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

Question 1

Under what circumstances, if any, may a General Class amateur operator be the control operator of a station transmitting data emissions on the 20-meter band?

Accepted Answer

Only when using a digital mode with a symbol rate of 300 baud or less.

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This is not permitted for General Class licensees.

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Only if the transmission is for emergency communications.

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At any time, as long as the station power does not exceed 100 watts PEP.

Question 2

A General Class operator is communicating with a station in a foreign country that does not have a third-party traffic agreement with the U.S. When can the U.S. operator legally pass a message on behalf of a non-licensed person?

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances.

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When the message is of a personal, non-commercial nature.

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When the third party is another licensed amateur radio operator.

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During a declared state of emergency.

Question 3

What are the frequency privileges for a General Class licensee on the 60-meter band?

Accepted Answer

Specific, channelized frequencies using USB with a maximum bandwidth of 2.8 kHz.

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All frequencies between 5.3305 MHz and 5.4064 MHz.

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A small segment for CW and digital modes only.

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The same privileges as an Amateur Extra Class licensee.

Question 4

According to FCC rules, what is the proper station identification procedure when operating your station?

Accepted Answer

Transmit your call sign at least once every 10 minutes during a communication and at the end of the communication.

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Transmit your call sign at the beginning of each communication.

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Transmit your call sign and geographic location every 5 minutes.

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Transmit your call sign only when requested by the other station.

Question 5

A storm has caused a widespread power outage and failure of the local telephone system. A General Class operator with an emergency power source is asked by a neighbor to send a message to their relative in another state to let them know they are safe. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

The operator may transmit the message as it relates to the immediate safety of human life and protection of property.

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The operator cannot transmit the message because it is third-party traffic.

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The operator must first get permission from the FCC.

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The operator can only transmit the message if the relative is also a licensed amateur.

Question 6

On which of the following bands is a General Class licensee granted all amateur frequency privileges, the same as an Amateur Extra Class licensee?

Accepted Answer

160 meters

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20 meters

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40 meters

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80 meters