General Class License Test

General Class License TestGeneral Class License Test

Questions Effective July 1, 2011Questions Effective July 1, 2011

PowerPoint by Dennis Warren KA9YTV

August, 2012

2011 General Class Question 2011 General Class Question Pool SyllabusPool Syllabus

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SUBELEMENT G1 - COMMISSION'S RULES [5 Exam Questions - 5 Groups]

G1A - General Class control operator

G1B - Antenna structure limitations

G1C - Transmitter power regulations

G1D - Volunteer Examiners and Volunteer Examiner Coordinators G1E - Control categories; repeater regulations

SUBELEMENT G2 - OPERATING PROCEDURES

[5 Exam Questions - 5 Groups]

G2A – Phone operating procedures G2B – Operating courtesy; band plans

G2C - CW operating procedures and procedural signals G2D - Amateur AuxiliaryG2E – Digital Operating

SUBELEMENT G3 – Radio wave propagation– [3 Exam Questions - 3 Groups]

G3A - Sunspots and solar radiation

G3B - Maximum Usable Frequency; Lowest Usable Frequency; propagation

G3C - Propagation modes

SUBELEMENT G4 - Amateur radio Practices–

[5 Exam Questions - 5 Groups] G4A – Station Operation & setup G4B – Test & monitoring equipment; two-tone test

G4C – Interference, grounding, DSP

G4D – Speech processors, s meters, SSB band edges

G4E – HF Mobile installs, emergency & battery operation

SUBELEMENT G5 – Electrical principles–

[3 Exam Questions - 3 Groups] G5A – Reactance; Inductance; Capacitance; impedance

G5B – The Decibel, Current & Voltage dividers, Electrical Calculations

G5C – Resistors, capacitors, inductors in series and parallel, Transformers

SUBELEMENT G6 – Circuit Components – [3 Exam Questions - 3 Groups]

G6A – Resistors; Capacitors; Inductors G6B – Rectifiers; Diodes & Transistors; Tubes; Batteries G6C – Integrated Circuits; Microprocessors; Displays

SUBELEMENT G7 – Practical Circuits –

G7A – Power Supplies; Schematic Symbols

G7B – Digital Circuits; Amplifiers & Oscillators

G7C – Receivers & Transmitters; Filters; Oscillators

SUBELEMENT G8 – Signals and Emissions –

G8A – Carriers & Modulation; AM &FM; SSB & DSB; Modulation G8B – Frequency Mixing; HF Data; Bandwidths; Deviation

SUBELEMENT G9 – Antennas and feed lines

G9A – Antennas & Feedlines G9B – Basic Antennas

G9C – Directional antennas

G9D – Specialized antennas

SUBELEMENT G0 –ELECTRICAL AND RF SAFETY [2 exam Questions – 2 groups]

G0A – RF Safety Principles; Rules & Guidelines; Station Evaluation

G0B – Safety in the ham shack

Schematic Diagram used for General Exam

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SUBELEMENT G1 - SUBELEMENT G1 - COMMISSION'S RULES COMMISSION'S RULES

[5 Exam Questions – 5 Groups][5 Exam Questions – 5 Groups]

G1A - General Class control G1A - General Class control operator frequency privileges; operator frequency privileges;

primary and secondary primary and secondary allocationsallocations

G1A01 (C) [97.301(d), 97.303(s)]G1A01 (C) [97.301(d), 97.303(s)]On which of the following bands is a General Class license On which of the following bands is a General Class license

holder granted all amateur frequency privileges?holder granted all amateur frequency privileges?

C.C. 160, 60, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meters 160, 60, 30, 17, 12, and 10 meters

G1A02 (B) [97.305]G1A02 (B) [97.305]On which of the following bands is phone On which of the following bands is phone

operation prohibited?operation prohibited?

B.B. 30 meters 30 meters

G1A03 (B) [97.305]G1A03 (B) [97.305]On which of the following bands is image On which of the following bands is image

transmission prohibited?transmission prohibited?

B.B. 30 meters 30 meters

G1A04 (D) [97.303 (s)]G1A04 (D) [97.303 (s)] Which of the following amateur bands is restricted Which of the following amateur bands is restricted to communication on only specific channels, rather to communication on only specific channels, rather

than frequency ranges?than frequency ranges?A.A.

D.D. 60 meters 60 meters

G1A05 (A) [97.301(d)]G1A05 (A) [97.301(d)]Which of the following frequencies is in the Which of the following frequencies is in the

General Class portion of the 40 meter band?General Class portion of the 40 meter band?

A.A. 7.250 MHz7.250 MHz

G1A06 (D) [97.301(d)]G1A06 (D) [97.301(d)] Which of the following frequencies is in the 12 Which of the following frequencies is in the 12

meter band?meter band?

D.D. 24.940 MHz 24.940 MHz

G1A07 (C) [97.301(d)]G1A07 (C) [97.301(d)]Which of the following frequencies is within the Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 75 meter phone General Class portion of the 75 meter phone

band?band?

C.C. 3900 kHz3900 kHz

G1A08 (C) [97.301(d)]G1A08 (C) [97.301(d)] Which of the following entities recommends Which of the following entities recommends

transmit/receive channels and other parameters transmit/receive channels and other parameters for auxiliary and repeater stations?for auxiliary and repeater stations?

C.C. 14305 kHz14305 kHz

G1A09 (C) [97.301(d)]G1A09 (C) [97.301(d)] Which of the following frequencies is within the Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 80 meter band?General Class portion of the 80 meter band?

C.C. 3560 kHz3560 kHz

G1A10 (C) [97.301(d)]G1A10 (C) [97.301(d)]Which of the following frequencies is within the Which of the following frequencies is within the General Class portion of the 15 meter band?General Class portion of the 15 meter band?

C.C. 21300 kHz21300 kHz

G1A11 (D) [97.301(d)]G1A11 (D) [97.301(d)] Which of the following frequencies is available to a Which of the following frequencies is available to a control operator holding a General Class license?control operator holding a General Class license?

A.A. 28.020 MHz28.020 MHz

B.B. 28.350 MHz28.350 MHz

C.C. 28.550 MHz28.550 MHz

D.D. All of these choices are correctAll of these choices are correct

G1A12 (B) [97.301]G1A12 (B) [97.301] When General Class licensees are not permitted to use the When General Class licensees are not permitted to use the entire voice portion of a particular band, which portion of the entire voice portion of a particular band, which portion of the

voice segment is generally available to them?voice segment is generally available to them?

B.B. The upper frequency endThe upper frequency end C.C.

G1A13 (D) [97.303]G1A13 (D) [97.303]Which, if any, amateur band is shared with the Citizens Which, if any, amateur band is shared with the Citizens

Radio Service?Radio Service?

B.B. C.C.

D.D. NoneNone

G1A14 (C) [97.303]G1A14 (C) [97.303]Which of the following applies when the FCC rules Which of the following applies when the FCC rules

designate the Amateur Service as a secondary user on designate the Amateur Service as a secondary user on a band?a band?

B.B. C.C. Amateur stations are allowed to use the band Amateur stations are allowed to use the band

only if they do not cause harmful interference only if they do not cause harmful interference to primary usersto primary users

G1A15 (D) [97.303]G1A15 (D) [97.303]What is the appropriate action if, when operating on What is the appropriate action if, when operating on

either the 30 or 60 meter bands, a station in the either the 30 or 60 meter bands, a station in the primary service interferes with your contact?primary service interferes with your contact?

A.A. B.B.

D.D. Move to a clear frequencyMove to a clear frequency

G1B - Antenna structure G1B - Antenna structure limitations; good engineering limitations; good engineering and good amateur practice; and good amateur practice; beacon operation; restricted beacon operation; restricted

operation; retransmitting operation; retransmitting radio signals radio signals

G1B01 (C) [97.15(a)]G1B01 (C) [97.15(a)]What is the maximum height above ground to What is the maximum height above ground to which an antenna structure may be erected which an antenna structure may be erected without requiring notification to the FAA and without requiring notification to the FAA and

registration with the FCC, provided it is not at or registration with the FCC, provided it is not at or near a public use airport?near a public use airport?

C.C. 200 feet200 feet

G1B02 (D) [97.203(b)]G1B02 (D) [97.203(b)]With which of the following conditions must beacon With which of the following conditions must beacon

stations comply?stations comply?

D.D. There must be no more than one There must be no more than one beacon signal in the same band from a beacon signal in the same band from a single locationsingle location

G1B03 (A) [97.3(a)(9)]G1B03 (A) [97.3(a)(9)]Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon

station as identified in the FCC Rules?station as identified in the FCC Rules?

A.A. Observation of propagation and Observation of propagation and receptionreception

G1B04 (A) [97.113(b)]G1B04 (A) [97.113(b)]

Which of the following must be true before Which of the following must be true before amateur stations may provide communications to amateur stations may provide communications to

broadcasters for dissemination to the public?broadcasters for dissemination to the public?

A.A. The communications must directly relate to the The communications must directly relate to the immediate safety of human life or protection of immediate safety of human life or protection of property and there must be no other means of property and there must be no other means of communication reasonably available before or communication reasonably available before or at the time of the event.at the time of the event.

G1B04 (A) [97.113(b)]Which of the following must be true before amateur stations may provide communications to broadcasters for dissemination to the public?

G1B05 (D) [97.113(a)(5),(e)]G1B05 (D) [97.113(a)(5),(e)]When may music be transmitted by an amateur When may music be transmitted by an amateur

station?station?

D.D. it is an incidental part of a manned space it is an incidental part of a manned space craft retransmission. craft retransmission.

G1B06 (B) [97.113(a)(4) and 97.207(f)]G1B06 (B) [97.113(a)(4) and 97.207(f)]When is an amateur station permitted to transmit When is an amateur station permitted to transmit

secret codes?secret codes?

B.B. To control a space stationTo control a space station

G1B07 (B) [97.113(a)(4)]G1B07 (B) [97.113(a)(4)]What are the restrictions on the use of What are the restrictions on the use of

abbreviations or procedural signals in the Amateur abbreviations or procedural signals in the Amateur Service?Service?

B.B. They may be used if they do not They may be used if they do not obscure the meaning of a message.obscure the meaning of a message.

G1B08 (D)G1B08 (D)When choosing a transmitting frequency, what When choosing a transmitting frequency, what

should you do to comply with good amateur should you do to comply with good amateur practice?practice?

A.A. Review FCC Part 97 Rules regarding permitted Review FCC Part 97 Rules regarding permitted frequencies and emissions?frequencies and emissions?

B.B. Follow generally accepted band plans agreed to by the Follow generally accepted band plans agreed to by the Amateur Radio community.Amateur Radio community.

C.C. Before transmitting, listen to avoid interfering with Before transmitting, listen to avoid interfering with ongoing communicationongoing communication

G1B09 (A) [97.113(a)(3)]G1B09 (A) [97.113(a)(3)]When may an amateur station transmit When may an amateur station transmit

communications in which the licensee or control communications in which the licensee or control operator has a pecuniary (monetary) interest?operator has a pecuniary (monetary) interest?

A.A. When other amateurs are being notified of the When other amateurs are being notified of the sale of apparatus normally used in an amateur sale of apparatus normally used in an amateur station and such activity is not done on a station and such activity is not done on a regular basis.regular basis.

G1B10 (C) [97.203(c)]G1B10 (C) [97.203(c)]What is the power limit for beacon stations?What is the power limit for beacon stations?

C.C. 100 watts PEP output100 watts PEP output

G1B11 (C) [97.101(a)]G1B11 (C) [97.101(a)]How does the FCC require an amateur station to How does the FCC require an amateur station to

be operated in all respects not specifically covered be operated in all respects not specifically covered by the Part 97 rules?by the Part 97 rules?

C.C. In conformance with good engineering In conformance with good engineering and good amateur practiceand good amateur practice

G1B12 (A) [97.101(a)]G1B12 (A) [97.101(a)]Who or what determines “good engineering and good Who or what determines “good engineering and good

amateur practice” as applied to the operation of an amateur practice” as applied to the operation of an amateur station in all respects not covered by the Part amateur station in all respects not covered by the Part

97 rules?97 rules?

A.A. The FCCThe FCC

G1C - Transmitter power G1C - Transmitter power regulations; data emission regulations; data emission

standardsstandards

G1C01 (A) [97.313(c)(1)]G1C01 (A) [97.313(c)(1)]What is the maximum transmitting power an What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz?amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz?

A.A. 200 watts PEP output200 watts PEP output

G1C02 (C) [97.313(a),(b)] G1C02 (C) [97.313(a),(b)] What is the maximum transmitting power an What is the maximum transmitting power an

amateur station may use on the 12 meter band?amateur station may use on the 12 meter band?

G1C03 (A) [97.303s] G1C03 (A) [97.303s]

What is the maximum bandwidth permitted by FCC What is the maximum bandwidth permitted by FCC rules for Amateur Radio stations when transmitting rules for Amateur Radio stations when transmitting

on USB frequencies in the 60 meter band?on USB frequencies in the 60 meter band?

A.A. 2.8 kHz2.8 kHz

G1C04 (A) [97.313]G1C04 (A) [97.313]Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter

power on the 14 MHz band?power on the 14 MHz band?

A.A. Only the minimum power necessary to Only the minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communications carry out the desired communications should be used.should be used.

G1C05 (C) [97.313]G1C05 (C) [97.313]Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter

power on the 28 MHz band?power on the 28 MHz band?

G1C06 (D) [97.313]G1C06 (D) [97.313]Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter Which of the following is a limitation on transmitter

power on 1.8 MHz band?power on 1.8 MHz band?

D.D. 1500 watts PEP output1500 watts PEP output

G1C07 (D) [97.305(c), 97.307(f)(3)] G1C07 (D) [97.305(c), 97.307(f)(3)] What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmission on the 20 RTTY or data emission transmission on the 20

A.A. B.B. C.C. D.D. 300 baud300 baud

G1C08 (D) [97.307(f)(3)] G1C08 (D) [97.307(f)(3)] What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for

RTTY or data emission transmitted at frequencies RTTY or data emission transmitted at frequencies below 28 MHz? below 28 MHz?

D.D. 300 baud 300 baud

G1C09 (A) [97.305(c) and 97.307(f)(5)] G1C09 (A) [97.305(c) and 97.307(f)(5)] What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmitted on the 1.25 RTTY or data emission transmitted on the 1.25

meter and 70 centimeter bandsmeter and 70 centimeter bands

A.A. 56 kilobaud 56 kilobaud

G1C10 (C) [97.305(c) and 97.307(f)(4)]G1C10 (C) [97.305(c) and 97.307(f)(4)]What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 10 RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 10

C.C. 1200 baud1200 baud

G1C11 (B) [97.305(c) and 97.307(f)(5)]G1C11 (B) [97.305(c) and 97.307(f)(5)]What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for What is the maximum symbol rate permitted for RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 2 RTTY or data emission transmissions on the 2

B.B. 19.6 kilobaud19.6 kilobaud

G1D - Volunteer Examiners G1D - Volunteer Examiners and Volunteer Examiner and Volunteer Examiner Coordinators; temporary Coordinators; temporary

identification identification

G1D01 (C) [97.119(f)(2)]G1D01 (C) [97.119(f)(2)]

Which of the following is a proper way to identify whenWhich of the following is a proper way to identify when transmitting using phone on General Class frequencies if transmitting using phone on General Class frequencies if

you have a CSCE for the required elements but your you have a CSCE for the required elements but your upgrade from Technician has not appeared in the FCC upgrade from Technician has not appeared in the FCC

database?database?

C.C. Give your call sign followed by "slant AG“Give your call sign followed by "slant AG“

G1D02 (C) [97.509(b)(3)(i)]G1D02 (C) [97.509(b)(3)(i)]What license examinations may you administer when What license examinations may you administer when

you are an accredited VE holding a General Class you are an accredited VE holding a General Class operator license?operator license?

C.C. Technician onlyTechnician only

G1D03 (C) [97.9(b)] G1D03 (C) [97.9(b)] On which of the following band segments may you On which of the following band segments may you operate if you are a Technician Class operator and operate if you are a Technician Class operator and

have a CSCE for General Class privileges?have a CSCE for General Class privileges?

C.C. On any General or Technician Class band On any General or Technician Class band segment.segment.

G1D04 (A) [97.509(a)(b)]G1D04 (A) [97.509(a)(b)]Which of the following is a requirement for Which of the following is a requirement for administering a Technician Class operator administering a Technician Class operator

examination?examination?

A.A. At least three VEC accredited General At least three VEC accredited General Class or higher VEs must be present.Class or higher VEs must be present.

