for lightning protection?",
"a": "Sharp bends must be avoided",
"b": "Wires must be carefully routed with precise right-angle bends",
"c": "Only non-insulated wire must be used",
"d": "Common grounds must be avoided"
},
"T0B11": {
"id": "T0B11",
"q": "Which of the following establishes grounding requirements for an amateur radio tower or antenna?",
"a": "Local electrical codes",
"b": "FCC Part 97 Rules",
"c": "FAA tower lighting regulations",
"d": "Underwriters Laboratories' recommended practices"
},
"T0B12": {
"id": "T0B12",
"q": "Which of the following is good practice when installing ground wires on a tower for lightning protection?",
"a": "Ensure that connections are short and direct",
"b": "Make sure that all bends in the ground wires are clean, right angle bends",
"c": "Put a loop in the ground connection to prevent water damage to the ground system",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0C01": {
"id": "T0C01",
"q": "What type of radiation are VHF and UHF radio signals?",
"a": "Non-ionizing radiation",
"b": "Ionizing radiation",
"c": "Alpha radiation",
"d": "Gamma radiation"
},
"T0C02": {
"id": "T0C02",
"q": "Which of the following frequencies has the lowest value for Maximum Permissible Exposure limit?",
"a": "50 MHz",
"b": "3.5 MHz",
"c": "440 MHz",
"d": "1296 MHz"
},
"T0C03": {
"id": "T0C03",
"q": "What is the maximum power level that an amateur radio station may use at VHF frequencies before an RF exposure evaluation is required?",
"a": "50 watts PEP at the antenna",
"b": "1 watt forward power",
"c": "1500 watts PEP transmitter output",
"d": "50 watts PEP reflected power"
},
"T0C04": {
"id": "T0C04",
"q": "What factors affect the RF exposure of people near an amateur station antenna?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "Distance from the antenna to a person",
"c": "Radiation pattern of the antenna",
"d": "Frequency and power level of the RF field"
},
"T0C05": {
"id": "T0C05",
"q": "Why do exposure limits vary with frequency?",
"a": "The human body absorbs more RF energy at some frequencies than at others",
"b": "Lower frequency RF fields do not penetrate the human body",
"c": "Higher frequency RF fields are transient in nature",
"d": "Lower frequency RF fields have more energy than higher frequency fields"
},
"T0C06": {
"id": "T0C06",
"q": "Which of the following is an acceptable method to determine that your station complies with FCC RF exposure regulations?",
"a": "All of these choices are correct",
"b": "By calculation based on computer modeling",
"c": "By measurement of field strength using calibrated equipment",
"d": "By calculation based on FCC OET Bulletin 65"
},
"T0C07": {
"id": "T0C07",
"q": "What could happen if a person accidentally touched your antenna while you were transmitting?",
"a": "They might receive a painful RF burn",
"b": "Touching the antenna could cause television interference",
"c": "They might develop radiation poisoning",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0C08": {
"id": "T0C08",
"q": "Which of the following actions might amateur operators take to prevent exposure to RF radiation in excess of FCC-supplied limits?",
"a": "Relocate antennas",
"b": "Relocate the transmitter",
"c": "Increase the duty cycle",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0C09": {
"id": "T0C09",
"q": "How can you make sure your station stays in compliance with RF safety regulations?",
"a": "By re-evaluating the station whenever an item of equipment is changed",
"b": "By informing the FCC of any changes made in your station",
"c": "By making sure your antennas have low SWR",
"d": "All of these choices are correct"
},
"T0C10": {
"id": "T0C10",
"q": "Why is duty cycle one of the factors used to determine safe RF radiation exposure levels?",
"a": "It affects the average exposure of people to radiation",
"b": "It affects the peak exposure of people to radiation",
"c": "It takes into account the antenna feed line loss",
"d": "It takes into account the thermal effects of the final amplifier"
},
"T0C11": {
"id": "T0C11",
"q": "What is the definition of duty cycle during the averaging time for RF exposure?",
"a": "The percentage of time that a transmitter is transmitting",
"b": "The difference between the PEP and average power output of a transmitter",
"c": "The difference between the lowest power output and the highest power output of a transmitter",
"d": "The percentage of time that a transmitter is not transmitting"
},
"T0C12": {
"id": "T0C12",
"q": "How does RF radiation differ from ionizing radiation (radioactivity)?",
"a": "RF radiation does not have sufficient energy to cause genetic damage",
"b": "RF radiation can only be detected with an RF dosimeter",
"c": "RF radiation is limited in range to a few feet",
"d": "RF radiation is perfectly safe"
},
"T0C13": {
"id": "T0C13",
"q": "If the averaging time for exposure is 6 minutes, how much power density is permitted if the signal is present for 3 minutes and absent for 3 minutes rather than being present for the entire 6 minutes?",
"a": "2 times as much",
"b": "1/2 as much",
"c": "3 times as much",
"d": "There is no adjustment allowed for shorter exposure times"
}
}
};
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