NavigationUser loginWho's new
|
Amateur Radio Question PoolsNew! View the differences between the 2008 Extra question pool and the previous pool. General Class Question PoolPrev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NextG2A01 Which sideband is most commonly used for phone communications on the bands above 20 meters? Upper Sideband Lower Sideband Vestigial Sideband Double Sideband G2A02 Which sideband is commonly used on the 160, 75, and 40 meter bands? Upper Sideband Lower Sideband Vestigial Sideband Double Sideband G2A03 Which sideband is commonly used in the VHF and UHF bands? Upper Sideband Lower Sideband Vestigial Sideband Double Sideband G2A04 Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17 and 12 meter bands? Upper Sideband Lower Sideband Vestigial Sideband Double Sideband G2A05 Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the High Frequency Amateur bands? FM AM SSB PM G2A06 Which of the following is an advantage when using single sideband as compared to other voice modes on the HF amateur bands? Very high fidelity voice modulation Less bandwidth used and high power efficiency Ease of tuning on receive Less subject to static crashes (atmospherics) G2A07 Which of the following statements is true of the single sideband (SSB) voice mode? Only one sideband and the carrier are transmitted; the other sideband is suppressed Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed SSB voice transmissions have higher average power than any other mode SSB is the only mode that is authorized on the 160, 75 and 40 meter amateur bands G2A08 Which of the following statements is true of single sideband (SSB) voice mode? It is a form of amplitude modulation in which one sideband and the carrier are suppressed It is a form of frequency modulation in which higher frequencies are emphasized It reproduces upper frequencies more efficiently than lower frequencies It is the only voice mode authorized on the HF bands between 14 and 30 MHz G2A09 Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160, 75 and 40 meter bands? The lower sideband is more efficient at these frequency bands The lower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bands Because it is fully compatible with an AM detector Current amateur practice is to use lower sideband on these frequency bands G2A10 Which of the following statements is true of VOX operation? The received signal is more natural sounding VOX allows "hands free" operation Frequency spectrum is conserved The duty cycle of the transmitter is reduced G2A11 Which of the following user adjustable controls are usually associated with VOX circuitry? Anti-VOX VOX Delay VOX Sensitivity All of these choices are correct G2A12 What is the recommended way to break into a conversation when using phone? Say "QRZ" several times followed by your call sign Say your call sign during a break between transmissions from the other stations Say "Break" "Break" "Break" and wait for a response Say "CQ" followed by the call sign of either station G2A13 What does the expression "CQ DX" usually indicate? A general call for any station The caller is listening for a station in Germany The caller is looking for any station outside their own country This is a form of distress call G2B01 What action should be taken if the frequency on which a net normally meets is in use just before the net begins? Reduce your output power and start the net as usual Increase your power output so that net participants will be able to hear you Ask the stations if the net may use the frequency, or move the net to a nearby clear frequency if necessary Cancel the net for that day G2B02 What should be done if a net is about to begin on a frequency you and another station are using? Move to a different frequency as a courtesy to the net Tell the net that they must to move to another frequency Reduce power to avoid interfering with the net Pause between transmissions to give the net a chance to change frequency G2B03 What should you do if you notice increasing interference from other activity on a frequency you are using? Tell the interfering stations to change frequency since you were there first Report the interference to your local Amateur Auxiliary Coordinator Move your contact to another frequency Turn on your amplifier G2B04 What minimum frequency separation between CW signals should be allowed to minimize interference? 5 to 50 Hz 150 to 500 Hz 1 to 3 kHz 3 to 6 kHz G2B05 What minimum frequency separation between SSB signals should be allowed to minimize interference? Between 150 and 500 Hz Approximately 3 kHz Approximately 6 kHz Approximately 10 kHz G2B06 What minimum frequency separation between 170 Hz shift RTTY signals should be allowed to minimize interference? 