G1D05 (D) [97.509(b)(3)(i)]G1D05 (D) [97.509(b)(3)(i)]Which of the following is sufficient for you to be an Which of the following is sufficient for you to be an administering VE for a Technician Class operator administering VE for a Technician Class operator

license examination?license examination?

D.D. An FCC General Class or higher license An FCC General Class or higher license and VEC accreditationand VEC accreditation

G1D06 (A) [97.119(f)(2)]G1D06 (A) [97.119(f)(2)]When must you add the special identifier "AG" after When must you add the special identifier "AG" after your call sign if you are a Technician Class licensee your call sign if you are a Technician Class licensee

and have a CSCE for General Class operator and have a CSCE for General Class operator privileges, but the FCC has not yet posted your privileges, but the FCC has not yet posted your

upgrade on its Web site?upgrade on its Web site?

A.A. Whenever you operate using General Whenever you operate using General Class frequency privileges.Class frequency privileges.

G1D07 (C) [97.509(b)(1)] G1D07 (C) [97.509(b)(1)] Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what Volunteer Examiners are accredited by what

organization?organization?

C.C. A Volunteer Examiner CoordinatorA Volunteer Examiner Coordinator

G1D08 (B) [97.509(b)(3)] G1D08 (B) [97.509(b)(3)] Which of the following criteria must be met for a Which of the following criteria must be met for a non-U.S. citizen to be an accredited Volunteer non-U.S. citizen to be an accredited Volunteer

Examiner?Examiner?

B.B. The person must hold an FCC granted The person must hold an FCC granted Amateur Radio license of General Class Amateur Radio license of General Class or above.or above.

G1D09 (C) [97.9(b)]G1D09 (C) [97.9(b)]How long is a Certificate of Successful Completion How long is a Certificate of Successful Completion

of Examination (CSCE) valid for exam element of Examination (CSCE) valid for exam element credit?credit?

C.C. 365 days365 days

G1D10 (B) [97.509(b)(2)]G1D10 (B) [97.509(b)(2)]What is the minimum age that one must be to What is the minimum age that one must be to qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner?qualify as an accredited Volunteer Examiner?

B.B. 18 years18 years

G1E - Control categories; G1E - Control categories; repeater regulations; harmful repeater regulations; harmful interference; third party rules; interference; third party rules;

ITU regionsITU regions

G1E01 (A) [97.115(b)(2)]G1E01 (A) [97.115(b)(2)]Which of the following would disqualify a third Which of the following would disqualify a third

party from participating in stating a message over party from participating in stating a message over an amateur station?an amateur station?

A.A. The third party’s amateur license had The third party’s amateur license had ever been revoked.ever been revoked.

D.D. Only if the 10 meter repeater control Only if the 10 meter repeater control operator holds at least a General Class operator holds at least a General Class license.license.

D. Only if the 10 meter repeater control operator holds at least a General Class license~~

G1E02 (D) [97.205(a)]When may a 10 meter repeater retransmit the 2 meter signal from a station having a Technician

Class control operator?

G1E03 (B) [97.301(d)]G1E03 (B) [97.301(d)]In what ITU region is operation in the 7.175 to In what ITU region is operation in the 7.175 to

7.300 MHz band permitted for a control operator 7.300 MHz band permitted for a control operator holding an FCC-issued General Class license?holding an FCC-issued General Class license?

A.A. B.B. Region 2Region 2C.C. D.D.

G1E04 (D) [97.13(b),97.311(b),97.303]G1E04 (D) [97.13(b),97.311(b),97.303]Which of the following conditions require an Amateur Radio Which of the following conditions require an Amateur Radio

station licensee to take specific steps to avoid harmful station licensee to take specific steps to avoid harmful interference to other users or facilities?interference to other users or facilities?

A.A. When operating within one mile of an FCC When operating within one mile of an FCC Monitoring Station.Monitoring Station.

B.B. When using a band where the Amateur When using a band where the Amateur Service is secondary.Service is secondary.

C.C. When a station is transmitting spread spectrum When a station is transmitting spread spectrum emissions.emissions.

G1E05 (C) [97.115(a)(2),97.117] G1E05 (C) [97.115(a)(2),97.117] What types of messages for a third party in What types of messages for a third party in

another country may be transmitted by an amateur another country may be transmitted by an amateur station?station?

C.C. Only messages relating to Amateur Only messages relating to Amateur Radio or remarks of a personal Radio or remarks of a personal character, or messages relating to character, or messages relating to emergencies or disaster relief.emergencies or disaster relief.

G1E06 (A) [97.205(c)]G1E06 (A) [97.205(c)]Which of the following applies in the event of Which of the following applies in the event of

interference between a coordinated repeater and interference between a coordinated repeater and an uncoordinated repeater?an uncoordinated repeater?

A.A. The licensee of the non-coordinated The licensee of the non-coordinated repeater has primary responsibility to repeater has primary responsibility to resolve the interference.resolve the interference.

G1E07 (C) [97.115(a)(2)] G1E07 (C) [97.115(a)(2)] With which foreign countries is third party traffic With which foreign countries is third party traffic

prohibited, except for messages directly involving prohibited, except for messages directly involving emergencies or disaster relief communications?emergencies or disaster relief communications?

C.C. Every foreign country, unless there is a Every foreign country, unless there is a third party agreement in effect with that third party agreement in effect with that country.country.

G1E08 (B) [97.115(a)(b)]G1E08 (B) [97.115(a)(b)]Which of the following is a requirement for a non-licensed Which of the following is a requirement for a non-licensed

person to communicate with a foreign Amateur Radio person to communicate with a foreign Amateur Radio station from a station with an FCC granted license at which station from a station with an FCC granted license at which

a licensed control operator is present?a licensed control operator is present?

B.B. The foreign amateur station must be in a The foreign amateur station must be in a country with which the United States has country with which the United States has a third party agreement.a third party agreement.

G1E09 (C) [97.119(b)(2)] G1E09 (C) [97.119(b)(2)] What language must you use when identifying What language must you use when identifying

your station if you are using a language other than your station if you are using a language other than English in making a contact using phone English in making a contact using phone

emission?emission?

C.C. EnglishEnglish

G1E10 (D) [97.205(b)] G1E10 (D) [97.205(b)]

What portion of the 10 meter band is What portion of the 10 meter band is available for repeater use?available for repeater use?

D.D. The portion above 29.5 MHzThe portion above 29.5 MHz

SUBELEMENT G2 - OPERATING SUBELEMENT G2 - OPERATING PROCEDURES PROCEDURES

[5 Exam Questions - 5 Groups][5 Exam Questions - 5 Groups]

G2A - Phone operating G2A - Phone operating procedures; USB/LSB procedures; USB/LSB

utilization conventions; utilization conventions; procedural signals; breaking procedural signals; breaking into a QSO in progress; VOX into a QSO in progress; VOX

operationoperation

G2A01 (A) G2A01 (A) Which sideband is most commonly used for voice Which sideband is most commonly used for voice

communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?higher?

A.A. Upper sidebandUpper sideband

G2A02 (B) G2A02 (B) Which of the following modes is most commonly Which of the following modes is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160, 75, used for voice communications on the 160, 75,

and 40 meter bands?and 40 meter bands?

A.A. B.B. Lower sidebandLower sidebandC.C. D.D.

G2A03 (A) G2A03 (A)

Which of the following is most commonly used for Which of the following is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF

bands?bands?

G2A04 (A) G2A04 (A) Which mode is most commonly used for voice Which mode is most commonly used for voice

communications on the 17 and 12 meter bands?communications on the 17 and 12 meter bands?

G2A05 (C) G2A05 (C) Which mode of voice communication is most Which mode of voice communication is most

commonly used on the high frequency amateur commonly used on the high frequency amateur bands? bands?

C.C. Single sideband Single sideband

G2A06 (B) G2A06 (B) Which of the following is an advantage when using Which of the following is an advantage when using single sideband as compared to other analog voice single sideband as compared to other analog voice

modes on the HF amateur bands?modes on the HF amateur bands?

B.B. Less bandwidth used and higher power Less bandwidth used and higher power efficiency.efficiency.

G2A07 (B) G2A07 (B) Which of the following statements is true of the Which of the following statements is true of the

single sideband (SSB) voice mode? single sideband (SSB) voice mode?

B.B. Only one sideband is transmitted; the Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are other sideband and carrier are suppressed.suppressed.

G2A08 (B) G2A08 (B) Which of the following is a recommended way to Which of the following is a recommended way to

break into a conversation when using phone?break into a conversation when using phone?

B.B. Say your call sign during a break Say your call sign during a break between transmissions from the other between transmissions from the other stations.stations.

G2A09 (D) G2A09 (D) Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband

on the 160, 75 and 40 meter bands?on the 160, 75 and 40 meter bands?

D.D. Current amateur practice is to use lower Current amateur practice is to use lower sideband on these frequency bands.sideband on these frequency bands.

G2A10 (B) G2A10 (B) Which of the following statements is true of SSB Which of the following statements is true of SSB

VOX operation?VOX operation?

B.B. VOX allows "hands free" operationVOX allows "hands free" operation

G2A11 (C) G2A11 (C) What does the expression "CQ DX" usually What does the expression "CQ DX" usually

indicate?indicate?

C.C. The caller is looking for any station The caller is looking for any station outside their own country.outside their own country.

G2B – Operating Courtesy; G2B – Operating Courtesy; Band Plans, emergencies Band Plans, emergencies

including drills & emergency including drills & emergency communicationscommunications

G2B01 (C) G2B01 (C) Which of the following is true concerning access to Which of the following is true concerning access to

frequencies?frequencies?

C.C. No one has priority access to No one has priority access to frequencies, common courtesy should be frequencies, common courtesy should be a guide.a guide.

G2B02 (B) G2B02 (B) What is the first thing you should do if you are What is the first thing you should do if you are

communicating with another amateur station and communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?hear a station in distress break in?

B.B. Acknowledge the station in distress and Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be determine what assistance may be needed.needed.

G2B03 (C) G2B03 (C) If propagation changes during your contact and you If propagation changes during your contact and you notice increasing interference from other activity on notice increasing interference from other activity on

the same frequency, what should you do?the same frequency, what should you do?

C.C. As a common courtesy, move your As a common courtesy, move your contact to another frequency.contact to another frequency.

G2B04 (B) G2B04 (B)

When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum frequency separation should you allow in minimum frequency separation should you allow in

order to minimize interference to stations on order to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?adjacent frequencies?

B.B. 150 to 500 Hz 150 to 500 Hz

G2B05 (B) G2B05 (B) What is the customary minimum frequency What is the customary minimum frequency

separation between SSB signals under normal separation between SSB signals under normal conditions?conditions?

B.B. Approximately 3 kHzApproximately 3 kHz

G2B06 (A) G2B06 (A) What is a practical way to avoid harmful What is a practical way to avoid harmful

interference when selecting a frequency to call CQ interference when selecting a frequency to call CQ on CW or phone?on CW or phone?

A.A. Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by your Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call frequency is in use, followed by your call sign.sign.

G2B07 (C) G2B07 (C) Which of the following complies with good amateur Which of the following complies with good amateur

practice when choosing a frequency on which to practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?initiate a call?

C.C. Follow the voluntary band plan for the Follow the voluntary band plan for the operating mode you intend to use.operating mode you intend to use.

G2B08 (A) G2B08 (A)

What is the “DX window” in a voluntary band plan?What is the “DX window” in a voluntary band plan?

A.A. A portion of the band that should not be A portion of the band that should not be used for contacts between stations within the used for contacts between stations within the 48 contiguous United States.48 contiguous United States.

G2B09 (A) [97.407(a)] G2B09 (A) [97.407(a)] Who may be the control operator of an amateur Who may be the control operator of an amateur

station transmitting in RACES to assist relief station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?operations during a disaster?

A.A. Only a person holding an FCC issued Only a person holding an FCC issued amateur operator license.amateur operator license.

G2B10 (D) [97.407(b)] G2B10 (D) [97.407(b)] When may the FCC restrict normal frequency When may the FCC restrict normal frequency operations of amateur stations participating in operations of amateur stations participating in

RACES?RACES?

D.D. When the President’s War Emergency When the President’s War Emergency Powers have been invoked.Powers have been invoked.

G2B11 (A) [97.405] G2B11 (A) [97.405] What frequency should be used to send a distress What frequency should be used to send a distress

call?call?

A.A. Whatever frequency has the best chance Whatever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress message.of communicating the distress message.

G2B12 (C) [97.405(b)] G2B12 (C) [97.405(b)] When is an amateur station allowed to use any When is an amateur station allowed to use any means at its disposal to assist another station in means at its disposal to assist another station in

distress?distress?

C.C. At any time during an actual emergencyAt any time during an actual emergency

G2C - CW operating G2C - CW operating procedures and procedural procedures and procedural

signals; Q signals and signals; Q signals and common abbreviations: full common abbreviations: full

break inbreak in

G2C01 (D) G2C01 (D) Which of the following describes full break-in Which of the following describes full break-in

telegraphy (QSK)?telegraphy (QSK)?

D.D. Transmitting stations can receive Transmitting stations can receive between code characters and elements.between code characters and elements.

G2C02 (A) G2C02 (A) What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS"?What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS"?

A.A. Send slowerSend slower

G2C03 (C) G2C03 (C) What does it mean when a CW operator sends What does it mean when a CW operator sends

"KN" at the end of a transmission?"KN" at the end of a transmission?

C.C. Listening only for a specific station or Listening only for a specific station or stations.stations.

G2C04 (D) G2C04 (D) What does it mean when a CW operator sends What does it mean when a CW operator sends

"CL" at the end of a transmission?"CL" at the end of a transmission?

D.D. Closing stationClosing station

G2C05 (B) G2C05 (B) What is the best speed to use answering a CQ in What is the best speed to use answering a CQ in

Morse Code?Morse Code?

B.B. The speed at which the CQ was sent.The speed at which the CQ was sent.

G2C06 (D) G2C06 (D) What does the term “zero beat” mean in CW What does the term “zero beat” mean in CW

operation?operation?

D.D. Matching your transmit frequency to the Matching your transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal.frequency of a received signal.

G2C07 (A) G2C07 (A)

When sending CW, what does a “C” mean when When sending CW, what does a “C” mean when added to the RST report?added to the RST report?

A.A. Chirpy or unstable signalChirpy or unstable signal

G2C08 (C) G2C08 (C) What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal

message when using CW? message when using CW?

C.C. ARAR

G2C09 (C) G2C09 (C) What does the Q signal "QSL" mean?What does the Q signal "QSL" mean?

C.C. I acknowledge receiptI acknowledge receipt

G2C10 (B) G2C10 (B) What does the Q signal "QRQ" mean?What does the Q signal "QRQ" mean?

B.B. Send fasterSend faster

G2C11 (D) G2C11 (D) What does the Q signal “QRV” mean?What does the Q signal “QRV” mean?

D.D. I am ready to receive messages.I am ready to receive messages.

G2D - Amateur Auxiliary; G2D - Amateur Auxiliary; minimizing interference; HF minimizing interference; HF

operationsoperations

G2E – Digital operating: G2E – Digital operating: procedures - procedural procedures - procedural

signals & common signals & common abbreviationsabbreviations

G2D01 (A) G2D01 (A) What is the Amateur Auxiliary to the FCC?What is the Amateur Auxiliary to the FCC?

A.A. Amateur volunteers who are formally Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violationsviolations

G2D02 (B) G2D02 (B) Which of the following are objectives of the Which of the following are objectives of the

Amateur Auxiliary?Amateur Auxiliary?

B.B. To encourage amateur self regulation To encourage amateur self regulation and compliance with the rules.and compliance with the rules.

G2D03 (B) G2D03 (B) What skills learned during “hidden transmitter What skills learned during “hidden transmitter hunts” are of help to the Amateur Auxiliary? hunts” are of help to the Amateur Auxiliary?

A.A. Direction finding used to locate stations Direction finding used to locate stations violating FCC Rules.violating FCC Rules.

G2D04 (B) G2D04 (B) Which of the following describes an azimuthal Which of the following describes an azimuthal

projection map?projection map?

B.B. A world map projection centered on a A world map projection centered on a particular location.particular location.

G2D05 (B) [97.111(a)(1)] G2D05 (B) [97.111(a)(1)] When is it permissible to communicate with When is it permissible to communicate with

amateur stations in countries outside the areas amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications administered by the Federal Communications

Commission?Commission?

B.B. When the contact is with amateurs in any When the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communications.they object to such communications.

G2D06 (C)G2D06 (C)How is a directional antenna pointed when making How is a directional antenna pointed when making

a “long-path” contact with another station?a “long-path” contact with another station?

C.C. 180 degrees from its short-path heading.180 degrees from its short-path heading.

