FREE HAM Radio Extra Class Test FCC Rules and Regulations Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the maximum transmitter power output permitted on the 60-meter band for amateur Extra class licensees?
Answer: 50 watts PEP ERP
On the 60-meter band, amateur stations are limited to 50 watts PEP effective radiated power relative to a dipole.
Under what circumstances may an amateur station automatically retransmit the signals of other amateur stations?
Answer: When operating as a repeater station
Amateur stations functioning as auxiliary or repeater stations may automatically retransmit other amateur signals as permitted under FCC Part 97.
What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission on the 2-meter band?
Answer: 19,600 baud
FCC rules permit a maximum symbol rate of 19,600 baud for data emissions on the 2-meter band.
Which of the following is required when operating a spread spectrum transmission on amateur frequencies?
Answer: The transmitting station must be in the continental US
FCC Part 97 requires that spread spectrum transmissions originate from a station located within the 50 US states or territories.
How long is the grace period during which a licensee may operate after an amateur license has expired?
Answer: There is no grace period
There is no grace period for operating after an amateur license expires; the license must be renewed before expiration or operation must cease.
What is the FCC's definition of harmful interference under Part 97?
Answer: Interference that endangers safety of life or degrades authorized radiocommunication services
Harmful interference is defined as interference that endangers the functioning of a radionavigation service or seriously degrades, obstructs, or interrupts authorized radiocommunication services.