Ham Radio Technician Test License 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long is a Technician class amateur radio license valid?
- 5 years
- 10 years (Correct answer)
- 2 years
- Lifetime
Correct answer: 10 years
Amateur radio licenses issued by the FCC are valid for 10 years from the date of issue.
Question 2: What is the grace period after a Technician license expires during which you may renew it without retesting?
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
The FCC allows a 2-year grace period after expiration to renew without retaking the exam.
Question 3: Which of the following correctly identifies a US Technician class licensee?
- A person who passed a 35-question written exam (Correct answer)
- A person who passed a 5-word-per-minute Morse code test
- A person who passed only an online multiple-choice exam without FCC oversight
- A person licensed only by their state government
Correct answer: A person who passed a 35-question written exam
Technician class is earned by passing a 35-question written exam administered by a Volunteer Examiner team.
Question 4: Where must a Technician licensee go to renew their license?
- Any post office
- An FCC field office in person
- The FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) online (Correct answer)
- A Volunteer Examiner session
Correct answer: The FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) online
License renewals are handled through the FCC's ULS website at wireless.fcc.gov.
Question 5: Which government agency issues amateur radio licenses in the United States?
- ARRL
- FCC (Correct answer)
- FEMA
- ITU
Correct answer: FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the sole US agency authorized to issue amateur radio licenses.
Question 6: Can a Technician class licensee operate on HF frequencies used by General class licensees?
- Yes, on all HF bands at any time
- No, Technicians have no HF privileges at all
- Yes, but only on limited HF segments designated for Technicians (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only with a control operator present who holds a General license
Correct answer: Yes, but only on limited HF segments designated for Technicians
Technicians have limited HF privileges, including CW on 80, 40, and 15 meters, and voice/data on portions of 10 meters.
Question 7: What must a Technician licensee do if they change their mailing address?
- Notify the FCC within 30 days via ULS (Correct answer)
- No action required until renewal
- Notify the FCC within 60 days via written letter only
- Notify their local Volunteer Examiner coordinator
Correct answer: Notify the FCC within 30 days via ULS
FCC rules require licensees to update their address in ULS within 30 days of any change.
Ham Radio Technician Test License 2
How long is a Technician class amateur radio license valid?