G2D07 (A) [97.303s] G2D07 (A) [97.303s] Which of the following is required by the FCC rules Which of the following is required by the FCC rules

when operating in the 60 meter band?when operating in the 60 meter band?

A.A. If you are using other than a dipole If you are using other than a dipole antenna, you must keep a record of the antenna, you must keep a record of the gain of your antenna.gain of your antenna.

B.B. C.C. D.D.

G2D08 (D) G2D08 (D) Why do many amateurs keep a log even though Why do many amateurs keep a log even though

the FCC doesn't require it?the FCC doesn't require it?

D.D. To help with a reply if the FCC requests To help with a reply if the FCC requests information.information.

G2D09 (D)G2D09 (D)What information is traditionally contained in a What information is traditionally contained in a

station log?station log?

A.A. Date and time of contactDate and time of contact

B.B. Band and/or frequency of the contactBand and/or frequency of the contact

C.C. Call sign of station contacted and the signal report Call sign of station contacted and the signal report given.given.

G2D10 (B) G2D10 (B) What is QRP operation?What is QRP operation?

B.B. Low power transmit operationLow power transmit operation

G2D10 (B) What is QRP operation?

G2E – Digital operating: G2E – Digital operating: procedures - procedural procedures - procedural

signals & common signals & common abbreviationsabbreviations

G2D11 (C) G2D11 (C) Which HF antenna would be the best to use for Which HF antenna would be the best to use for

minimizing interference?minimizing interference?

C.C. A unidirectional antennaA unidirectional antenna

G2E01 (D) G2E01 (D) Which mode is normally used when sending an Which mode is normally used when sending an RTTY signal via AFSK with an SSB transmitter?RTTY signal via AFSK with an SSB transmitter?

D.D. LSBLSB

G2E02 (A)G2E02 (A)How many data bits are sent in a single PSK31 How many data bits are sent in a single PSK31

character?character?

A.A. The number variesThe number variesB.B. C.C. D.D.

G2E03 (C) G2E03 (C) What part of a data packet contains the routing What part of a data packet contains the routing

and handling information?and handling information?

C.C. HeaderHeader

G2E04 (B) G2E04 (B) What segment of the 20 meter band is most often What segment of the 20 meter band is most often

used for data transmissions?used for data transmissions?

B.B. 14.070 - 14.100 MHz14.070 - 14.100 MHz

G2E05 (C) G2E05 (C) Which of the following describes Baudot code?Which of the following describes Baudot code?

C.C. A 5-bit code with additional start and stop A 5-bit code with additional start and stop bits.bits.

G2E06 (B) G2E06 (B) What is the most common frequency shift for What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands?RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands?

B.B. 170 Hz170 Hz

G2E07 (B) G2E07 (B) What does the abbreviation "RTTY" stand for?What does the abbreviation "RTTY" stand for?

B.B. RadioteletypeRadioteletype

G2E08 (A) G2E08 (A) What segment of the 80 meter band is most What segment of the 80 meter band is most

commonly used for data transmissions?commonly used for data transmissions?

A.A. 3570 – 3600 kHz3570 – 3600 kHz

G2E09 (D) G2E09 (D) In what segment of the 20 meter band are most In what segment of the 20 meter band are most

PSK31 operations commonly found?PSK31 operations commonly found?

D.D. Below the RTTY segment, near 14.070 Below the RTTY segment, near 14.070 MHzMHz

G2E10 (D) G2E10 (D) What is a major advantage of MFSK16 compared What is a major advantage of MFSK16 compared

to other digital modes?to other digital modes?

D.D. It offers good performance in weak signal It offers good performance in weak signal environments without error correctionenvironments without error correction

G2E11 (B)G2E11 (B)What does the abbreviation "MFSK" stand for?What does the abbreviation "MFSK" stand for?

B.B. Multi (or Multiple) Frequency Shift KeyingMulti (or Multiple) Frequency Shift Keying

G2E12 (B) G2E12 (B) How does the receiving station respond to an ARQ How does the receiving station respond to an ARQ

data mode packet containing errors?data mode packet containing errors?

B.B. Requests the packet be retransmittedRequests the packet be retransmitted

G2E13 (A) G2E13 (A) In the PACTOR protocol, what is meant by an NAK In the PACTOR protocol, what is meant by an NAK

response to a transmitted packet?response to a transmitted packet?

A.A. The receiver is requesting the packet be The receiver is requesting the packet be re-transmittedre-transmitted

SUBELEMENT G3 - RADIO SUBELEMENT G3 - RADIO WAVE PROPAGATION [3 WAVE PROPAGATION [3

Exam Questions - 3 Groups]Exam Questions - 3 Groups]

G3A - Sunspots and solar G3A - Sunspots and solar radiation; ionospheric radiation; ionospheric

disturbances; propagation disturbances; propagation forecasting and indicesforecasting and indices

G3A01 (A) G3A01 (A) What is the sunspot number?What is the sunspot number?

A.A. A measure of solar activity based on counting A measure of solar activity based on counting sunspots and sunspot groupssunspots and sunspot groups

G3A02 (B) G3A02 (B) What effect does a Sudden Ionospheric What effect does a Sudden Ionospheric

Disturbance have on the daytime ionospheric Disturbance have on the daytime ionospheric propagation of HF radio waves?propagation of HF radio waves?

B.B. It disrupts signals on lower frequencies It disrupts signals on lower frequencies more than those on higher frequenciesmore than those on higher frequencies

G3A03 (C) G3A03 (C) Approximately how long does it take the increased Approximately how long does it take the increased ultraviolet and X-ray radiation from solar flares to ultraviolet and X-ray radiation from solar flares to

affect radio-wave propagation on the Earth?affect radio-wave propagation on the Earth?

C.C. 8 minutes8 minutes

G3A04 (D) G3A04 (D) Which of the following amateur radio HF Which of the following amateur radio HF

frequencies are least reliable for long distance frequencies are least reliable for long distance communications during periods of low solar communications during periods of low solar

activity?activity?

D.D. 21 MHz and higher21 MHz and higher

G3A05 (D) [Modified}G3A05 (D) [Modified}What is the solar-flux index?What is the solar-flux index?

D.D. A measure of solar radiation at 10.7 cmA measure of solar radiation at 10.7 cm

G3A06 (D) G3A06 (D) What is a geomagnetic storm?What is a geomagnetic storm?

D.D. A temporary disturbance in the Earth's A temporary disturbance in the Earth's magnetosphere.magnetosphere.

G3A07 (D) G3A07 (D) At what point in the solar cycle does the 20 meter At what point in the solar cycle does the 20 meter

band usually support worldwide propagation during band usually support worldwide propagation during daylight hours?daylight hours?

D.D. At any point in the solar cycleAt any point in the solar cycle

G3A08 (B) G3A08 (B) Which of the following effects can a geomagnetic Which of the following effects can a geomagnetic

storm have on radio-wave propagation?storm have on radio-wave propagation?

B.B. Degraded high-latitude HF propagationDegraded high-latitude HF propagation

G3A09 (C) G3A09 (C) What effect do high sunspot numbers have on What effect do high sunspot numbers have on

radio communications?radio communications?

C.C. Long-distance communication in the Long-distance communication in the upper HF and lower VHF range is upper HF and lower VHF range is enhancedenhanced

G3A10 (C) G3A10 (C) What causes HF propagation conditions to vary What causes HF propagation conditions to vary

periodically in a 28-day cycle?periodically in a 28-day cycle?

C.C. The Sun’s rotation on its axisThe Sun’s rotation on its axis

G3A11 (D) G3A11 (D) Approximately how long is the typical sunspot Approximately how long is the typical sunspot

cycle?cycle?

D.D. 11 years11 years

G3A12 (B) G3A12 (B) What does the K-index indicate?What does the K-index indicate?

B.B. The short term stability of the Earth’s The short term stability of the Earth’s magnetic fieldmagnetic field

G3A13 (C) G3A13 (C)

What does the A-index indicate?What does the A-index indicate?

C.C. The long term stability of the Earth’s The long term stability of the Earth’s geomagnetic fieldgeomagnetic field

G3A14 (B)G3A14 (B)How are radio communications usually affected by How are radio communications usually affected by

the charged particles that reach the Earth from the charged particles that reach the Earth from solar coronal holes?solar coronal holes?

B.B. HF communications are disturbedHF communications are disturbed

G3A15 (D) G3A15 (D) How long does it take charged particles from How long does it take charged particles from coronal mass ejections to affect radio-wave coronal mass ejections to affect radio-wave

propagation on the Earth?propagation on the Earth?

D.D. 20 to 40 hours20 to 40 hours

G3A16 (A)G3A16 (A)What is a possible benefit to radio communications resulting from What is a possible benefit to radio communications resulting from

periods of high geomagnetic activity?periods of high geomagnetic activity?

A.A. Aurora that can reflect VHF signalsAurora that can reflect VHF signals

G3B - Maximum Usable G3B - Maximum Usable Frequency; Lowest Usable Frequency; Lowest Usable

Frequency; propagationFrequency; propagation

G3B01 (D)G3B01 (D)How might a sky-wave signal sound if it arrives at your How might a sky-wave signal sound if it arrives at your receiver by both short path and long path propagation?receiver by both short path and long path propagation?

D.D. A well-defined echo might be heardA well-defined echo might be heard

G3B02 (A) G3B02 (A) Which of the following is a good indicator of the Which of the following is a good indicator of the

possibility of sky-wave propagation on the 6 meter possibility of sky-wave propagation on the 6 meter band?band?

A.A. Short skip sky-wave propagation on the Short skip sky-wave propagation on the 10 meter band10 meter band

G3B03 (A) G3B03 (A)

Which of the following applies when selecting a Which of the following applies when selecting a frequency for lowest attenuation when transmitting frequency for lowest attenuation when transmitting

on HF?on HF?

A.A. Select a frequency just below the MUFSelect a frequency just below the MUFB.B. C.C. D.D.

G3B04 (A) G3B04 (A) What is a reliable way to determine if the What is a reliable way to determine if the

Maximum Usable Frequency (MUF) is high Maximum Usable Frequency (MUF) is high enough to support skip propagation between your enough to support skip propagation between your

station and a distant location on frequencies station and a distant location on frequencies between 14 and 30 MHz?between 14 and 30 MHz?

A.A. Listen for signals from an international Listen for signals from an international beaconbeacon

G3B05 (A) G3B05 (A) What usually happens to radio waves with What usually happens to radio waves with frequencies below the Maximum Usable frequencies below the Maximum Usable

Frequency (MUF) and above the Lowest Usable Frequency (MUF) and above the Lowest Usable Frequency (LUF) when they are sent into the Frequency (LUF) when they are sent into the

ionosphere?ionosphere?

A.A. They are bent back to the EarthThey are bent back to the EarthB.B. C.C. D.D.

G3B06 (C)G3B06 (C)What usually happens to radio waves with What usually happens to radio waves with

frequencies below the Lowest Usable Frequency frequencies below the Lowest Usable Frequency (LUF)?(LUF)?

C.C. They are completely absorbed by the They are completely absorbed by the ionosphereionosphere

G3B07 (A)G3B07 (A)What does LUF stand for?What does LUF stand for?

A.A. The Lowest Usable Frequency for The Lowest Usable Frequency for communications between two pointscommunications between two points

G3B08 (B)G3B08 (B)What does MUF stand for?What does MUF stand for?

B.B. The Maximum Usable Frequency for The Maximum Usable Frequency for communications between two pointscommunications between two points

G3B09 (C)G3B09 (C)What is the approximate maximum distance along What is the approximate maximum distance along the Earth's surface that is normally covered in one the Earth's surface that is normally covered in one

hop using the F2 region?hop using the F2 region?

C.C. 2,500 miles2,500 miles

G3B10 (B)G3B10 (B)What is the approximate maximum distance along What is the approximate maximum distance along the Earth's surface that is normally covered in one the Earth's surface that is normally covered in one

hop using the E region?hop using the E region?

B.B. 1,200 miles 1,200 miles

G3B11 (A) G3B11 (A) What happens to HF propagation when the Lowest What happens to HF propagation when the Lowest

Usable Frequency (LUF) exceeds the Maximum Usable Frequency (LUF) exceeds the Maximum Usable Frequency (MUF)?Usable Frequency (MUF)?

A.A. No HF radio frequency will support No HF radio frequency will support ordinary skywave communications over ordinary skywave communications over the paththe path

G3B12 (D)G3B12 (D)What factors affect the Maximum Usable What factors affect the Maximum Usable

Frequency (MUF)?Frequency (MUF)?

A.A. Path distance and locationPath distance and location

B.B. Time of day and seasonTime of day and season

C.C. Solar radiation and ionospheric disturbancesSolar radiation and ionospheric disturbances

D.D. All of these choices are correct All of these choices are correct

G3C - Ionospheric layers; G3C - Ionospheric layers; critical angle and frequency; critical angle and frequency;

HF scatter; Near Vertical HF scatter; Near Vertical Incidence Sky wavesIncidence Sky waves

G3C01 (A)G3C01 (A)Which of the following ionospheric layers is closest Which of the following ionospheric layers is closest

to the surface of the Earth?to the surface of the Earth?

A.A. The D layerThe D layer

G3C02 (A) G3C02 (A) Where on the Earth do ionospheric layers reach Where on the Earth do ionospheric layers reach

their maximum height?their maximum height?

A.A. Where the Sun is overheadWhere the Sun is overheadB.B. C.C. D.D.

G3C03 (C)G3C03 (C)Why is the F2 region mainly responsible for the Why is the F2 region mainly responsible for the

longest distance radio wave propagation?longest distance radio wave propagation?

C.C. Because it is the highest ionospheric Because it is the highest ionospheric regionregion

G3C04 (D)G3C04 (D)What does the term “critical angle” mean as used What does the term “critical angle” mean as used

in radio wave propagation?in radio wave propagation?

D.D. The highest takeoff angle that will return The highest takeoff angle that will return a radio wave to the Earth under specific a radio wave to the Earth under specific ionospheric conditions ionospheric conditions

G3C05 (C) G3C05 (C) Why is long distance communication on the 40, 60, Why is long distance communication on the 40, 60, 80 and 160 meter bands more difficult during the 80 and 160 meter bands more difficult during the

day?day?

C.C. The D layer absorbs signals at these The D layer absorbs signals at these frequencies during daylight hoursfrequencies during daylight hours

G3C06 (B)G3C06 (B)What is a characteristic of HF scatter signals?What is a characteristic of HF scatter signals?

B.B. They have a wavering soundThey have a wavering sound

G3C07 (D) G3C07 (D) What makes HF scatter signals often sound What makes HF scatter signals often sound

distorted?distorted?

D.D. Energy is scattered into the skip zone through Energy is scattered into the skip zone through several different radio wave pathsseveral different radio wave paths

G3C08 (A) G3C08 (A) Why are HF scatter signals in the skip zone Why are HF scatter signals in the skip zone

usually weak?usually weak?

A.A. Only a small part of the signal energy is Only a small part of the signal energy is scattered into the skip zonescattered into the skip zone

G3C09 (B) G3C09 (B) What type of radio wave propagation allows a What type of radio wave propagation allows a signal to be detected at a distance too far for signal to be detected at a distance too far for

ground wave propagation but too near for normal ground wave propagation but too near for normal sky-wave propagation?sky-wave propagation?

A.A. B.B. ScatterScatterC.C. D.D.

G3C10 (D)G3C10 (D)Which of the following might be an indication that Which of the following might be an indication that signals heard on the HF bands are being received signals heard on the HF bands are being received

via scatter propagation?via scatter propagation?

D.D. The signal is heard on a frequency The signal is heard on a frequency above the Maximum Usable Frequencyabove the Maximum Usable Frequency

G3C11 (B)G3C11 (B)Which of the following antenna types will be most Which of the following antenna types will be most effective for skip communications on 40 meters effective for skip communications on 40 meters

during the day?during the day?

B.B. Horizontal dipoles placed between 1/8 Horizontal dipoles placed between 1/8 and 1/4 wavelength above the groundand 1/4 wavelength above the ground

G3C12 (D)G3C12 (D)Which ionospheric layer is the most absorbent of Which ionospheric layer is the most absorbent of

long skip signals during daylight hours on long skip signals during daylight hours on frequencies below 10 MHz?frequencies below 10 MHz?

D.D. The D layerThe D layer

G3C13 (B)G3C13 (B)What is Near Vertical Incidence Sky-wave (NVIS) What is Near Vertical Incidence Sky-wave (NVIS)

propagation?propagation?

