FCC Amateur Radio Technician License

What is the FCC Element 2 exam required for?

• AGeneral class amateur radio license
• BTechnician class amateur radio license
• CExtra class amateur radio license
• DCommercial radio operator license

How many questions are on the Technician class amateur radio exam?

• A25 multiple-choice questions
• B35 multiple-choice questions
• C50 multiple-choice questions
• D100 multiple-choice questions

What is the minimum passing score on the Technician class exam?

• A50%
• B65%
• C74%
• D80%

Who administers amateur radio license exams in the United States?

• AThe FCC directly at regional offices
• BVolunteer Examiners (VEs) coordinated by VECs
• CLocal police departments
• DThe Department of Homeland Security

What is the current FCC application fee for a new amateur radio license?

• A$15
• B$25
• C$35
• D$50

How long is an amateur radio license valid before renewal is required?

• A5 years
• B10 years
• C15 years
• DLifetime with no renewal needed

What is the purpose of the Amateur Radio Service as defined by the FCC?

• ACommercial broadcasting to the public
• BPersonal entertainment and music distribution
• CAdvancing skills in radio communication, technical self-training, and emergency communica…
• DGovernment surveillance and intelligence gathering

Which of the following is prohibited in the Amateur Radio Service?

• ACommunicating with stations in other countries
• BUsing Morse code on HF bands
• CBroadcasting music or transmitting for payment
• DOperating a repeater station

What must you transmit at the beginning and end of each communication and at least every 10 minutes during a contact?

• AYour full name and address
• BYour FCC call sign
• CThe other station's call sign
• DThe current date and time

What type of international communications is permitted for Technician class licensees?

• ANo international communications are allowed
• BOnly communications with Canadian stations
• CCommunications with stations in countries whose governments allow it
• DOnly communications through amateur satellites

What frequency privileges does a Technician class license provide above 30 MHz?

• ALimited privileges on select VHF frequencies only
• BAll amateur radio VHF and UHF frequencies above 30 MHz
• COnly the 2-meter band
• DOnly the 70-centimeter band

Which HF band privileges are available to Technician class licensees?

• AFull privileges on all HF bands
• BNo HF privileges at all
• CLimited privileges on portions of 80m, 40m, 15m, and 10m bands
• DFull privileges on the 10-meter band only

What is a control operator responsible for?

• APaying the station's electricity bill
• BEnsuring all transmissions comply with FCC rules
• CMarketing the station to other amateur operators
• DMaintaining the station's physical appearance

Under what circumstances is willful interference with another amateur station permitted?

• AWhen the other station is using excessive power
• BWhen you need to use the frequency urgently
• CNever — willful interference is always prohibited
• DOnly during contest operations

What is the maximum transmitter power output allowed for Technician class operators on most bands?

• A100 watts PEP
• B200 watts PEP
• C500 watts PEP
• D1,500 watts PEP

What does the term 'simplex' mean in amateur radio?

• ACommunicating on multiple frequencies simultaneously
• BTransmitting and receiving on the same frequency
• CUsing a repeater for communications
• DTransmitting on one frequency and receiving on another

What is the national simplex calling frequency on the 2-meter band?

• A144.000 MHz
• B146.520 MHz
• C147.000 MHz
• D148.000 MHz

What should you do before transmitting on any frequency?

• ATransmit your call sign three times
• BSend a test signal for 30 seconds
• CListen to make sure the frequency is not in use
• DTurn your power to maximum

What does the Q signal 'QRM' indicate?

• AI am changing frequency
• BI am experiencing interference from other stations
• CI am reducing power
• DI am closing the station

What does 'CQ' mean when transmitted in amateur radio?

• AEmergency call requesting immediate assistance
• BCalling any station willing to communicate
• CRequest to change frequency
• DSignal to cease all transmissions

What does the term '73' mean in amateur radio?

• AEmergency traffic
• BBest regards
• CEnd of transmission
• DSignal report

What is the purpose of a repeater in amateur radio?

• ATo amplify signals for long-distance HF communication
• BTo receive and retransmit signals simultaneously, extending communication range
• CTo convert digital signals to analog
• DTo encrypt communications for privacy

What is the offset between a repeater's input and output frequencies on the 2-meter band?

• APlus or minus 100 kHz
• BPlus or minus 600 kHz
• CPlus or minus 1.0 MHz
• DPlus or minus 5.0 MHz

What is the standard repeater frequency offset on the 70-centimeter band?

• APlus or minus 600 kHz
• BPlus or minus 1.0 MHz
• CPlus or minus 5.0 MHz
• DPlus or minus 10.0 MHz

What is a CTCSS tone used for in repeater operations?

• ATo encrypt voice transmissions
• BTo access a repeater by transmitting a sub-audible tone
• CTo increase transmitter power output
• DTo switch between AM and FM modes

What is a repeater's 'time-out timer' designed to prevent?

• ABattery drain on handheld radios
• BExtended transmissions that could monopolize the repeater
• COverheating of the receiver
• DInterference from other repeaters

What is an autopatch feature on some repeaters?

• AAutomatic frequency coordination
• BConnection to the public telephone network
• CAutomatic power level adjustment
• DAutomatic antenna tuning

What type of radio wave propagation is most commonly used for VHF and UHF communications?

• ASkywave propagation via the ionosphere
• BGround wave propagation along the Earth's surface
• CLine-of-sight propagation
• DDucting through the troposphere

What causes VHF signal strengths to sometimes vary greatly when the antenna is moved only a few feet?

• AChanges in atmospheric pressure
• BMultipath propagation causing signal cancellation or reinforcement
• CSolar flare activity
• DChanges in power line interference

What is the effect of vegetation on UHF and microwave signals?

• AAmplification
• BAbsorption
• CReflection
• DNo significant effect

What is skywave propagation?

• ASignals bouncing off aircraft in flight
• BSignals refracted back to Earth by the ionosphere
• CSignals traveling through underground cables
• DSignals carried by weather balloons

What is tropospheric ducting?

• AA weather condition that allows VHF/UHF signals to travel much farther than normal
• BA technique for routing signals through underground tunnels
• CA method of bouncing signals off the Moon
• DA way to increase antenna gain

What is Sporadic E propagation?

• ARandom noise caused by electrical equipment
• BUnpredictable patches of ionization in the E layer that can refract VHF signals
• CPropagation caused by meteor showers only
• DA permanent propagation mode available on all bands

What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?

• AThey are directly proportional — as frequency increases, wavelength increases
• BThey are inversely proportional — as frequency increases, wavelength decreases
• CThey are always equal
• DThere is no relationship between them

What is the approximate wavelength of a 146 MHz signal?

• A6 meters
• B2 meters
• C70 centimeters
• D23 centimeters

What is the unit of electrical current?

• AVolt
• BAmpere
• COhm
• DWatt