Ham Radio General Class Test FREE Ham Radio General Class Test Amateur Radio Practices Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission on the 20-meter band?

Accepted Answer

300 baud

Answer

1200 baud

Answer

9600 baud

Answer

19200 baud

Question 2

Which of the following is a recommended practice to avoid harmful interference when operating on a repeater?

Accepted Answer

Listen before transmitting to ensure the frequency is clear

Answer

Transmit at maximum power at all times

Answer

Use the minimum squelch setting

Answer

Disable your CTCSS tone

Question 3

What is the purpose of a voluntary band plan?

Accepted Answer

To reduce interference between different modes of operation

Answer

To enforce FCC power limits

Answer

To assign specific frequencies to individual operators

Answer

To restrict access to certain license classes

Question 4

What should you do if you receive a report that your signal has excessive spurious emissions?

Accepted Answer

Check your transmitter for proper operation and correct the problem

Answer

Increase power to override the spurious signal

Answer

Change to a different antenna

Answer

Ignore the report unless it comes from the FCC

Question 5

When may the FCC restrict normal amateur radio communications during a disaster?

Accepted Answer

When the President declares a communications emergency

Answer

When local police request it

Answer

When the ARRL issues a bulletin

Answer

When repeater owners request it

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

100 watts PEP effective radiated power

Answer

50 watts PEP effective radiated power

Answer

1500 watts PEP

Answer

200 watts PEP