G1 Questions
49 questions in this subelement. Click any question ID for more details.
G1A02Rule 97.305
Answer: BOn which of the following bands is phone operation prohibited?
A160 meters
B30 meters
C17 meters
D12 meters
G1A03Rule 97.305
Answer: BOn which of the following bands is image transmission prohibited?
A160 meters
B30 meters
C20 meters
D12 meters
Answer: D
Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication only on specific channels, rather than frequency ranges?
A11 meters
B12 meters
C30 meters
D60 meters
Answer: A
On which of the following frequencies are General class licensees prohibited from operating as control operator?
A7.125 MHz to 7.175 MHz
B28.000 MHz to 28.025 MHz
C21.275 MHz to 21.300 MHz
DAll these choices are correct
G1A06Rule 97.303
Answer: CWhich of the following applies when the FCC rules designate the amateur service as a secondary user on a band?
AAmateur stations must record the call sign of the primary service station before operating on a frequency assigned to that station
BAmateur stations may use the band only during emergencies
CAmateur stations must not cause harmful interference to primary users and must accept interference from primary users
DAmateur stations may only operate during specific hours of the day, while primary users are permitted 24- hour use of the band
Answer: D
On which amateur frequencies in the 10-meter band may stations with a General class control operator transmit CW emissions?
A28.000 MHz to 28.025 MHz only
B28.000 MHz to 28.300 MHz only
C28.025 MHz to 28.300 MHz only
DThe entire band
Answer: B
Which HF bands have segments exclusively allocated to Amateur Extra licensees?
AAll HF bands
B80 meters, 40 meters, 20 meters, and 15 meters
CAll HF bands except 160 meters and 10 meters
D60 meters, 30 meters, 17 meters, and 12 meters
Answer: C
Which of the following frequencies is within the General class portion of the 15-meter band?
A14250 kHz
B18155 kHz
C21300 kHz
D24900 kHz
Answer: D
What portion of the 10-meter band is available for repeater use?
AThe entire band
BThe portion between 28.1 MHz and 28.2 MHz
CThe portion between 28.3 MHz and 28.5 MHz
DThe portion above 29.5 MHz
G1A11Rule 97.301
Answer: BWhen General class licensees are not permitted to use the entire voice portion of a band, which portion of the voice segment is available to them?
AThe lower frequency portion
BThe upper frequency portion
CThe lower frequency portion on frequencies below 7.3 MHz, and the upper portion on frequencies above 14.150 MHz
DThe upper frequency portion on frequencies below 7.3 MHz, and the lower portion on frequencies above 14.150 MHz
Answer: A
With which of the following conditions must beacon stations comply?
ANo more than one beacon station may transmit in the same band from the same station location
BThe frequency must be coordinated with the National Beacon Organization
CThe frequency must be posted on the internet or published in a national periodical
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: A
Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC rules?
AObservation of propagation and reception
BAutomatic identification of repeaters
CTransmission of bulletins of general interest to amateur radio licensees
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: C
Which of the following transmissions is permitted for all amateur stations?
AUnidentified transmissions of less than 10 seconds duration for test purposes only
BAutomatic retransmission of other amateur signals by any amateur station
COccasional retransmission of weather and propagation forecast information from US government stations
DEncrypted messages, if not intended to facilitate a criminal act
Answer: B
Which of the following one-way transmissions are permitted?
AUnidentified test transmissions of less than 10 seconds in duration
BTransmissions to assist with learning the International Morse code
CRegular transmissions offering equipment for sale, if intended for amateur radio use
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: D
Under what conditions are state and local governments permitted to regulate amateur radio antenna structures?
AUnder no circumstances, FCC rules take priority
BAt any time and to any extent necessary to accomplish a legitimate purpose of the state or local entity, provided that proper filings are made with the FCC
COnly when such structures exceed 50 feet in height and are clearly visible 1,000 feet from the structure
DAmateur Service communications must be reasonably accommodated, and regulations must constitute the minimum practical to accommodate a legitimate purpose of the state or local entity
Answer: B
What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?
AOnly “Q” signals are permitted
BThey may be used if they do not obscure the meaning of a message
CThey are not permitted
DThey are limited to those expressly listed in Part 97 of the FCC rules
Answer: B
When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications Commission?
