G2 Questions
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Answer: B
Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands?
AUpper sideband
BLower sideband
CSuppressed sideband
DDouble sideband
Answer: A
Which mode is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF bands?
AUpper sideband
BLower sideband
CSuppressed sideband
DDouble sideband
Answer: A
Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17- and 12-meter bands?
AUpper sideband
BLower sideband
CSuppressed sideband
DDouble sideband
Answer: C
Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the HF amateur bands?
AFrequency modulation
BDouble sideband
CSingle sideband
DSingle phase modulation
Answer: D
Which of the following is an advantage of using single sideband, as compared to other analog voice modes on the HF amateur bands?
AVery high-fidelity voice modulation
BLess subject to interference from atmospheric static crashes
CEase of tuning on receive and immunity to impulse noise
DLess bandwidth used and greater power efficiency
Answer: B
Which of the following statements is true of single sideband (SSB)?
AOnly one sideband and the carrier are transmitted; the other sideband is suppressed
BOnly one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed
CSSB is the only voice mode authorized on the 20-, 15-, and 10-meter amateur bands
DSSB is the only voice mode authorized on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter amateur bands
Answer: B
What is the recommended way to break into a phone contact?
ASay “QRZ” several times, followed by your call sign
BSay your call sign once
CSay “Breaker Breaker”
DSay “CQ” followed by the call sign of either station
Answer: D
Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands?
ALower sideband is more efficient than upper sideband at these frequencies
BLower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bands
CBecause it is fully compatible with an AM detector
DIt is commonly accepted amateur practice
Answer: B
Which of the following statements is true of VOX operation versus PTT operation?
AThe received signal is more natural sounding
BIt allows “hands free” operation
CIt occupies less bandwidth
DIt provides more power output
Answer: C
Generally, who should respond to a station in the contiguous 48 states calling “CQ DX”?
AAny caller is welcome to respond
BOnly stations in Germany
CAny stations outside the lower 48 states
DOnly contest stations
Answer: B
What control is typically adjusted for proper ALC setting on a single sideband transceiver?
ARF clipping level
BTransmit audio or microphone gain
CAntenna inductance or capacitance
DAttenuator level
Answer: B
What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
AInform your local emergency coordinator
BAcknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed
CImmediately decrease power to avoid interfering with the station in distress
DImmediately cease all transmissions
Answer: C
What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact creating interference from other stations using the frequency?
AAdvise the interfering stations that you are on the frequency and that you have priority
BDecrease power and continue to transmit
CAttempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner
DSwitch to the opposite sideband
Answer: B
When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation from other stations should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
A5 Hz to 50 Hz
B150 Hz to 500 Hz
C1 kHz to 3 kHz
D3 kHz to 6 kHz
Answer: C
When selecting an SSB transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
A5 Hz to 50 Hz
B150 Hz to 500 Hz
C2 kHz to 3 kHz
DApproximately 6 kHz
Answer: A
How can you avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?
ASend “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign
BListen for 2 minutes before calling CQ
CSend the letter “V” in Morse code several times and listen for a response, or say “test” several times and listen for a response
DSend “QSY” on CW or if using phone, announce “the frequency is in use,” then give your call sign and listen for a response
Answer: C
Which of the following complies with commonly accepted amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?
AListen on the frequency for at least two minutes to be sure it is clear
BIdentify your station by transmitting your call sign at least 3 times
CFollow the voluntary band plan
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: A
What is the voluntary band plan restriction for US stations transmitting within the 48 contiguous states in the 50.1 MHz to 50.125 MHz band segment?
AOnly contacts with stations not within the 48 contiguous states
BOnly contacts with other stations within the 48 contiguous states
COnly digital contacts
DOnly SSTV contacts
Answer: A
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?
AOnly a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license
BOnly a RACES net control operator
CA person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license or an appropriate government official
DAny control operator when normal communication systems are operational
Answer: B
Which of the following is good amateur practice for net management?