B.B. Short distance HF propagation using Short distance HF propagation using high elevation angleshigh elevation angles

SUBELEMENT G4 - SUBELEMENT G4 - AMATEUR RADIO AMATEUR RADIO

PRACTICES [5 Exam PRACTICES [5 Exam Questions - 5 groups]Questions - 5 groups]

G4A – Station Operation and G4A – Station Operation and set upset up

G4A01 (B) G4A01 (B) What is the purpose of the "notch filter" found on What is the purpose of the "notch filter" found on

many HF transceivers?many HF transceivers?

B.B. To reduce interference from carriers in To reduce interference from carriers in the receiver passbandthe receiver passband

G4A02 (C) G4A02 (C) What is one advantage of selecting the opposite or What is one advantage of selecting the opposite or "reverse" sideband when receiving CW signals on "reverse" sideband when receiving CW signals on

a typical HF transceiver?a typical HF transceiver?

C.C. It may be possible to reduce or eliminate It may be possible to reduce or eliminate interference from other signalsinterference from other signals

G4A03 (C) G4A03 (C) What is normally meant by operating a transceiver What is normally meant by operating a transceiver

in "split" mode?in "split" mode?

C.C. The transceiver is set to different The transceiver is set to different transmit and receive frequencies transmit and receive frequencies

G4A04 (B) G4A04 (B) What reading on the plate current meter of a What reading on the plate current meter of a

vacuum tube RF power amplifier indicates correct vacuum tube RF power amplifier indicates correct adjustment of the plate tuning control?adjustment of the plate tuning control?

B.B. A pronounced dipA pronounced dip

G4A05 (C) G4A05 (C) What is a purpose of using Automatic Level What is a purpose of using Automatic Level Control (ALC) with a RF power amplifier?Control (ALC) with a RF power amplifier?

C.C. To reduce distortion due to excessive driveTo reduce distortion due to excessive drive

G4A06 (C) G4A06 (C) What type of device is often used to enable What type of device is often used to enable

matching the transmitter output to an impedance matching the transmitter output to an impedance other than 50 ohms?other than 50 ohms?

C.C. Antenna couplerAntenna coupler

G4A07 (D) G4A07 (D) What condition can lead to permanent damage What condition can lead to permanent damage when using a solid-state RF power amplifier?when using a solid-state RF power amplifier?

D.D. Excessive drive powerExcessive drive power

G4A08 (D) G4A08 (D) What is the correct adjustment for the load or What is the correct adjustment for the load or coupling control of a vacuum tube RF power coupling control of a vacuum tube RF power

amplifier?amplifier?

A.A. B.B. C.C. D.D. Maximum power output without Maximum power output without

exceeding maximum allowable plate exceeding maximum allowable plate currentcurrent

G4A09 (C) G4A09 (C) Why is a time delay sometimes included in a Why is a time delay sometimes included in a

transmitter keying circuit?transmitter keying circuit?

A.A. B.B. C.C. To allow time for transmit-receive changeover To allow time for transmit-receive changeover

operations to complete properly before RF operations to complete properly before RF output is allowedoutput is allowed

G4A10 (B) G4A10 (B) What is the purpose of an electronic keyer?What is the purpose of an electronic keyer?

B.B. Automatic generation of strings of dots Automatic generation of strings of dots and dashes for CW operation and dashes for CW operation

G4A11 (A) G4A11 (A) Which of the following is a use for the IF shift Which of the following is a use for the IF shift

control on a receiver?control on a receiver?

A.A. To avoid interference from stations very To avoid interference from stations very close to the receive frequency close to the receive frequency

G4A12 (C) G4A12 (C) Which of the following is a common use for the Which of the following is a common use for the

dual VFO feature on a transceiver?dual VFO feature on a transceiver?

C.C. To permit ease of monitoring the transmit and To permit ease of monitoring the transmit and receive frequencies when they are not the samereceive frequencies when they are not the same

G4A13 (A) G4A13 (A) What is one reason to use the attenuator function What is one reason to use the attenuator function

that is present on many HF transceivers?that is present on many HF transceivers?

A.A. To reduce signal overload due to strong To reduce signal overload due to strong incoming signalsincoming signals

G4A14 (B) G4A14 (B) How should the transceiver audio input be How should the transceiver audio input be

adjusted when transmitting PSK31 data signals?adjusted when transmitting PSK31 data signals?

B.B. So that the transceiver ALC system does So that the transceiver ALC system does not activatenot activate

G4B - Test and monitoring G4B - Test and monitoring equipment; two-tone testequipment; two-tone test

G4B01 (D)G4B01 (D)What item of test equipment contains horizontal What item of test equipment contains horizontal

and vertical channel amplifiers?and vertical channel amplifiers?

D.D. An oscilloscopeAn oscilloscope

G4B02 (D) G4B02 (D) Which of the following is an advantage of an Which of the following is an advantage of an

oscilloscope versus a digital voltmeter?oscilloscope versus a digital voltmeter?

A.A. B.B. C.C. D.D. Complex waveforms can be measured Complex waveforms can be measured

G4B03 (A) G4B03 (A) Which of the following is the best instrument to use Which of the following is the best instrument to use

when checking the keying waveform of a CW when checking the keying waveform of a CW transmitter?transmitter?

A.A. An oscilloscopeAn oscilloscope

G4B04 (D) G4B04 (D) What signal source is connected to the vertical What signal source is connected to the vertical input of an oscilloscope when checking the RF input of an oscilloscope when checking the RF

envelope pattern of a transmitted signal?envelope pattern of a transmitted signal?

A.A. B.B. C.C. D.D. The attenuated RF output of the The attenuated RF output of the

transmittertransmitter

G4B05 (D) G4B05 (D) Why is high input impedance desirable for a Why is high input impedance desirable for a

voltmeter?voltmeter?

D.D. It decreases the loading on circuits being It decreases the loading on circuits being measuredmeasured

C.C. Better precision for most usesBetter precision for most uses

G4B06 (C) G4B06 (C) What is an advantage of a digital voltmeter as What is an advantage of a digital voltmeter as

compared to an analog voltmeter?compared to an analog voltmeter?

G4B07 (A) G4B07 (A) Which of the following might be a use for a field Which of the following might be a use for a field

strength meter?strength meter?

A.A. Close-in radio direction-findingClose-in radio direction-finding

G4B08 (A) G4B08 (A) Which of the following instruments may be used to Which of the following instruments may be used to monitor relative RF output when making antenna monitor relative RF output when making antenna

and transmitter adjustments?and transmitter adjustments?

A.A. A field-strength meterA field-strength meter

G4B09 (B) G4B09 (B) Which of the following can be determined with a Which of the following can be determined with a

field strength meter?field strength meter?

B.B. The radiation pattern of an antennaThe radiation pattern of an antenna

G4B10 (A) G4B10 (A) Which of the following can be determined with a Which of the following can be determined with a

directional wattmeter?directional wattmeter?

A.A. Standing wave ratioStanding wave ratio

G4B11 (C) G4B11 (C)

Which of the following must be connected to an Which of the following must be connected to an antenna analyzer when it is being used for SWR antenna analyzer when it is being used for SWR

measurements?measurements?

A.A. B.B. C.C. Antenna and feed line Antenna and feed line D.D.

G4B12 (B) G4B12 (B) What problem can occur when making What problem can occur when making

measurements on an antenna system with an measurements on an antenna system with an antenna analyzer? antenna analyzer?

B.B. Strong signals from nearby transmitters Strong signals from nearby transmitters can affect the accuracy of measurementscan affect the accuracy of measurements

G4B13 (C) G4B13 (C) What is a use for an antenna analyzer other than What is a use for an antenna analyzer other than

measuring the SWR of an antenna system? measuring the SWR of an antenna system?

C.C. Determining the impedance of an Determining the impedance of an unknown or unmarked coaxial cableunknown or unmarked coaxial cable

G4B14 (D) G4B14 (D) What is an instance in which the use of an What is an instance in which the use of an

instrument with analog readout may be preferred instrument with analog readout may be preferred over an instrument with a numerical digital over an instrument with a numerical digital

readout?readout?

D.D. When adjusting tuned circuitsWhen adjusting tuned circuits

G4B15 (A) G4B15 (A) What type of transmitter performance does a two-What type of transmitter performance does a two-

tone test analyze?tone test analyze?

A.A. Linearity Linearity

G4B16 (B) G4B16 (B) What signals are used to conduct a two-tone test?What signals are used to conduct a two-tone test?

B.B. Two non-harmonically related audio Two non-harmonically related audio signalssignals

G4C - Interference with G4C - Interference with consumer electronics; consumer electronics;

grounding; DSPgrounding; DSP

G4C01 (B) G4C01 (B) Which of the following might be useful in reducing Which of the following might be useful in reducing

RF interference to audio-frequency devices?RF interference to audio-frequency devices?

B.B. Bypass capacitorBypass capacitor

G4C02 (C) G4C02 (C) Which of the following could be a cause of Which of the following could be a cause of

interference covering a wide range of frequencies? interference covering a wide range of frequencies?

C.C. Arcing at a poor electrical connectionArcing at a poor electrical connection

G4C03 (C) G4C03 (C) What sound is heard from an audio device or What sound is heard from an audio device or

telephone if there is interference from a nearby telephone if there is interference from a nearby single-sideband phone transmitter?single-sideband phone transmitter?

C.C. Distorted speechDistorted speech

G4C04 (A) G4C04 (A) What is the effect on an audio device or telephone What is the effect on an audio device or telephone system if there is interference from a nearby CW system if there is interference from a nearby CW

transmitter?transmitter?

A.A. On-and-off humming or clickingOn-and-off humming or clicking

G4C05 (D) G4C05 (D) What might be the problem if you receive an RF What might be the problem if you receive an RF

burn when touching your equipment while burn when touching your equipment while transmitting on an HF band, assuming the transmitting on an HF band, assuming the equipment is connected to a ground rod?equipment is connected to a ground rod?

D.D. The ground wire has high impedance on The ground wire has high impedance on that frequencythat frequency

G4C06 (C) G4C06 (C) What effect can be caused by a resonant ground What effect can be caused by a resonant ground

connection?connection?

C.C. High RF voltages on the enclosures of High RF voltages on the enclosures of station equipmentstation equipment

G4C07 (A) G4C07 (A) What is one good way to avoid unwanted effects of What is one good way to avoid unwanted effects of

stray RF energy in an amateur station?stray RF energy in an amateur station?

A.A. Connect all equipment grounds together Connect all equipment grounds together

G4C08 (A) G4C08 (A) Which of the following would reduce RF Which of the following would reduce RF

interference caused by common-mode current on interference caused by common-mode current on an audio cable?an audio cable?

A.A. Placing a ferrite bead around the cablePlacing a ferrite bead around the cableB.B. C.C. D.D.

G4C09 (D) G4C09 (D) How can a ground loop be avoided?How can a ground loop be avoided?

D.D. Connect all ground conductors to a Connect all ground conductors to a single pointsingle point

G4C10 (A) G4C10 (A) What could be a symptom of a ground loop What could be a symptom of a ground loop

somewhere in your station?somewhere in your station?

A.A. You receive reports of "hum" on your You receive reports of "hum" on your station's transmitted signalstation's transmitted signal

G4C11 (B) G4C11 (B) Which of the following is one use for a Digital Which of the following is one use for a Digital

Signal Processor in an amateur station?Signal Processor in an amateur station?

B.B. To remove noise from received signalsTo remove noise from received signals

G4C12 (A) G4C12 (A) Which of the following is an advantage of a Which of the following is an advantage of a receiver Digital Signal Processor IF filter as receiver Digital Signal Processor IF filter as

compared to an analog filter? compared to an analog filter?

A.A. A wide range of filter bandwidths and A wide range of filter bandwidths and shapes can be createdshapes can be created

G4C13 (B) G4C13 (B) Which of the following can perform automatic Which of the following can perform automatic

notching of interfering carriers?notching of interfering carriers?

B.B. A Digital Signal Processor (DSP) filterA Digital Signal Processor (DSP) filter

G4D - Speech processors; S G4D - Speech processors; S meters; sideband operation meters; sideband operation

near band edgesnear band edges

G4D01 (A) G4D01 (A) What is the purpose of a speech processor as What is the purpose of a speech processor as

used in a modern transceiver?used in a modern transceiver?

A.A. Increase the intelligibility of transmitted Increase the intelligibility of transmitted phone signals during poor conditionsphone signals during poor conditions

G4D02 (B) G4D02 (B) Which of the following describes how a speech processor Which of the following describes how a speech processor

affects a transmitted single sideband phone signal?affects a transmitted single sideband phone signal?

B.B. It increases average powerIt increases average power

G4D03 (D) G4D03 (D) Which of the following can be the result of an Which of the following can be the result of an

incorrectly adjusted speech processor?incorrectly adjusted speech processor?

A.A. Distorted speechDistorted speech B.B. SplatterSplatter

C.C. Excessive background pickupExcessive background pickup

G4D04 (C)G4D04 (C)What does an S meter measure?What does an S meter measure?

C.C. Received signal strengthReceived signal strength

G4D05 (D) G4D05 (D) How does an S meter reading of 20 dB over S-9 How does an S meter reading of 20 dB over S-9 compare to an S-9 signal, assuming a properly compare to an S-9 signal, assuming a properly

calibrated S meter?calibrated S meter?

D.D. It is 100 times strongerIt is 100 times stronger

G4D06 (A) G4D06 (A) Where is an S meter found?Where is an S meter found?

A.A. In a receiverIn a receiver

G4D07 (C) G4D07 (C) How much must the power output of a transmitter How much must the power output of a transmitter

be raised to change the S- meter reading on a be raised to change the S- meter reading on a distant receiver from S8 to S9?distant receiver from S8 to S9?

C.C. Approximately 4 timesApproximately 4 times

G4D08 (C) G4D08 (C) What frequency range is occupied by a 3 kHz LSB What frequency range is occupied by a 3 kHz LSB signal when the displayed carrier frequency is set signal when the displayed carrier frequency is set

to 7.178 MHz? to 7.178 MHz?

C.C. 7.175 to 7.178 MHz7.175 to 7.178 MHz

G4D09 (B) G4D09 (B) What frequency range is occupied by a 3 kHz USB What frequency range is occupied by a 3 kHz USB signal with the displayed carrier frequency set to signal with the displayed carrier frequency set to

14.347 MHz?14.347 MHz?

A.A. B.B. 14.347 to 14.350 MHz14.347 to 14.350 MHzC.C. D.D.

G4D10 (A) G4D10 (A) How close to the lower edge of the 40 meter How close to the lower edge of the 40 meter General Class phone segment should your General Class phone segment should your

displayed carrier frequency be when using 3 kHz displayed carrier frequency be when using 3 kHz wide LSB?wide LSB?

A.A. 3 kHz above the edge of the segment3 kHz above the edge of the segmentB.B. C.C. D.D.

G4D11 (B) G4D11 (B) How close to the upper edge of the 20 meter How close to the upper edge of the 20 meter

General Class band should your displayed carrier General Class band should your displayed carrier frequency be when using 3 kHz wide USB? frequency be when using 3 kHz wide USB?

A.A. B.B. 3 kHz below the edge of the band3 kHz below the edge of the bandC.C. D.D.

G4E - HF mobile radio G4E - HF mobile radio installations; emergency and installations; emergency and

battery powered operationbattery powered operation

G4E01 (C) G4E01 (C) What is a "capacitance hat", when referring to a What is a "capacitance hat", when referring to a

mobile antenna?mobile antenna?

C.C. A device to electrically lengthen a A device to electrically lengthen a physically short antennaphysically short antenna

G4E02 (D) G4E02 (D) What is the purpose of a "corona ball" on a HF What is the purpose of a "corona ball" on a HF

mobile antenna?mobile antenna?

D.D. To reduce high voltage discharge from To reduce high voltage discharge from the tip of the antennathe tip of the antenna

G4E03 (A) G4E03 (A) Which of the following direct, fused power Which of the following direct, fused power

connections would be the best for a 100-watt HF connections would be the best for a 100-watt HF mobile installation? mobile installation?

A.A. To the battery using heavy gauge wire To the battery using heavy gauge wire B.B. C.C. D.D.

G4E04 (B) G4E04 (B) Why is it best NOT to draw the DC power for a Why is it best NOT to draw the DC power for a 100-watt HF transceiver from an automobile's 100-watt HF transceiver from an automobile's

auxiliary power socket?auxiliary power socket?

B.B. The socket's wiring may be inadequate The socket's wiring may be inadequate for the current being drawn by the for the current being drawn by the transceivertransceiver

G4E05 (C) G4E05 (C) Which of the following most limits the effectiveness Which of the following most limits the effectiveness

of an HF mobile transceiver operating in the 75 of an HF mobile transceiver operating in the 75 meter band?meter band?