AOnly when the foreign country has a formal third-party agreement filed with the FCC
BWhen the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communications
COnly when the contact is with amateurs licensed by a country which is a member of the United Nations, or by a territory possessed by such a country
DOnly when the contact is with amateurs licensed by a country which is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union, or by a territory possessed by such a country
Answer: D
On what HF frequencies are automatically controlled beacons permitted?
AOn any frequency if power is less than 1 watt
BOn any frequency if transmissions are in Morse code
C21.08 MHz to 21.09 MHz
D28.20 MHz to 28.30 MHz
Answer: C
What is the power limit for beacon stations?
A10 watts PEP output
B20 watts PEP output
C100 watts PEP output
D200 watts PEP output
Answer: A
Who or what determines “good engineering and good amateur practice,” as applied to the operation of an amateur station in all respects not covered by the Part 97 rules?
AThe FCC
BThe control operator
CThe IEEE
DThe ITU
G1C02Rule 97.313
Answer: CWhat is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on the 12-meter band?
A50 watts PEP output
B200 watts PEP output
C1500 watts PEP output
DAn effective radiated power equivalent to 100 watts from a half-wave dipole
Answer: A
What is the maximum bandwidth permitted by FCC rules for amateur radio stations transmitting on USB frequencies in the 60-meter band?
A2.8 kHz
B5.6 kHz
C1.8 kHz
D3 kHz
Answer: A
Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating in the 60-meter band?
AIf you are using an antenna other than a dipole, you must keep a record of the gain of your antenna
BYou must keep a record of the date, time, frequency, power level, and stations worked
CYou must keep a record of all third-party traffic
DYou must keep a record of the manufacturer of your equipment and the antenna used
G1C05Rule 97.313
Answer: CWhat is the limit for transmitter power on the 28 MHz band for a General Class control operator?
A100 watts PEP output
B1000 watts PEP output
C1500 watts PEP output
D2000 watts PEP output
G1C06Rule 97.313
Answer: DWhat is the limit for transmitter power on the 1.8 MHz band?
A200 watts PEP output
B1000 watts PEP output
C1200 watts PEP output
D1500 watts PEP output
Answer: C
What must be done before using a new digital protocol on the air?
AType-certify equipment to FCC standards
BObtain an experimental license from the FCC
CPublicly document the technical characteristics of the protocol
DSubmit a rule-making proposal to the FCC describing the codes and methods of the technique
Answer: C
What is the maximum power limit on the 60-meter band?
A1500 watts PEP
B10 watts RMS
CERP of 100 watts PEP with respect to a dipole
DERP of 100 watts PEP with respect to an isotropic antenna
G1C11Rule 97.313
Answer: DWhat measurement is specified by FCC rules that regulate maximum power?
ARMS output from the transmitter
BRMS input to the antenna
CPEP input to the antenna
DPEP output from the transmitter
Answer: C
What license examinations may you administer as an accredited Volunteer Examiner holding a General class operator license?
AGeneral and Technician
BNone, only Amateur Extra class licensees may be accredited
CTechnician only
DAmateur Extra, General, and Technician
Answer: C
On which of the following band segments may you operate if you are a Technician class operator and have an unexpired Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) for General class privileges?
AOnly the Technician band segments until your upgrade is posted in the FCC database
BOnly on the Technician band segments until you have a receipt for the FCC application fee payment
COn any General or Technician class band segment
DOn any General or Technician class band segment except 30 meters and 60 meters
Answer: A
Who must observe the administration of a Technician class license examination?
AAt least three Volunteer Examiners of General class or higher
BAt least two Volunteer Examiners of General class or higher
CAt least two Volunteer Examiners of Technician class or higher
DAt least three Volunteer Examiners of Technician class
G1D05Rule 97.7
Answer: AWhen operating a US station by remote control from outside the country, what license is required of the control operator?
AA US operator/primary station license
BOnly an appropriate US operator/primary license and a special remote station permit from the FCC
COnly a license from the foreign country, as long as the call sign includes identification of portable operation in the US
DA license from the foreign country and a special remote station permit from the FCC
Answer: A
Until an upgrade to General class is shown in the FCC database, when must a Technician licensee identify with “AG” after their call sign?
AWhenever they operate using General class frequency privileges
BWhenever they operate on any amateur frequency
CWhenever they operate using Technician frequency privileges
DA special identifier is not required if their General class license application has been filed with the FCC
Answer: C
Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what organization?