AAlways use multiple sets of phonetics during check-in
BHave a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions
CTransmit the full net roster at the beginning of every session
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: C
How often may RACES training drills and tests be routinely conducted without special authorization?
ANo more than 1 hour per month
BNo more than 2 hours per month
CNo more than 1 hour per week
DNo more than 2 hours per week
Answer: A
What should you do if a CW station sends “QRS?”
ASend slower
BChange frequency
CIncrease your power
DRepeat everything twice
Answer: C
What does it mean when a CW operator sends “KN” at the end of a transmission?
ANo US stations should call
BOperating full break-in
CListening only for a specific station or stations
DClosing station now
Answer: D
What does the Q signal “QRL?” mean?
A“Will you keep the frequency clear?”
B“Are you operating full break-in?” or “Can you operate full break-in?”
C“Are you listening only for a specific station?”
D“Are you busy?” or “Is this frequency in use?”
Answer: B
What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse code?
AThe fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no slower than the CQ
BThe fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying, but no faster than the CQ
CAt the standard calling speed of 10 wpm
DAt the standard calling speed of 5 wpm
Answer: D
What does the term “zero beat” mean in CW operation?
AMatching the speed of the transmitting station
BOperating split to avoid interference on frequency
CSending without error
DMatching the transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal
Answer: A
When sending CW, what does a “C” mean when added to the RST report?
AChirpy or unstable signal
BReport was read from an S meter rather than estimated
C100 percent copy
DKey clicks
Answer: C
What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message when using CW?
ASK
BBK
CAR
DKN
Answer: C
What does the Q signal “QSL” mean?
ASend slower
BWe have already confirmed the contact
CI have received and understood
DWe have worked before
Answer: D
What does the Q signal “QRN” mean?
ASend more slowly
BStop sending
CZero beat my signal
DI am troubled by static
Answer: D
What does the Q signal “QRV” mean?
AYou are sending too fast
BThere is interference on the frequency
CI am quitting for the day
DI am ready to receive
Answer: D
Which of the following are objectives of the Volunteer Monitor Program?
ATo conduct efficient and orderly amateur licensing examinations
BTo provide emergency and public safety communications
CTo coordinate repeaters for efficient and orderly spectrum usage
DTo encourage amateur radio operators to self-regulate and comply with the rules
Answer: B
What procedure may be used by Volunteer Monitors to localize a station whose continuous carrier is holding a repeater on in their area?
ACompare vertical and horizontal signal strengths on the input frequency
BCompare beam headings on the repeater input from their home locations with that of other Volunteer Monitors
CCompare signal strengths between the input and output of the repeater
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: B
Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection map?
AA map that shows accurate land masses
BA map that shows true bearings and distances from a specific location
CA map that shows the angle at which an amateur satellite crosses the equator
DA map that shows the number of degrees longitude that an amateur satellite appears to move westward at the equator with each orbit
Answer: C
Which of the following indicates that you are looking for an HF contact with any station?
ASign your call sign once, followed by the words “listening for a call” -- if no answer, change frequency and repeat
BSay “QTC” followed by “this is” and your call sign -- if no answer, change frequency and repeat
CRepeat “CQ” a few times, followed by “this is,” then your call sign a few times, then pause to listen, repeat as necessary
DTransmit an unmodulated carried for approximately 10 seconds, followed by “this is” and your call sign, and pause to listen -- repeat as necessary
Answer: C
How is a directional antenna pointed when making a “long-path” contact with another station?
AToward the rising sun
BAlong the gray line
C180 degrees from the station’s short-path heading
DToward the north
Answer: D
Which of the following are examples of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?
AAble, Baker, Charlie, Dog
BAdam, Boy, Charles, David
CAmerica, Boston, Canada, Denmark
DAlpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta
Answer: D
Why do many amateurs keep a station log?