C.C. The antenna systemThe antenna system

G4E06 (C) G4E06 (C) What is one disadvantage of using a shortened What is one disadvantage of using a shortened

mobile antenna as opposed to a full size antenna?mobile antenna as opposed to a full size antenna?

C.C. Operating bandwidth may be very limitedOperating bandwidth may be very limited

G4E07 (D) G4E07 (D) Which of the following is the most likely to cause Which of the following is the most likely to cause

interfering signals to be heard in the receiver of an interfering signals to be heard in the receiver of an HF mobile installation in a recent model vehicle?HF mobile installation in a recent model vehicle?

D.D. The vehicle control computerThe vehicle control computer

G4E08 (A)G4E08 (A)What is the name of the process by which sunlight What is the name of the process by which sunlight

is changed directly into electricity?is changed directly into electricity?

A.A. Photovoltaic conversionPhotovoltaic conversionB.B. C.C. D.D.

G4E09 (B)G4E09 (B)What is the approximate open-circuit voltage from What is the approximate open-circuit voltage from

a modern, well-illuminated photovoltaic cell?a modern, well-illuminated photovoltaic cell?

A.A. B.B. 0.5 VDC0.5 VDCC.C. D.D.

G4E10 (B) G4E10 (B) What is the reason a series diode is connected What is the reason a series diode is connected

between a solar panel and a storage battery that is between a solar panel and a storage battery that is being charged by the panel?being charged by the panel?

A.A. B.B. The diode prevents self discharge of the The diode prevents self discharge of the

battery though the panel during times of battery though the panel during times of low or no illuminationlow or no illumination

C.C. D.D.

G4E11 (C) G4E11 (C) Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Which of the following is a disadvantage of using

wind as the primary source of power for an wind as the primary source of power for an emergency station?emergency station?

A.A. B.B. C.C. A large energy storage system is needed A large energy storage system is needed

to supply power when the wind is not to supply power when the wind is not blowingblowing

SUBELEMENT G5 – SUBELEMENT G5 –

ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES [3 ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES [3 Exam Questions – 3 Groups] Exam Questions – 3 Groups]

G5A - Reactance; inductance; G5A - Reactance; inductance;

capacitance; impedance; capacitance; impedance; impedance matchingimpedance matching

G5A01 (C)G5A01 (C)What is impedance?What is impedance?

C.C. The opposition to the flow of current in The opposition to the flow of current in an AC circuitan AC circuit

G5A02 (B)G5A02 (B)What is reactance?What is reactance?

B.B. Opposition to the flow of alternating Opposition to the flow of alternating current caused by capacitance or current caused by capacitance or inductanceinductance

G5A03 (D)G5A03 (D)Which of the following causes opposition to the Which of the following causes opposition to the

flow of alternating current in an inductor?flow of alternating current in an inductor?

D.D. ReactanceReactance

G5A04 (C)G5A04 (C)Which of the following causes opposition to the Which of the following causes opposition to the

flow of alternating current in a capacitor?flow of alternating current in a capacitor?

A.A. B.B. C.C. ReactanceReactanceD.D.

G5A05 (D) G5A05 (D) How does an inductor react to AC?How does an inductor react to AC?

D.D. As the frequency of the applied AC As the frequency of the applied AC increases, the reactance increasesincreases, the reactance increases

G5A06 (A) G5A06 (A) How does a capacitor react to AC?How does a capacitor react to AC?

A.A. As the frequency of the applied AC As the frequency of the applied AC increases, the reactance decreasesincreases, the reactance decreases

G5A07 (D) G5A07 (D) What happens when the impedance of an What happens when the impedance of an

electrical load is equal to the internal impedance of electrical load is equal to the internal impedance of the power source?the power source?

D.D. The source can deliver maximum power The source can deliver maximum power to the loadto the load

G5A08 (A)G5A08 (A)Why is impedance matching important?Why is impedance matching important?

A.A. So the source can deliver maximum So the source can deliver maximum power to the loadpower to the load

G5A09 (B)G5A09 (B)What unit is used to measure reactance?What unit is used to measure reactance?

B.B. OhmOhm

G5A10 (B)G5A10 (B)What unit is used to measure impedance?What unit is used to measure impedance?

B.B. OhmOhm

G5A11 (A) G5A11 (A) Which of the following describes one method of Which of the following describes one method of impedance matching between two AC circuits?impedance matching between two AC circuits?

A.A. Insert an LC network between the two Insert an LC network between the two circuits circuits

G5A12 (B) G5A12 (B) What is one reason to use an impedance matching What is one reason to use an impedance matching

transformer?transformer?

B.B. To maximize the transfer of powerTo maximize the transfer of power

G5A13 (D) G5A13 (D) Which of the following devices can be used for Which of the following devices can be used for

impedance matching at radio frequencies?impedance matching at radio frequencies?

A.A. A transformerA transformer

B.B. A Pi-networkA Pi-network

C.C. A length of transmission lineA length of transmission line

G5B - The Decibel; current G5B - The Decibel; current and voltage dividers; and voltage dividers;

electrical power calculations; electrical power calculations; sine wave root-mean-square sine wave root-mean-square

(RMS) values; PEP (RMS) values; PEP calculationscalculations

G5B01 (B)G5B01 (B)A two-times increase or decrease in power results A two-times increase or decrease in power results

in a change of how many dB?in a change of how many dB?

A.A. B.B. Approximately 3 dBApproximately 3 dBC.C. D.D.

G5B02 (C)G5B02 (C)How does the total current relate to the individual How does the total current relate to the individual

currents in each branch of a parallel circuit?currents in each branch of a parallel circuit?

C.C. It equals the sum of the currents through It equals the sum of the currents through each brancheach branch

G5B03 (B)G5B03 (B)How many watts of electrical power are used if 400 How many watts of electrical power are used if 400

VDC is supplied to an 800-ohm load?VDC is supplied to an 800-ohm load?

B.B. 200 watts200 watts

G5B04 (A)G5B04 (A)How many watts of electrical power are used by a How many watts of electrical power are used by a

12-VDC light bulb that draws 0.2 amperes?12-VDC light bulb that draws 0.2 amperes?

A.A. 2.4 watts 2.4 watts

G5B05 (A) G5B05 (A) How many watts are dissipated when a current of How many watts are dissipated when a current of

7.0 milliamperes flows through 1.25 kilohms?7.0 milliamperes flows through 1.25 kilohms?

A.A. Approximately 61 milliwattsApproximately 61 milliwatts

G5B06 (B)G5B06 (B)What is the output PEP from a transmitter if an What is the output PEP from a transmitter if an oscilloscope measures 200 volts peak-to-peak oscilloscope measures 200 volts peak-to-peak across a 50-ohm dummy load connected to the across a 50-ohm dummy load connected to the

transmitter output?transmitter output?

B.B. 100 watts100 watts

G5B07 (C) G5B07 (C) Which value of an AC signal results in the same Which value of an AC signal results in the same power dissipation as a DC voltage of the same power dissipation as a DC voltage of the same

value? value?

C.C. The RMS value The RMS value

G5B08 (D) G5B08 (D) What is the peak-to-peak voltage of a sine wave What is the peak-to-peak voltage of a sine wave

that has an RMS voltage of 120 volts? that has an RMS voltage of 120 volts?

D.D. 339.4 volts 339.4 volts

G5B09 (B) G5B09 (B) What is the RMS voltage of a sine wave with a What is the RMS voltage of a sine wave with a

value of 17 volts peak? value of 17 volts peak?

B.B. 12 volts 12 volts

G5B10 (C) G5B10 (C) What percentage of power loss would result from a What percentage of power loss would result from a

transmission line loss of 1 dB?transmission line loss of 1 dB?

C.C. 20.5%20.5%

G5B11 (B)G5B11 (B)What is the ratio of peak envelope power to What is the ratio of peak envelope power to average power for an unmodulated carrier?average power for an unmodulated carrier?

B.B. 1.001.00

G5B12 (B) G5B12 (B) What would be the RMS voltage across a 50-ohm What would be the RMS voltage across a 50-ohm

dummy load dissipating 1200 watts?dummy load dissipating 1200 watts?

A.A. B.B. 245 volts245 volts C.C. D.D.

G5B13 (B) G5B13 (B) What is the output PEP of an unmodulated carrier What is the output PEP of an unmodulated carrier if an average reading wattmeter connected to the if an average reading wattmeter connected to the

transmitter output indicates 1060 watts?transmitter output indicates 1060 watts?

B.B. 1060 watts 1060 watts

G5B14 (B)G5B14 (B)What is the output PEP from a transmitter if an What is the output PEP from a transmitter if an oscilloscope measures 500 volts peak-to-peak oscilloscope measures 500 volts peak-to-peak

across a 50-ohm resistor connected to the across a 50-ohm resistor connected to the transmitter output?transmitter output?

A.A. B.B. 625 watts625 wattsC.C. D.D.

G5C – Resistors; capacitors; G5C – Resistors; capacitors; and inductors in series and and inductors in series and

parallel; transformers parallel; transformers

G5C01 (C)G5C01 (C)What causes a voltage to appear across the What causes a voltage to appear across the

secondary winding of a transformer when an AC secondary winding of a transformer when an AC voltage source is connected across its primary voltage source is connected across its primary

winding?winding?

C.C. Mutual inductanceMutual inductance

G5C02 (B) G5C02 (B) Which part of a transformer is normally connected Which part of a transformer is normally connected

to the incoming source of energy? to the incoming source of energy?

B.B. The primaryThe primary

G5C03 (B) G5C03 (B) Which of the following components should be Which of the following components should be added to an existing resistor to increase the added to an existing resistor to increase the

resistance?resistance?

B.B. A resistor in seriesA resistor in series

G5C04 (C) G5C04 (C) What is the total resistance of three 100-ohm What is the total resistance of three 100-ohm

resistors in parallel?resistors in parallel?

C.C. 33.3 ohms33.3 ohms

G5C05 (C)G5C05 (C)

If three equal value resistors in parallel produce 50 If three equal value resistors in parallel produce 50 ohms of resistance, and the same three resistors ohms of resistance, and the same three resistors in series produce 450 ohms, what is the value of in series produce 450 ohms, what is the value of

each resistor?each resistor?

C.C. 150 ohms150 ohms

G5C06 (C) G5C06 (C) What is the RMS voltage across a 500-turn What is the RMS voltage across a 500-turn

secondary winding in a transformer if the 2250-turn secondary winding in a transformer if the 2250-turn primary is connected to 120 VAC?primary is connected to 120 VAC?

C.C. 26.7 volts26.7 volts

G5C07 (A)G5C07 (A)What is the turns ratio of a transformer used to What is the turns ratio of a transformer used to

match an audio amplifier having a 600-ohm output match an audio amplifier having a 600-ohm output impedance to a speaker having a 4-ohm impedance to a speaker having a 4-ohm

impedance?impedance?

A.A. 12.2 to 112.2 to 1

G5C08 (D)G5C08 (D)What is the equivalent capacitance of two 5000 What is the equivalent capacitance of two 5000

picofarad capacitors and one 750 picofarad picofarad capacitors and one 750 picofarad capacitor connected in parallel?capacitor connected in parallel?

D.D. 10750 picofarads10750 picofarads

G5C09 (C)G5C09 (C)What is the capacitance of three 100 microfarad What is the capacitance of three 100 microfarad

capacitors connected in series?capacitors connected in series?

C.C. 33.3 microfarads33.3 microfarads

G5C10 (C) G5C10 (C) What is the inductance of three 10 millihenry What is the inductance of three 10 millihenry

inductors connected in parallel?inductors connected in parallel?

C.C. 3.3 millihenrys3.3 millihenrys

G5C11 (C) G5C11 (C) What is the inductance of a 20 millihenry inductor What is the inductance of a 20 millihenry inductor

in series with a 50 millihenry inductor?in series with a 50 millihenry inductor?

C.C. 70 millihenrys70 millihenrys

G5C12 (B)G5C12 (B)What is the capacitance of a 20 microfarad What is the capacitance of a 20 microfarad

capacitor in series with a 50 microfarad capacitor?capacitor in series with a 50 microfarad capacitor?

B.B. 14.3 microfarads 14.3 microfarads

G5C13 (C) G5C13 (C) Which of the following components should be Which of the following components should be

added to a capacitor to increase the capacitance?added to a capacitor to increase the capacitance?

C.C. A capacitor in parallelA capacitor in parallel

G5C14 (D) G5C14 (D) Which of the following components should be Which of the following components should be

added to an inductor to increase the inductance?added to an inductor to increase the inductance?

D.D. An inductor in seriesAn inductor in series

G5C15 (A)G5C15 (A)What is the total resistance of a 10 ohm, a 20 ohm, What is the total resistance of a 10 ohm, a 20 ohm,

and a 50 ohm resistor in parallel?and a 50 ohm resistor in parallel?

A.A. 5.9 ohms 5.9 ohms B.B. C.C. D.D.

SUBELEMENT G6 – CIRCUIT SUBELEMENT G6 – CIRCUIT COMPONENTS COMPONENTS

G6A - Resistors; capacitors; G6A - Resistors; capacitors; inductors inductors

G6A01 (A) G6A01 (A) Which of the following is an important Which of the following is an important

characteristic for capacitors used to filter the DC characteristic for capacitors used to filter the DC output of a switching power supply?output of a switching power supply?

A.A. Low equivalent series resistanceLow equivalent series resistanceB.B. C.C. D.D.

G6A02 (D) G6A02 (D) Which of the following types of capacitors are often Which of the following types of capacitors are often used in power supply circuits to filter the rectified used in power supply circuits to filter the rectified

AC?AC?

D.D. ElectrolyticElectrolytic

G6A03 (D) G6A03 (D) Which of the following is an advantage of ceramic Which of the following is an advantage of ceramic

capacitors as compared to other types of capacitors as compared to other types of capacitors?capacitors?

D.D. Comparatively low costComparatively low cost

G6A04 (C)G6A04 (C)Which of the following is an advantage of an Which of the following is an advantage of an

electrolytic capacitor?electrolytic capacitor?

C.C. High capacitance for given volumeHigh capacitance for given volume

G6A05 (A) G6A05 (A) Which of the following is one effect of lead Which of the following is one effect of lead

inductance in a capacitor used at VHF and above?inductance in a capacitor used at VHF and above?

A.A. Effective capacitance may be reducedEffective capacitance may be reduced

G6A06 (C) G6A06 (C) What will happen to the resistance if the What will happen to the resistance if the temperature of a resistor is increased?temperature of a resistor is increased?

C.C. It will change depending on the resistor's It will change depending on the resistor's temperature coefficienttemperature coefficient

G6A07 (B) G6A07 (B) Which of the following is a reason not to use wire-Which of the following is a reason not to use wire-

wound resistors in an RF circuit?wound resistors in an RF circuit?

B.B. The resistor's inductance could make The resistor's inductance could make circuit performance unpredictablecircuit performance unpredictable

G6A08 (B) G6A08 (B) Which of the following describes a thermistor?Which of the following describes a thermistor?

B.B. A device having a specific change in A device having a specific change in resistance with temperature variations resistance with temperature variations

G6A09 (D) G6A09 (D) What is an advantage of using a ferrite core What is an advantage of using a ferrite core

toroidal inductor?toroidal inductor?

A.A. Large values of inductance may be obtainedLarge values of inductance may be obtained

B.B. The magnetic properties of the core may be optimized The magnetic properties of the core may be optimized for a specific range of frequenciesfor a specific range of frequencies

C.C. Most of the magnetic field is contained in the coreMost of the magnetic field is contained in the core

G6A10 (C) G6A10 (C) How should the winding axes of solenoid inductors How should the winding axes of solenoid inductors

be placed to minimize their mutual inductance?be placed to minimize their mutual inductance?

C.C. At right anglesAt right angles

G6A11 (B) G6A11 (B) Why would it be important to minimize the mutual Why would it be important to minimize the mutual

inductance between two inductors? inductance between two inductors?

B.B. To reduce unwanted coupling between To reduce unwanted coupling between circuitscircuits

G6A12 (D) G6A12 (D) What is a common name for an inductor used to What is a common name for an inductor used to help smooth the DC output from the rectifier in a help smooth the DC output from the rectifier in a

conventional power supply?conventional power supply?

D.D. Filter chokeFilter choke

G6A13 (B) G6A13 (B) What is an effect of inter-turn capacitance in an What is an effect of inter-turn capacitance in an

inductor?inductor?

B.B. The inductor may become self resonant The inductor may become self resonant at some frequenciesat some frequencies

G6B - Rectifiers; solid state G6B - Rectifiers; solid state diodes and transistors; diodes and transistors; vacuum tubes; batteriesvacuum tubes; batteries

G6B01 (C)G6B01 (C)What is the peak-inverse-voltage rating of a What is the peak-inverse-voltage rating of a

rectifier?rectifier?

