HAM FREE HAM Radio Extra Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the maximum transmitter power output permitted on the 60-meter band for amateur Extra class licensees?

Accepted Answer

50 watts PEP ERP

Answer

100 watts PEP

Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

200 watts PEP

Question 2

Under what circumstances may an amateur station automatically retransmit the signals of other amateur stations?

Accepted Answer

When operating as a repeater station

Answer

Only during declared emergencies

Answer

When the originating station gives verbal permission

Answer

Never under any circumstances

Question 3

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission on the 2-meter band?

Accepted Answer

19,600 baud

Answer

300 baud

Answer

1200 baud

Answer

56 kilobaud

Question 4

Which of the following is required when operating a spread spectrum transmission on amateur frequencies?

Accepted Answer

The transmitting station must be in the continental US

Answer

A special FCC waiver

Answer

The station must be automatically controlled

Answer

No special requirements beyond a valid license

Question 5

How long is the grace period during which a licensee may operate after an amateur license has expired?

Accepted Answer

There is no grace period

Answer

30 days

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Question 6

What is the FCC's definition of harmful interference under Part 97?

Accepted Answer

Interference that endangers safety of life or degrades authorized radiocommunication services

Answer

Any interference that disrupts authorized radio communications

Answer

Static caused by natural atmospheric conditions

Answer

Signal splatter beyond the authorized bandwidth