AThe FCC requires a log of all international contacts
BThe FCC requires a log of all international third-party traffic
CThe log provides evidence of operation needed to renew a license without retest
DTo help with a reply if the FCC requests information about your station
Answer: C
Which of the following is required when participating in a contest on HF frequencies?
ASubmit a log to the contest sponsor
BSend a QSL card to the stations worked, or QSL via Logbook of The World
CIdentify your station according to normal FCC regulations
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: B
What is QRP operation?
ARemote piloted model control
BLow-power transmit operation
CTransmission using Quick Response Protocol
DTraffic relay procedure net operation
Answer: A
Why are signal reports typically exchanged at the beginning of an HF contact?
ATo allow each station to operate according to conditions
BTo be sure the contact will count for award programs
CTo follow standard radiogram structure
DTo allow each station to calibrate their frequency display
Answer: B
What is VARA?
AA low signal-to-noise digital mode used for EME (moonbounce)
BA digital protocol used with Winlink
CA radio direction finding system used on VHF and UHF
DA DX spotting system using a network of software defined radios
Answer: D
What symptoms may result from other signals interfering with a PACTOR or VARA transmission?
AFrequent retries or timeouts
BLong pauses in message transmission
CFailure to establish a connection between stations
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: D
Which of the following is good practice when choosing a transmitting frequency to answer a station calling CQ using FT8?
AAlways call on the station’s frequency
BCall on any frequency in the waterfall except the station’s frequency
CFind a clear frequency during the same time slot as the calling station
DFind a clear frequency during the alternate time slot to the calling station
Answer: B
What is the standard sideband for JT65, JT9, FT4, or FT8 digital signal when using AFSK?
ALSB
BUSB
CDSB
DSSB
Answer: B
What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands?
A85 Hz
B170 Hz
C425 Hz
D850 Hz
Answer: B
Which of the following is required when using FT8?
AA special hardware modem
BComputer time accurate to within approximately 1 second
CReceiver attenuator set to -12 dB
DA vertically polarized antenna
Answer: D
In what segment of the 20-meter band are most digital mode operations commonly found?
AAt the bottom of the slow-scan TV segment, near 14.230 MHz
BAt the top of the SSB phone segment, near 14.325 MHz
CIn the middle of the CW segment, near 14.100 MHz
DBetween 14.070 MHz and 14.100 MHz
Answer: C
How do you join a contact between two stations using the PACTOR protocol?
ASend broadcast packets containing your call sign while in MONITOR mode
BTransmit a steady carrier until the PACTOR protocol times out and disconnects
CJoining an existing contact is not possible, PACTOR connections are limited to two stations
DSend a NAK code
Answer: D
Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?
ASend an email to the system control operator
BSend QRL in Morse code
CRespond when the station broadcasts its SSID
DTransmit a connect message on the station’s published frequency
Answer: C
What is the primary purpose of an Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN) mesh network?
ATo provide FM repeater coverage in remote areas
BTo provide real time propagation data by monitoring amateur radio transmissions worldwide
CTo provide high-speed data services during an emergency or community event
DTo provide DX spotting reports to aid contesters and DXers
Answer: D
Which of the following describes Winlink?
AAn amateur radio wireless network to send and receive email on the internet
BA form of Packet Radio
CA wireless network capable of both VHF and HF band operation
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: B
What is another name for a Winlink Remote Message Server?
ATerminal Node Controller
BGateway
CRJ-45
DPrinter/Server
Answer: D
What could be wrong if you cannot decode an RTTY or other FSK signal even though it is apparently tuned in properly?
AThe mark and space frequencies may be reversed
BYou may have selected the wrong baud rate
CYou may be listening on the wrong sideband
DAll these choices are correct
Answer: C
Which of the following is a common location for FT8?
AAnywhere in the voice portion of the band
BAnywhere in the CW portion of the band
CApproximately 14.074 MHz to 14.077 MHz
DApproximately 14.110 MHz to 14.113 MHz