C.C. The maximum voltage the rectifier will The maximum voltage the rectifier will handle in the non-conducting directionhandle in the non-conducting direction

G6B02 (A) G6B02 (A) What are two major ratings that must not be What are two major ratings that must not be

exceeded for silicon diode rectifiers?exceeded for silicon diode rectifiers?

A.A. Peak inverse voltage; average forward Peak inverse voltage; average forward currentcurrent

B.B. C.C. D.D.

G6B03 (B) G6B03 (B) What is the approximate junction threshold voltage What is the approximate junction threshold voltage

of a germanium diode?of a germanium diode?

B.B. 0.3 volts0.3 volts

G6B04 (C)G6B04 (C)When two or more diodes are connected in parallel When two or more diodes are connected in parallel to increase current handling capacity, what is the to increase current handling capacity, what is the purpose of the resistor connected in series with purpose of the resistor connected in series with

each diode?each diode?

A.A. B.B. C.C. To ensure that one diode doesn't carry To ensure that one diode doesn't carry

most of the currentmost of the currentD.D.

G6B05 (C)G6B05 (C)What is the approximate junction threshold voltage What is the approximate junction threshold voltage

of a conventional silicon diode?of a conventional silicon diode?

G6B06 (A)G6B06 (A)Which of the following is an advantage of using a Which of the following is an advantage of using a

Schottky diode in an RF switching circuit as Schottky diode in an RF switching circuit as compared to a standard silicon diode?compared to a standard silicon diode?

A.A. Lower capacitanceLower capacitance

G6B07 (A) G6B07 (A) What are the stable operating points for a bipolar What are the stable operating points for a bipolar

transistor used as a switch in a logic circuit?transistor used as a switch in a logic circuit?

A.A. Its saturation and cut-off regions Its saturation and cut-off regions

G6B08 (D) G6B08 (D) Why must the cases of some large power Why must the cases of some large power

transistors be insulated from ground?transistors be insulated from ground?

D.D. To avoid shorting the collector or drain To avoid shorting the collector or drain voltage to groundvoltage to ground

G6B09 (B)G6B09 (B)Which of the following describes the construction Which of the following describes the construction

of a MOSFET?of a MOSFET?

B.B. The gate is separated from the channel The gate is separated from the channel with a thin insulating layerwith a thin insulating layer

G6B10 (A) G6B10 (A)

Which element of a triode vacuum tube is used to Which element of a triode vacuum tube is used to regulate the flow of electrons between cathode regulate the flow of electrons between cathode

and plate?and plate?

A.A. Control grid Control grid

G6B11 (B) G6B11 (B) Which of the following solid state devices is most like a Which of the following solid state devices is most like a vacuum tube in its general operating characteristics?vacuum tube in its general operating characteristics?

B.B. A Field Effect TransistorA Field Effect Transistor

G8B -Frequency mixing; G8B -Frequency mixing; multiplication; HF data multiplication; HF data

communications; bandwidths communications; bandwidths of various modes; deviationof various modes; deviation

G6B12 (A) G6B12 (A) What is the primary purpose of a screen grid in a What is the primary purpose of a screen grid in a

vacuum tube?vacuum tube?

A.A. To reduce grid-to-plate capacitanceTo reduce grid-to-plate capacitance

G6B13 (B)G6B13 (B)What is an advantage of the low internal What is an advantage of the low internal resistance of nickel-cadmium batteries?resistance of nickel-cadmium batteries?

B.B. High discharge currentHigh discharge current

G6B14 (C)G6B14 (C)

What is the minimum allowable discharge voltage What is the minimum allowable discharge voltage for maximum life of a standard 12 volt lead acid for maximum life of a standard 12 volt lead acid

battery?battery?

G6B15 (D) G6B15 (D) When is it acceptable to recharge a carbon-zinc When is it acceptable to recharge a carbon-zinc

primary cell?primary cell?

D.D. NeverNever

G6C - Analog and digital G6C - Analog and digital integrated circuits (IC’s); integrated circuits (IC’s);

microprocessors; memory; microprocessors; memory; I/O devices; microwave IC’s I/O devices; microwave IC’s (MMIC’s ); display devices (MMIC’s ); display devices

G6C01 (D) G6C01 (D) Which of the following is an analog integrated Which of the following is an analog integrated

circuit?circuit?

D.D. Linear voltage regulatorLinear voltage regulator

G6C02 (B) G6C02 (B) What is meant by the term MMIC?What is meant by the term MMIC?

B.B. Monolithic Microwave Integrated CircuitMonolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit

G6C03 (A)G6C03 (A)Which of the following is an advantage of CMOS Which of the following is an advantage of CMOS integrated circuits compared to TTL integrated integrated circuits compared to TTL integrated

circuits?circuits?

A.A. Low power consumptionLow power consumption

G6C04 (B) G6C04 (B) What is meant by the term ROM?What is meant by the term ROM?

B.B. Read Only MemoryRead Only Memory

G6C05 (C)G6C05 (C)What is meant when memory is characterized as What is meant when memory is characterized as

“non-volatile”?“non-volatile”?

C.C. The stored information is maintained The stored information is maintained even if power is removedeven if power is removed

G6C06 (D) G6C06 (D) Which of the following describes an integrated Which of the following describes an integrated

circuit operational amplifier?circuit operational amplifier?

D.D. AnalogAnalog

G6C07 (D)G6C07 (D)What is one disadvantage of an incandescent What is one disadvantage of an incandescent

indicator compared to an LED?indicator compared to an LED?

D.D. High power consumptionHigh power consumption

G6C08 (D)G6C08 (D)How is an LED biased when emitting light?How is an LED biased when emitting light?

D.D. Forward BiasedForward Biased

G6C09 (A) G6C09 (A) Which of the following is a characteristic of a liquid Which of the following is a characteristic of a liquid

crystal display?crystal display?

A.A. It requires ambient or back lightingIt requires ambient or back lighting

G6C10 (A) G6C10 (A) What two devices in an Amateur Radio station What two devices in an Amateur Radio station

might be connected using a USB interface?might be connected using a USB interface?

A.A. Computer and transceiverComputer and transceiver

G6C11 (B) G6C11 (B) What is a microprocessor?What is a microprocessor?

B.B. A computer on a single integrated circuit A computer on a single integrated circuit

G6C12 (D) G6C12 (D) Which of the following connectors would be a good Which of the following connectors would be a good

choice for a serial data port?choice for a serial data port?

D.D. DE-9DE-9

G6C13 (C) G6C13 (C) Which of these connector types is commonly used Which of these connector types is commonly used

for RF service at frequencies up to 150 MHz? for RF service at frequencies up to 150 MHz?

C.C. PL-259 PL-259

G6C14 (C) G6C14 (C) Which of these connector types is commonly used Which of these connector types is commonly used

for audio signals in Amateur Radio stations? for audio signals in Amateur Radio stations?

C.C. RCA PhonoRCA Phono

G6C15 (B) G6C15 (B) What is the main reason to use keyed connectors What is the main reason to use keyed connectors

instead of non-keyed types?instead of non-keyed types?

B.B. Reduced chance of incorrect matingReduced chance of incorrect mating

G6C16 (A) G6C16 (A) Which of the following describes a type-N Which of the following describes a type-N

connector?connector?

A.A. A moisture-resistant RF connector useful A moisture-resistant RF connector useful to 10 GHzto 10 GHz

G6C17 (C) G6C17 (C) What is the general description of a DIN type What is the general description of a DIN type

connector?connector?

C.C. A family of multiple circuit connectors A family of multiple circuit connectors suitable for audio and control signalssuitable for audio and control signals

G6C18 (B) G6C18 (B) What is a type SMA connector?What is a type SMA connector?

B.B. A small threaded connector suitable for A small threaded connector suitable for signals up to several GHzsignals up to several GHz

SUBELEMENT G7 – PRACTICAL SUBELEMENT G7 – PRACTICAL

CIRCUITSCIRCUITS [3 Exam Questions – 3 Groups] [3 Exam Questions – 3 Groups]

G7A Power supplies; and G7A Power supplies; and

schematic symbols schematic symbols

G7A01 (B) G7A01 (B) What safety feature does a power-supply bleeder What safety feature does a power-supply bleeder

resistor provide?resistor provide?

B.B. It discharges the filter capacitorsIt discharges the filter capacitors

G7A02 (D) G7A02 (D) Which of the following components are used in a Which of the following components are used in a

power-supply filter network?power-supply filter network?

D.D. Capacitors and inductorsCapacitors and inductors

G7A03 (D) G7A03 (D) What is the peak-inverse-voltage across the What is the peak-inverse-voltage across the rectifiers in a full-wave bridge power supply?rectifiers in a full-wave bridge power supply?

D.D. Equal to the normal peak output voltage Equal to the normal peak output voltage of the power supplyof the power supply

G7A04 (D) G7A04 (D) What is the peak-inverse-voltage across the What is the peak-inverse-voltage across the

rectifier in a half-wave power supply?rectifier in a half-wave power supply?

D.D. Two times the normal peak output Two times the normal peak output voltage of the power supplyvoltage of the power supply

G7A05 (B) G7A05 (B) What portion of the AC cycle is converted to DC by What portion of the AC cycle is converted to DC by

a half-wave rectifier?a half-wave rectifier?

B.B. 180 degrees180 degrees

G7A06 (D) G7A06 (D) What portion of the AC cycle is converted to DC by What portion of the AC cycle is converted to DC by

a full-wave rectifier?a full-wave rectifier?

D.D. 360 degrees360 degrees

G7A07 (A) G7A07 (A) What is the output waveform of an unfiltered full-What is the output waveform of an unfiltered full-

wave rectifier connected to a resistive load?wave rectifier connected to a resistive load?

A.A. A series of DC pulses at twice the A series of DC pulses at twice the frequency of the AC input frequency of the AC input

G7A08(C) G7A08(C) Which of the following is an advantage of a switch-Which of the following is an advantage of a switch-mode power supply as compared to a linear power mode power supply as compared to a linear power

supply?supply?

C.C. High frequency operation allows the use High frequency operation allows the use of smaller componentsof smaller components

G7A09 (C) G7A09 (C) Which symbol in figure G7-1 represents a field Which symbol in figure G7-1 represents a field

effect transistor?effect transistor?

C.C. Symbol 1Symbol 1

G7A10 (D) G7A10 (D) Which symbol in figure G7-1 represents a Zener Which symbol in figure G7-1 represents a Zener

diode?diode?

D.D. Symbol 5Symbol 5

G7A11 (B) G7A11 (B) Which symbol in figure G7-1 represents an NPN Which symbol in figure G7-1 represents an NPN

junction transistor?junction transistor?

B.B. Symbol 2Symbol 2

G7A12 (C) G7A12 (C) Which symbol in Figure G7-1 represents a Which symbol in Figure G7-1 represents a

multiple-winding transformer?multiple-winding transformer?

C.C. Symbol 6Symbol 6

G7A13 (A) G7A13 (A) Which symbol in Figure G7-1 represents a tapped Which symbol in Figure G7-1 represents a tapped

inductor?inductor?

A.A. Symbol 7Symbol 7

G7B - Digital circuits; G7B - Digital circuits; amplifiers and oscillators amplifiers and oscillators

G7B01 (A) G7B01 (A) Complex digital circuitry can often be replaced by Complex digital circuitry can often be replaced by

what type of integrated circuit?what type of integrated circuit?

A.A. MicrocontrollerMicrocontroller

G7B02 (A) G7B02 (A) Which of the following is an advantage of using the Which of the following is an advantage of using the

binary system when processing digital signals?binary system when processing digital signals?

A.A. Binary "ones" and "zeros" are easy to Binary "ones" and "zeros" are easy to represent with an "on" or "off" staterepresent with an "on" or "off" state

G7B03 (B) G7B03 (B) Which of the following describes the function of a Which of the following describes the function of a

two input AND gate?two input AND gate?

B.B. Output is high only when both inputs are Output is high only when both inputs are highhigh

G7B04 (C) G7B04 (C) Which of the following describes the function of a Which of the following describes the function of a

two input NOR gate?two input NOR gate?

A.A. B.B. C.C. Output is low when either or both inputs Output is low when either or both inputs

are highare highD.D.

G7B05 (C) G7B05 (C) How many states does a 3-bit binary counter How many states does a 3-bit binary counter

have?have?

C.C. 88

G7B06 (A)G7B06 (A)What is a shift register?What is a shift register?

A.A. A clocked array of circuits that passes A clocked array of circuits that passes data in steps along the arraydata in steps along the array

G7B07 (D) G7B07 (D) What are the basic components of virtually all sine What are the basic components of virtually all sine

wave oscillators?wave oscillators?

D.D. A filter and an amplifier operating in a A filter and an amplifier operating in a feedback loop feedback loop

G7B08 (B) G7B08 (B) How is the efficiency of an RF power amplifier How is the efficiency of an RF power amplifier

determined?determined?

A.A. B.B. Divide the RF output power by the DC Divide the RF output power by the DC

input powerinput powerC.C. D.D.

G7B09 (C)G7B09 (C)What determines the frequency of an LC What determines the frequency of an LC

oscillator?oscillator?

C.C. The inductance and capacitance in the The inductance and capacitance in the tank circuit tank circuit

G7B10 (D)G7B10 (D)Which of the following is a characteristic of a Class Which of the following is a characteristic of a Class

A amplifier?A amplifier?

D.D. Low distortionLow distortion

G7B11 (B)G7B11 (B)For which of the following modes is a Class C For which of the following modes is a Class C

power stage appropriate for amplifying a power stage appropriate for amplifying a modulated signal?modulated signal?

A.A. B.B. CWCWC.C. D.D.

G7B12 (D) G7B12 (D) Which of these classes of amplifiers has the Which of these classes of amplifiers has the

highest efficiency?highest efficiency?

D.D. Class CClass C

G7B13 (B) G7B13 (B) What is the reason for neutralizing the final What is the reason for neutralizing the final

amplifier stage of a transmitter?amplifier stage of a transmitter?

B.B. To eliminate self-oscillations To eliminate self-oscillations

G7B14 (B) G7B14 (B) Which of the following describes a linear amplifier?Which of the following describes a linear amplifier?

B.B. An amplifier in which the output An amplifier in which the output preserves the input waveformpreserves the input waveform

G7C - Receivers and G7C - Receivers and Transmitters; Filters; Transmitters; Filters;

OscillatorsOscillators

G7C01 (B) G7C01 (B) Which of the following is used to process signals Which of the following is used to process signals

from the balanced modulator and send them to the from the balanced modulator and send them to the mixer in a single-sideband phone transmitter?mixer in a single-sideband phone transmitter?

B.B. Filter Filter

G7C02 (D) G7C02 (D) Which circuit is used to combine signals from the Which circuit is used to combine signals from the carrier oscillator and speech amplifier and send carrier oscillator and speech amplifier and send the result to the filter in a typical single-sideband the result to the filter in a typical single-sideband

phone transmitter?phone transmitter?

D.D. Balanced modulatorBalanced modulator

G7C03 (C) G7C03 (C) What circuit is used to process signals from What circuit is used to process signals from

the RF amplifier and local oscillator and the RF amplifier and local oscillator and send the result to the IF filter in a send the result to the IF filter in a

superheterodyne receiver?superheterodyne receiver?

C.C. Mixer Mixer

G7C04 (D) G7C04 (D) What circuit is used to combine signals from the IF What circuit is used to combine signals from the IF

amplifier and BFO and send the result to the AF amplifier and BFO and send the result to the AF amplifier in a single-sideband receiver?amplifier in a single-sideband receiver?

D.D. Product detectorProduct detector

G7C05 (D)G7C05 (D)Which of the following is an advantage of a Which of the following is an advantage of a

transceiver controlled by a direct digital transceiver controlled by a direct digital synthesizer (DDS)?synthesizer (DDS)?

D.D. Variable frequency with the stability of a Variable frequency with the stability of a crystal oscillatorcrystal oscillator

G7C06 (B)G7C06 (B)What should be the impedance of a low-pass filter What should be the impedance of a low-pass filter as compared to the impedance of the transmission as compared to the impedance of the transmission

line into which it is inserted? line into which it is inserted?

A.A. B.B. About the sameAbout the sameC.C. D.D.

G7C07 (C)G7C07 (C)What is the simplest combination of stages that What is the simplest combination of stages that

implement a superheterodyne receiver?implement a superheterodyne receiver?