AThe Federal Communications Commission
BThe Universal Licensing System
CA Volunteer Examiner Coordinator
DThe Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Answer: B
Which of the following criteria must be met for a non-US citizen to be an accredited Volunteer Examiner?
AThe person must be a resident of the US for a minimum of 5 years
BThe person must hold an FCC granted amateur radio license of General class or above
CThe person’s home citizenship must be in ITU region 2
DNone of these choices is correct; a non-US citizen cannot be a Volunteer Examiner
Answer: C
How long is a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) valid for exam element credit?
A30 days
B180 days
C365 days
DFor as long as your current license is valid
Answer: B
What is the minimum age that one must be to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner?
A16 years
B18 years
C21 years
DThere is no age limit
G1D11Rule 97.505
Answer: DWhat action is required to obtain a new General class license after a previously held license has expired and the two-year grace period has passed?
AThey must have a letter from the FCC showing they once held an amateur or commercial license
BThere are no requirements other than being able to show a copy of the expired license
CContact the FCC to have the license reinstated
DThe applicant must show proof of the appropriate expired license grant and pass the current Element 2 exam
G1D12Rule 97.507
Answer: CWhen operating a station in South America by remote control over the internet from the US, what regulations apply?
AThose of both the remote station’s country and the FCC
BThose of the remote station’s country and the FCC’s third-party regulations
COnly those of the remote station’s country
DOnly those of the FCC
Answer: D
When may a 10-meter repeater retransmit the 2-meter signal from a station that has a Technician class control operator?
AUnder no circumstances
BOnly if the station on 10-meters is operating under a Special Temporary Authorization allowing such retransmission
COnly during an FCC-declared general state of communications emergency
DOnly if the 10-meter repeater control operator holds at least a General class license
G1E03Rule 97.221
Answer: AWhat is required to conduct communications with a digital station operating under automatic control outside the automatic control band segments?
AThe station initiating the contact must be under local or remote control
BThe interrogating transmission must be made by another automatically controlled station
CNo third-party traffic may be transmitted
DThe control operator of the interrogating station must hold an Amateur Extra class license
Answer: D
Which of the following conditions require a licensed amateur radio operator to take specific steps to avoid harmful interference to other users or facilities?
AWhen operating within one mile of an FCC Monitoring Station
BWhen using a band where the Amateur Service is secondary
CWhen a station is transmitting spread spectrum emissions
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: C
What are the restrictions on messages sent to a third party in a country with which there is a Third-Party Agreement?
AThey must relate to emergencies or disaster relief
BThey must be for other licensed amateurs
CThey must relate to amateur radio, or remarks of a personal character, or messages relating to emergencies or disaster relief
DThe message must be limited to no longer than 1 minute in duration and the name of the third party must be recorded in the station log
Answer: C
The frequency allocations of which ITU region apply to radio amateurs operating in North and South America?
ARegion 4
BRegion 3
CRegion 2
DRegion 1
G1E07Rule 97.111
Answer: DIn what part of the 2.4 GHz band may an amateur station communicate with non-licensed Wi-Fi stations?
AAnywhere in the band
BChannels 1 through 4
CChannels 42 through 45
DNo part
Answer: B
What is the maximum PEP output allowed for spread spectrum transmissions?
A100 milliwatts
B10 watts
C100 watts
D1500 watts
G1E10Rule 97.101
Answer: AWhy should an amateur operator normally avoid transmitting on 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930 and 28.200 MHz?
AA system of propagation beacon stations operates on those frequencies
BA system of automatic digital stations operates on those frequencies
CThese frequencies are set aside for emergency operations
DThese frequencies are set aside for bulletins from the FCC
Answer: D
On what bands may automatically controlled stations transmitting RTTY or data emissions communicate with other automatically controlled digital stations?
AOn any band segment where digital operation is permitted
BAnywhere in the non-phone segments of the 10-meter or shorter wavelength bands
COnly in the non-phone Extra Class segments of the bands
DAnywhere in the 6-meter or shorter wavelength bands, and in limited segments of some of the HF bands
G1E12Rule 97.115
Answer: AWhen may third-party messages be transmitted via remote control?
AUnder any circumstances in which third party messages are permitted by FCC rules
BUnder no circumstances except for emergencies
COnly when the message is intended for licensed radio amateurs
DOnly when the message is intended for third parties in areas where licensing is controlled by the FCC