C.C. HF oscillator, mixer, detectorHF oscillator, mixer, detector

G7C08 (D)G7C08 (D)

What type of circuit is used in many FM receivers What type of circuit is used in many FM receivers to convert signals coming from the IF amplifier to to convert signals coming from the IF amplifier to

audio?audio?

D.D. DiscriminatorDiscriminator

G7C09 (D)G7C09 (D)Which of the following is needed for a Digital Which of the following is needed for a Digital

Signal Processor IF filter?Signal Processor IF filter?

A.A. An analog to digital converterAn analog to digital converter

B.B. A digital to analog converterA digital to analog converter

C.C. A digital processor chip A digital processor chip

D.D. All of the these choices are correctAll of the these choices are correct

G7C10 (B)G7C10 (B)How is Digital Signal Processor filtering How is Digital Signal Processor filtering

accomplished?accomplished?

B.B. By converting the signal from analog to By converting the signal from analog to digital and using digital processing digital and using digital processing

G7C11 (A)G7C11 (A)What is meant by the term "software defined radio" What is meant by the term "software defined radio"

(SDR)?(SDR)?

A.A. A radio in which most major signal A radio in which most major signal processing functions are performed by processing functions are performed by softwaresoftware

SUBELEMENT G8 – SIGNALS SUBELEMENT G8 – SIGNALS AND EMISSIONS AND EMISSIONS

G8A - Carriers and G8A - Carriers and modulation: AM; FM; single modulation: AM; FM; single

and double sideband; and double sideband; modulation envelope; modulation envelope;

overmodulationovermodulation

G8A01 (D)G8A01 (D)What is the name of the process that changes the What is the name of the process that changes the

envelope of an RF wave to carry information?envelope of an RF wave to carry information?

D.D. Amplitude modulationAmplitude modulation

G8A02 (B)G8A02 (B)What is the name of the process that changes the What is the name of the process that changes the phase angle of an RF wave to convey information?phase angle of an RF wave to convey information?

B.B. Phase modulationPhase modulation

G8A03 (D)G8A03 (D)What is the name of the process which changes What is the name of the process which changes

the frequency of an RF wave to convey the frequency of an RF wave to convey information?information?

D.D. Frequency modulationFrequency modulation

G8A04 (B)G8A04 (B)

What emission is produced by a reactance What emission is produced by a reactance modulator connected to an RF power amplifier?modulator connected to an RF power amplifier?

B.B. Phase modulationPhase modulation

G8A05 (D)G8A05 (D)What type of modulation varies the instantaneous What type of modulation varies the instantaneous

power level of the RF signal?power level of the RF signal?

D.D. Amplitude modulationAmplitude modulation

G8A06 (C)G8A06 (C)What is one advantage of carrier suppression in a What is one advantage of carrier suppression in a

single-sideband phone transmission?single-sideband phone transmission?

C.C. The available transmitter power can be The available transmitter power can be used more effectivelyused more effectively

G8A07 (A)G8A07 (A)Which of the following phone emissions uses the Which of the following phone emissions uses the

narrowest frequency bandwidth?narrowest frequency bandwidth?

A.A. Single sidebandSingle sidebandB.B. C.C. D.D.

G8A08 (D)G8A08 (D)Which of the following is an effect of over-Which of the following is an effect of over-

modulation?modulation?

D.D. Excessive bandwidthExcessive bandwidth

G8A09 (B)G8A09 (B)What control is typically adjusted for proper ALC What control is typically adjusted for proper ALC

setting on an amateur single sideband setting on an amateur single sideband transceiver?transceiver?

B.B. Transmit audio or microphone gainTransmit audio or microphone gain

G8A10 (C)G8A10 (C)What is meant by flat-topping of a single-sideband What is meant by flat-topping of a single-sideband

phone transmission?phone transmission?

C.C. Signal distortion caused by excessive Signal distortion caused by excessive drivedrive

G8A11 (A)G8A11 (A)What happens to the RF carrier signal when a What happens to the RF carrier signal when a

modulating audio signal is applied to an FM modulating audio signal is applied to an FM transmitter?transmitter?

A.A. The carrier frequency changes The carrier frequency changes proportionally to the instantaneous proportionally to the instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signalamplitude of the modulating signal

B.B. C.C. D.D.

G8A12 (A)G8A12 (A)What signal(s) would be found at the output of a What signal(s) would be found at the output of a

properly adjusted balanced modulator?properly adjusted balanced modulator?

A.A. Both upper and lower sidebandsBoth upper and lower sidebands

G8B - Frequency mixing; G8B - Frequency mixing; multiplication; HF data multiplication; HF data

communications; bandwidths communications; bandwidths of various modes; deviationof various modes; deviation

G8B01 (A)G8B01 (A)What receiver stage combines a 14.250 MHz input What receiver stage combines a 14.250 MHz input

signal with a 13.795 MHz oscillator signal to produce signal with a 13.795 MHz oscillator signal to produce a 455 kHz intermediate frequency (IF) signal?a 455 kHz intermediate frequency (IF) signal?

A.A. MixerMixer

G8B02 (B)G8B02 (B)If a receiver mixes a 13.800 MHz VFO with a 14.255 If a receiver mixes a 13.800 MHz VFO with a 14.255

MHz received signal to produce a 455 kHz MHz received signal to produce a 455 kHz intermediate frequency (IF) signal, what type of intermediate frequency (IF) signal, what type of

interference will a 13.345 MHz signal produce in the interference will a 13.345 MHz signal produce in the receiver?receiver?

B.B. Image response Image response

G8B03 (A)G8B03 (A)What is another term for the mixing of two RF What is another term for the mixing of two RF

signals?signals?

A.A. HeterodyningHeterodyningB.B. C.C. D.D.

G8B04 (D)G8B04 (D)What is the name of the stage in a VHF FM What is the name of the stage in a VHF FM

transmitter that generates a harmonic of a lower transmitter that generates a harmonic of a lower frequency signal to reach the desired operating frequency signal to reach the desired operating

frequency?frequency?

A.A. MultiplierMultiplier

G8B05 (C)G8B05 (C)Why isn't frequency modulated (FM) phone used Why isn't frequency modulated (FM) phone used

below 29.5 MHz?below 29.5 MHz?

A.A. B.B. C.C. The wide bandwidth is prohibited by FCC The wide bandwidth is prohibited by FCC

rules rules D.D.

G8B06 (D)G8B06 (D)What is the total bandwidth of an FM-phone What is the total bandwidth of an FM-phone

transmission having a 5 kHztransmission having a 5 kHzdeviation and a 3 kHz modulating frequency?deviation and a 3 kHz modulating frequency?

D.D. 16 kHz16 kHz

G8B07 (B)G8B07 (B)

What is the frequency deviation for a 12.21-MHz What is the frequency deviation for a 12.21-MHz reactance-modulated oscillator in a 5-kHz reactance-modulated oscillator in a 5-kHz

deviation, 146.52-MHz FM-phone transmitter?deviation, 146.52-MHz FM-phone transmitter?

B.B. 416.7 Hz416.7 Hz

G8B08 (B)G8B08 (B)Why is it important to know the duty cycle of the Why is it important to know the duty cycle of the

data mode you are using when transmitting?data mode you are using when transmitting?

B.B. Some modes have high duty cycles Some modes have high duty cycles which could exceed the transmitter's which could exceed the transmitter's average power rating.average power rating.

G8B09 (D)G8B09 (D)Why is it good to match receiver bandwidth to the Why is it good to match receiver bandwidth to the

bandwidth of the operating mode?bandwidth of the operating mode?

D.D. It results in the best signal to noise ratioIt results in the best signal to noise ratio

G8B10 (A)G8B10 (A)What does the number 31 represent in PSK31?What does the number 31 represent in PSK31?

A.A. The approximate transmitted symbol rateThe approximate transmitted symbol rate

G8B11G8B11 (C)(C)

How does forward error correction allow the How does forward error correction allow the receiver to correct errors in received data packets?receiver to correct errors in received data packets?

C.C. By transmitting redundant information By transmitting redundant information with the data with the data

G8B12 (B)G8B12 (B)What is the relationship between transmitted What is the relationship between transmitted

symbol rate and bandwidth?symbol rate and bandwidth?

B.B. Higher symbol rates require higher Higher symbol rates require higher bandwidthbandwidth

SUBELEMENT G9 – ANTENNAS SUBELEMENT G9 – ANTENNAS AND FEED LINES [4 Exam AND FEED LINES [4 Exam

Questions – 4 Groups]Questions – 4 Groups]

G9A - Antenna feed lines: G9A - Antenna feed lines:

characteristic impedance and characteristic impedance and attenuation; SWR calculation attenuation; SWR calculation

measurement and effects; measurement and effects; matching networks matching networks

G9A01 (A)G9A01 (A)Which of the following factors determine the Which of the following factors determine the

characteristic impedance of a parallel conductor characteristic impedance of a parallel conductor antenna feed line?antenna feed line?

A.A. The distance between the centers of the The distance between the centers of the conductors and the radius of the conductors and the radius of the conductorsconductors

G9A02 (B)G9A02 (B)What are the typical characteristic impedances of What are the typical characteristic impedances of

coaxial cables used for antenna feed lines at coaxial cables used for antenna feed lines at amateur stations?amateur stations?

B.B. 50 and 75 ohms50 and 75 ohms

G9A03 (D)G9A03 (D)What is the characteristic impedance of flat ribbon What is the characteristic impedance of flat ribbon

TV type twinlead?TV type twinlead?

D.D. 300 ohms300 ohms

G9A04 (C)G9A04 (C)What is the reason for the occurrence of reflected What is the reason for the occurrence of reflected power at the point where a feed line connects to power at the point where a feed line connects to

an antenna?an antenna?

C.C. A difference between feed-line A difference between feed-line impedance and antenna feed-point impedance and antenna feed-point impedanceimpedance

G9A05 (B)G9A05 (B)How does the attenuation of coaxial cable change How does the attenuation of coaxial cable change

as the frequency of the signal it is carrying as the frequency of the signal it is carrying increases?increases?

B.B. It increasesIt increases

G9A06 (D)G9A06 (D)In what values are RF feed line losses usually In what values are RF feed line losses usually

expressed?expressed?

D.D. dB per 100 ftdB per 100 ft

G9A07 (D)G9A07 (D)What must be done to prevent standing waves on What must be done to prevent standing waves on

an antenna feed line?an antenna feed line?

D.D. The antenna feed-point impedance must The antenna feed-point impedance must be matched to the characteristic be matched to the characteristic impedance of the feed lineimpedance of the feed line

G9A08 (B)G9A08 (B)If the SWR on an antenna feed line is 5 to 1, and a If the SWR on an antenna feed line is 5 to 1, and a matching network at the transmitter end of the feed matching network at the transmitter end of the feed line is adjusted to 1 to 1 SWR, what is the resulting line is adjusted to 1 to 1 SWR, what is the resulting

SWR on the feed line?SWR on the feed line?

A.A. B.B. 5 to 15 to 1C.C. D.D.

G9A09 (A)G9A09 (A)What standing wave ratio will result from the What standing wave ratio will result from the

connection of a 50-ohm feed line to a non-reactive connection of a 50-ohm feed line to a non-reactive load having a 200-ohm impedance?load having a 200-ohm impedance?

A.A. 4:14:1B.B. C.C. D.D.

G9A10 (D)G9A10 (D)What standing wave ratio will result from the What standing wave ratio will result from the

A.A. B.B. C.C. D.D. 5:15:1

G9A11 (B)G9A11 (B)What standing wave ratio will result from the What standing wave ratio will result from the

B.B. 1:11:1

G9A12 (A)G9A12 (A)What would be the SWR if you feed a vertical What would be the SWR if you feed a vertical

antenna that has a 25-ohm feed-point impedance antenna that has a 25-ohm feed-point impedance with 50-ohm coaxial cable?with 50-ohm coaxial cable?

A.A. 2:12:1

G9A13 (C)G9A13 (C)What would be the SWR if you feed an antenna What would be the SWR if you feed an antenna

that has a 300-ohm feed-point impedance with 50-that has a 300-ohm feed-point impedance with 50-ohm coaxial cable?ohm coaxial cable?

C.C. 6:16:1

G9B - Basic antennasG9B - Basic antennasG9B - Basic antennas

G9B - Basic antennasG9B - Basic antennas

G9B01 (B)G9B01 (B)What is one disadvantage of a directly fed random-What is one disadvantage of a directly fed random-

wire antenna?wire antenna?

B.B. You may experience RF burns when You may experience RF burns when touching metal objects in your stationtouching metal objects in your station

G9B02 (D)G9B02 (D)What is an advantage of downward sloping radials What is an advantage of downward sloping radials

on a quarter wave ground-plane antenna?on a quarter wave ground-plane antenna?

D.D. They bring the feed-point impedance closer to They bring the feed-point impedance closer to 50 ohms50 ohms

G9B03 (B)G9B03 (B)What happens to the feed-point impedance of a What happens to the feed-point impedance of a

ground-plane antenna when its radials are ground-plane antenna when its radials are changed from horizontal to downward-sloping?changed from horizontal to downward-sloping?

B.B. It increasesIt increases

G9B04 (A)G9B04 (A)What is the low angle azimuthal radiation pattern What is the low angle azimuthal radiation pattern

of an ideal half-wavelength dipole antenna of an ideal half-wavelength dipole antenna installed 1/2 wavelength high and parallel to the installed 1/2 wavelength high and parallel to the

Earth?Earth?

A.A. It is a figure-eight at right angles to the It is a figure-eight at right angles to the antennaantenna

G9B05 (C)G9B05 (C)How does antenna height affect the horizontal How does antenna height affect the horizontal

(azimuthal) radiation pattern of a horizontal dipole (azimuthal) radiation pattern of a horizontal dipole HF antenna?HF antenna?

C.C. If the antenna is less than 1/2 If the antenna is less than 1/2 wavelength high, the azimuthal pattern is wavelength high, the azimuthal pattern is almost omnidirectionalalmost omnidirectional

G9B06 (C)G9B06 (C)Where should the radial wires of a ground-Where should the radial wires of a ground-

mounted vertical antenna system be placed?mounted vertical antenna system be placed?

C.C. On the surface or buried a few inches On the surface or buried a few inches below the groundbelow the ground

G9B07 (B)G9B07 (B)How does the feed-point impedance of a 1/2 wave How does the feed-point impedance of a 1/2 wave dipole antenna change as the antenna is lowered dipole antenna change as the antenna is lowered

from 1/4 wave above ground?from 1/4 wave above ground?

B.B. It steadily decreasesIt steadily decreases

G9B08 (A)G9B08 (A)How does the feed-point impedance of a 1/2 wave How does the feed-point impedance of a 1/2 wave dipole change as the feed-point location is moved dipole change as the feed-point location is moved

from the center toward the ends?from the center toward the ends?

A.A. It steadily increasesIt steadily increases

G9B09 (A)G9B09 (A)Which of the following is an advantage of a Which of the following is an advantage of a

horizontally polarized as compared to vertically horizontally polarized as compared to vertically polarized HF antenna?polarized HF antenna?

A.A. Lower ground reflection losses Lower ground reflection losses

G9B10 (D)G9B10 (D)What is the approximate length for a 1/2-wave What is the approximate length for a 1/2-wave

dipole antenna cut for 14.250 MHz?dipole antenna cut for 14.250 MHz?

D.D. 32 feet32 feet

G9B11 (C)G9B11 (C)What is the approximate length for a 1/2-wave What is the approximate length for a 1/2-wave

dipole antenna cut for 3.550 MHz?dipole antenna cut for 3.550 MHz?

C.C. 131 feet131 feet

G9B12 (A)G9B12 (A)What is the approximate length for a 1/4-wave What is the approximate length for a 1/4-wave

vertical antenna cut for 28.5 MHz?vertical antenna cut for 28.5 MHz?

A.A. 8 feet8 feet

G9C – Directional AntennasG9C – Directional Antennas

G9C01 (A) G9C01 (A) Which of the following would increase the Which of the following would increase the

bandwidth of a Yagi antenna?bandwidth of a Yagi antenna?

A.A. Larger diameter elementsLarger diameter elements

G9C02 (B)G9C02 (B)What is the approximate length of the driven What is the approximate length of the driven

element of a Yagi antenna?element of a Yagi antenna?

B.B. 1/2 wavelength1/2 wavelength

G9C03 (B)G9C03 (B)Which statement about a three-element, single-Which statement about a three-element, single-

band Yagi antenna is true?band Yagi antenna is true?

B.B. The director is normally the shortest The director is normally the shortest parasitic elementparasitic element

G9C04 (A) G9C04 (A) Which statement about a three-element; single-Which statement about a three-element; single-

band Yagi antenna is true?band Yagi antenna is true?

A.A. The reflector is normally the longest The reflector is normally the longest parasitic elementparasitic element

G9C05 (A) G9C05 (A) How does increasing boom length and How does increasing boom length and adding directors affect a Yagi antenna?adding directors affect a Yagi antenna?

A.A. Gain increasesGain increases

G9C06 (C)G9C06 (C)

Which of the following is a reason why a Yagi Which of the following is a reason why a Yagi antenna is often used for radio communications on antenna is often used for radio communications on

the 20 meter band?the 20 meter band?

C.C. It helps reduce interference from other It helps reduce interference from other stations to the side or behind the antennastations to the side or behind the antenna

G9C07 (C)G9C07 (C)What does "front-to-back ratio" mean in reference What does "front-to-back ratio" mean in reference

to a Yagi antenna?to a Yagi antenna?

C.C. The power radiated in the major radiation The power radiated in the major radiation lobe compared to the power radiated in lobe compared to the power radiated in exactly the opposite directionexactly the opposite direction

G9C08 (D)G9C08 (D)What is meant by the "main lobe" of a directive What is meant by the "main lobe" of a directive

antenna?antenna?

D.D. The direction of maximum radiated field The direction of maximum radiated field strength from the antennastrength from the antenna

G9C09 (A) G9C09 (A) What is the approximate maximum theoretical What is the approximate maximum theoretical

forward gain of a three element, single-band Yagi forward gain of a three element, single-band Yagi antenna?antenna?

A.A. 9.7 dBi 9.7 dBi

G9C10 (D)G9C10 (D)Which of the following is a Yagi antenna design Which of the following is a Yagi antenna design

variable that could be adjusted to optimize forward variable that could be adjusted to optimize forward gain, front-to-back ratio, or SWR bandwidth? gain, front-to-back ratio, or SWR bandwidth?

A.A. The physical length of the boomThe physical length of the boom

B.B. The number of elements on the boomThe number of elements on the boom

C.C. The spacing of each element along the boomThe spacing of each element along the boom

G9C11 (A) G9C11 (A) What is the purpose of a gamma match used with What is the purpose of a gamma match used with

Yagi antennas?Yagi antennas?

A.A. To match the relatively low feed-point To match the relatively low feed-point impedance to 50 ohmsimpedance to 50 ohms

G9C12 (A)G9C12 (A)Which of the following is an advantage of using a Which of the following is an advantage of using a gamma match for impedance matching of a Yagi gamma match for impedance matching of a Yagi

antenna to 50-ohm coax feed line?antenna to 50-ohm coax feed line?

A.A. It does not require that the elements be It does not require that the elements be insulated from the boominsulated from the boom

G9C13 (A)G9C13 (A)Approximately how long is each side of a quad Approximately how long is each side of a quad

antenna driven element?antenna driven element?

A.A. 1/4 wavelength1/4 wavelength

G9C14 (B)G9C14 (B)How does the forward gain of a two-element quad How does the forward gain of a two-element quad antenna compare to the forward gain of a three-antenna compare to the forward gain of a three-

element Yagi antenna?element Yagi antenna?

B.B. About the sameAbout the same

G9C15 (B)G9C15 (B)Approximately how long is each side of a quad Approximately how long is each side of a quad

antenna reflector element?antenna reflector element?

B.B. Slightly more than 1/4 wavelengthSlightly more than 1/4 wavelength

G9C16 (D)G9C16 (D)How does the gain of a two-element delta-loop How does the gain of a two-element delta-loop

beam compare to the gain of a two-element quad beam compare to the gain of a two-element quad antenna?antenna?

D.D. About the sameAbout the same

G9C17 (B) G9C17 (B) Approximately how long is each leg of a Approximately how long is each leg of a

symmetrical delta-loop antenna?symmetrical delta-loop antenna?

B.B. 1/3 wavelength1/3 wavelength

G9C18 (A) G9C18 (A) What happens when the feed point of a quad What happens when the feed point of a quad antenna is changed from the center of either antenna is changed from the center of either

horizontal wire to the center of either vertical wire?horizontal wire to the center of either vertical wire?

A.A. The polarization of the radiated signal The polarization of the radiated signal changes from horizontal to verticalchanges from horizontal to vertical

G9C19 (D) G9C19 (D) What configuration of the loops of a two-element What configuration of the loops of a two-element quad antenna must be used for the antenna to quad antenna must be used for the antenna to

operate as a beam antenna, assuming one of the operate as a beam antenna, assuming one of the elements is used as a reflector?elements is used as a reflector?

D.D. The reflector element must be The reflector element must be approximately 5% longer than the driven approximately 5% longer than the driven elementelement

G9C20 (B) G9C20 (B) How does the gain of two 3-element horizontally How does the gain of two 3-element horizontally

polarized Yagi antennas spaced vertically 1/2 polarized Yagi antennas spaced vertically 1/2 wavelength apart typically compare to the gain of a wavelength apart typically compare to the gain of a

single 3-element Yagi?single 3-element Yagi?

B.B. Approximately 3 dB higherApproximately 3 dB higher

G9D - Specialized antennasG9D - Specialized antennas

G9D01 (D)G9D01 (D)What does the term "NVIS" mean as related to What does the term "NVIS" mean as related to

antennas?antennas?

D.D. Near Vertical Incidence Sky waveNear Vertical Incidence Sky wave

G9D02 (B) G9D02 (B) Which of the following is an advantage of an NVIS Which of the following is an advantage of an NVIS

antenna?antenna?

B.B. High vertical angle radiation for working High vertical angle radiation for working stations within a radius of a few hundred stations within a radius of a few hundred kilometerskilometers

G9D03 (D) G9D03 (D) At what height above ground is an NVIS antenna At what height above ground is an NVIS antenna

typically installed?typically installed?

D.D. Between 1/10 and 1/4 wavelengthBetween 1/10 and 1/4 wavelength

G9D04 (A) G9D04 (A) What is the primary purpose of antenna traps?What is the primary purpose of antenna traps?

A.A. To permit multiband operationTo permit multiband operation

G9D05 (D)G9D05 (D)What is the advantage of vertical stacking of What is the advantage of vertical stacking of

horizontally polarized Yagi antennas?horizontally polarized Yagi antennas?

D.D. Narrows the main lobe in elevationNarrows the main lobe in elevation

G9D06 (A)G9D06 (A)Which of the following is an advantage of a log Which of the following is an advantage of a log

periodic antenna?periodic antenna?

A.A. Wide bandwidthWide bandwidth

G9D07 (A)G9D07 (A)Which of the following describes a log periodic Which of the following describes a log periodic

antenna?antenna?

A.A. Length and spacing of the elements Length and spacing of the elements increases logarithmically from one end of increases logarithmically from one end of the boom to the otherthe boom to the other

G9D08 (B) G9D08 (B) Why is a Beverage antenna not used for Why is a Beverage antenna not used for

transmitting?transmitting?

B.B. It has high losses compared to other It has high losses compared to other types of antennastypes of antennas

G9D09 (B) G9D09 (B) Which of the following is an application for a Which of the following is an application for a

Beverage antenna?Beverage antenna?

B.B. Directional receiving for low HF bands Directional receiving for low HF bands

G9D10 (D) G9D10 (D) Which of the following describes a Beverage Which of the following describes a Beverage

antenna?antenna?

D.D. A very long and low directional receiving A very long and low directional receiving antennaantenna

G9D11 (D)G9D11 (D)Which of the following is a disadvantage of Which of the following is a disadvantage of

multiband antennas?multiband antennas?

D.D. They have poor harmonic rejectionThey have poor harmonic rejection

SUBELEMENT G0 ELECTRICAL SUBELEMENT G0 ELECTRICAL & RF SAFETY& RF SAFETY

G0A – RF Safety Principles, G0A – RF Safety Principles, Rules & Guidelines; Routine Rules & Guidelines; Routine

Station EvaluationStation Evaluation

G0A - RF Safety Principles, G0A - RF Safety Principles, Rules & Guidelines; Routine Rules & Guidelines; Routine

Station EvaluationStation Evaluation

G0A01 (A)G0A01 (A)What is one way that RF energy can affect human What is one way that RF energy can affect human

body tissue?body tissue?

A.A. It heats body tissueIt heats body tissue

G0A02 (D)G0A02 (D)Which of the following properties is important in Which of the following properties is important in estimating whether an RF signal exceeds the estimating whether an RF signal exceeds the

maximum permissible exposure (MPE)?maximum permissible exposure (MPE)?

A.A. Its duty cycleIts duty cycle

B.B. Its frequencyIts frequency

C.C. Its power densityIts power density

G0A03 (D) [97.13(c)(1)]G0A03 (D) [97.13(c)(1)]How can you determine that your station complies How can you determine that your station complies

with FCC RF exposure regulations?with FCC RF exposure regulations?

A.A. By calculation based on FCC OET Bulletin 65By calculation based on FCC OET Bulletin 65

B.B. By calculation based on computer modelingBy calculation based on computer modeling

C.C. By measurement of field strength using By measurement of field strength using calibrated equipmentcalibrated equipment

G0A04 (D)G0A04 (D)What does "time averaging" mean in reference to What does "time averaging" mean in reference to

RF radiation exposureRF radiation exposure

D.D. The total RF exposure averaged over a The total RF exposure averaged over a certain timecertain time

G0A05 (A)G0A05 (A)What must you do if an evaluation of your station What must you do if an evaluation of your station

shows RF energy radiated from your station shows RF energy radiated from your station exceeds permissible limits?exceeds permissible limits?

A.A. Take action to prevent human exposure Take action to prevent human exposure to the excessive RF fieldsto the excessive RF fields

Deleted Question

G0A07 (A) G0A07 (A) What effect does transmitter duty cycle have when What effect does transmitter duty cycle have when

evaluating RF exposure? evaluating RF exposure?

A.A. A lower transmitter duty cycle permits A lower transmitter duty cycle permits greater short-term exposure levelsgreater short-term exposure levels

G0A08 (C) G0A08 (C) Which of the following steps must an amateur Which of the following steps must an amateur

operator take to ensure compliance with RF safety operator take to ensure compliance with RF safety regulations when transmitter power exceeds levels regulations when transmitter power exceeds levels

specified in part 97.13?specified in part 97.13?

C.C. Perform a routine RF exposure Perform a routine RF exposure evaluationevaluation

A. Post a copy of FCC Part 97 in the stationB. Post a copy of OET Bulletin 65 in the stationC. Perform a routine RF exposure evaluationD. All of these choices are correct

G0A09 (B)G0A09 (B)What type of instrument can be used to What type of instrument can be used to

accurately measure an RF field?accurately measure an RF field?

B.B. A calibrated field-strength meter with a A calibrated field-strength meter with a calibrated antennacalibrated antenna

G0A10 (D) G0A10 (D) What is one thing that can be done if evaluation What is one thing that can be done if evaluation

shows that a neighbor might receive more than the shows that a neighbor might receive more than the allowable limit of RF exposure from the main lobe allowable limit of RF exposure from the main lobe

of a directional antenna?of a directional antenna?

D.D. Take precautions to ensure that the Take precautions to ensure that the antenna cannot be pointed in their antenna cannot be pointed in their directiondirection

G0A11 (C)G0A11 (C)What precaution should you take if you install an What precaution should you take if you install an

indoor transmitting antenna?indoor transmitting antenna?

C.C. Make sure that MPE limits are not Make sure that MPE limits are not exceeded in occupied areasexceeded in occupied areas

G0A12 (B) G0A12 (B) What precaution should you take whenever you What precaution should you take whenever you

make adjustments or repairs to an antenna?make adjustments or repairs to an antenna?

B.B. Turn off the transmitter and disconnect Turn off the transmitter and disconnect the feed linethe feed line

G0A13 (D)G0A13 (D)What precaution should be taken when installing a What precaution should be taken when installing a

ground-mounted antenna?ground-mounted antenna?

D.D. It should be installed so no one can be It should be installed so no one can be exposed to RF radiation in excess of exposed to RF radiation in excess of maximum permissible limitsmaximum permissible limits

G0B - Safety in the ham G0B - Safety in the ham shack: electrical shock and shack: electrical shock and treatment, safety grounding, treatment, safety grounding,

fusing, interlocks, wiring, fusing, interlocks, wiring, antenna and tower safetyantenna and tower safety

G0B01 (A)G0B01 (A)Which wire or wires in a four-conductor line cord Which wire or wires in a four-conductor line cord

should be attached to fuses or circuit breakers in a should be attached to fuses or circuit breakers in a device operated from a 240-VAC single-phase device operated from a 240-VAC single-phase

source?source?

A.A. Only the hot wiresOnly the hot wires

G0B02 (C)G0B02 (C)What is the minimum wire size that may be safely What is the minimum wire size that may be safely used for a circuit that draws up to 20 amperes of used for a circuit that draws up to 20 amperes of

continuous current?continuous current?

C.C. AWG number 12AWG number 12

G0B03 (D)G0B03 (D)Which size of fuse or circuit breaker would Which size of fuse or circuit breaker would

be appropriate to use with a circuit that uses be appropriate to use with a circuit that uses AWG number 14 wiring?AWG number 14 wiring?

D.D. 15 amperes15 amperes

G0B04 (A) G0B04 (A) Which of the following is a primary reason for not Which of the following is a primary reason for not

placing a gasoline-fueled generator inside an placing a gasoline-fueled generator inside an occupied area?occupied area?

A.A. Danger of carbon monoxide poisoningDanger of carbon monoxide poisoning

G0B05 (B)G0B05 (B)Which of the following conditions will cause a Which of the following conditions will cause a

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to disconnect the 120 or 240 Volt AC line power to a disconnect the 120 or 240 Volt AC line power to a

device?device?

B.B. Current flowing from one or more of the Current flowing from one or more of the hot wires directly to groundhot wires directly to ground

G0B06 (D)G0B06 (D)Why must the metal enclosure of every item of Why must the metal enclosure of every item of

station equipment be grounded?station equipment be grounded?

D.D. It ensures that hazardous voltages It ensures that hazardous voltages cannot appear on the chassiscannot appear on the chassis

G0B07 (B)G0B07 (B)Which of the following should be observed for Which of the following should be observed for

safety when climbing on a tower using a safety belt safety when climbing on a tower using a safety belt or harness?or harness?

B.B. Always attach the belt safety hook to the Always attach the belt safety hook to the belt D-ring with the hook opening away belt D-ring with the hook opening away from the towerfrom the tower

G0B08 (B)G0B08 (B)What should be done by any person preparing to What should be done by any person preparing to climb a tower that supports electrically powered climb a tower that supports electrically powered

devices?devices?

B.B. Make sure all circuits that supply power Make sure all circuits that supply power to the tower are locked out and taggedto the tower are locked out and tagged

G0B09 (D)G0B09 (D)Why should soldered joints not be used with the Why should soldered joints not be used with the

wires that connect the base of a tower to a system wires that connect the base of a tower to a system of ground rods?of ground rods?

D.D. A soldered joint will likely be destroyed A soldered joint will likely be destroyed by the heat of a lightning strikeby the heat of a lightning strike

G0B10 (A)G0B10 (A)Which of the following is a danger from lead-tin Which of the following is a danger from lead-tin

solder?solder?

A.A. Lead can contaminate food if hands are Lead can contaminate food if hands are not washed carefully after handlingnot washed carefully after handling

G0B11 (D)G0B11 (D)Which of the following is good engineering practice Which of the following is good engineering practice

for lightning protection grounds?for lightning protection grounds?

D.D. They must be bonded together with all They must be bonded together with all other groundsother grounds

G0B12 (C)G0B12 (C)What is the purpose of a transmitter power supply What is the purpose of a transmitter power supply

interlock?interlock?

C.C. To ensure that dangerous voltages are To ensure that dangerous voltages are removed if the cabinet is openedremoved if the cabinet is opened

G0B13 (A)G0B13 (A)What must you do when powering your house from What must you do when powering your house from

an emergency generator?an emergency generator?

A.A. Disconnect the incoming utility power Disconnect the incoming utility power feedfeed

G0B14 (C)G0B14 (C)Which of the following is covered by the National Which of the following is covered by the National

Electrical Code?Electrical Code?

C.C. Electrical safety inside the ham shackElectrical safety inside the ham shack

G0B15 (A) G0B15 (A) Which of the following is true of an emergency Which of the following is true of an emergency

generator installation?generator installation?

A.A. The generator should be located in a well The generator should be located in a well ventilated area ventilated area

G0B16 (C) G0B16 (C) When might a lead acid storage battery give off When might a lead acid storage battery give off

explosive hydrogen gas?explosive hydrogen gas?

C.C. When being chargedWhen being charged

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