60 Hz 250 to 500 Hz Approximately 3 kHz 170 Hz G2B07 What is a band plan? A voluntary guideline for band use beyond the divisions established by the FCC A guideline from the FCC for making amateur frequency band allocations A guideline from the ITU for making amateur frequency band allocations A plan devised by a club to best use a frequency band during a contest G2B08 What is the "DX window" in a voluntary band plan? A portion of the band that should not be used for contacts between stations within the 48 contiguous United States An FCC rule that prohibits contacts between stations within the United States and possessions on that band segment An FCC rule that allows only digital contacts in that portion of the band A portion of the band that has been set aside for digital contacts only G2B09 What should you do to comply with good amateur practice when choosing a frequency for Slow-Scan TV (SSTV) operation? Transmit only on lower sideband Transmit your callsign as an SSTV image for 1 minute to ensure a clear frequency Select a frequency in the portion of the band set aside for digital operation Follow generally accepted band plans for SSTV operation G2B10 What should you do to comply with good amateur practice when choosing a frequency for radio-teletype (RTTY) operation? Call CQ in Morse code before attempting to establish a contact in RTTY Select a frequency in the upper end of the phone band Select a frequency in the lower end of the phone band Follow generally accepted band plans for RTTY operation G2B11 What should you do to comply with good amateur practice when choosing a frequency for HF PSK operation? Call CQ in Morse code before attempting to establish a contact in PSK Select a frequency in the upper end of the phone band Select a frequency in the lower end of the phone band Follow generally accepted band plans for PSK operation G2B12 What is a practical way to avoid harmful interference when selecting a frequency to call CQ using phone? Ask if the frequency is in use, say your callsign, and listen for a response Keep your CQ to less than 2 minutes in length to avoid interference to contacts that may be in progress Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ to avoid interference to contacts that may be in progress Call CQ at low power first and if there is no indication of interference, increase power as necessary G2B13 What is a practical way to avoid harmful interference when calling CQ using Morse code or CW? Send the letter "V" 12 times and then listen for a response Keep your CQ to less than 2 minutes in length to avoid interference with contacts already in progress Send "QRL? de" followed by your callsign and listen for a response Call CQ at low power first; if there is no indication of interference then increase power as necessary G2C01 When normal communications systems are not available, what means may an amateur station use to provide essential communications when there is an immediate threat to the safety of human life or the protection of property? (97.403) Only transmissions sent on internationally recognized emergency channels Any means, but only to RACES recognized emergency stations Any means of radiocommunication at its disposal Only those means of radiocommunication for which the station is licensed G2C02 Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster? (97.407(a)) Only a person holding an FCC issued amateur operator license Only a RACES net control operator Only official emergency stations may transmit during a disaster Any control operator when normal communication systems are operational G2C03 When may the FCC restrict normal frequency operations of amateur stations participating in RACES? (97.407(b)) When they declare a temporary state of communication emergency When they seize your equipment for use in disaster communications Only when all amateur stations are instructed to stop transmitting When the President's War Emergency Powers have been invoked G2C04 When is an amateur station prevented from using any means at its disposal to assist another station in distress? (97.405(b)) Only when transmitting in RACES Only when authorized by the FCC rule Never Only on authorized HF frequencies G2C05 What type of transmission would a control operator be making when transmitting out of the amateur band without station identification during a life threatening emergency? (97.403) A prohibited transmission An unidentified transmission A third party communication An auxiliary transmission G2C07 What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in? Continue your communication because you were on frequency first Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed Change to a different frequency Immediately cease all transmissions G2C08 When are you prohibited from helping a station in distress? (97.405(b)) When that station is not transmitting on amateur frequencies When the station in distress offers no call sign You are never prohibited from helping any station in distress When the station is not another amateur station G2C09 What type of transmissions may an amateur station make during a disaster? (97.111(a)() Only transmissions when RACES net is activated Transmissions necessary to meet essential communications needs and to facilitate relief actions Only transmissions from an official emergency station Only one-way communications G2C10 Which emission mode must be used to obtain assistance during a disaster? Only SSB Only SSB and CW Any mode Only CW G2C11 What information should be given to a station answering a distress transmission? The ITU region and grid square locator of the emergency The location and nature of the emergency The time that the emergency occurred and the local weather The name of the local emergency coordinator G2C12 What frequency should be used to send a distress call? Whatever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress message 3873 kHz at night or 7285 kHz during the day Only frequencies that are within your operating privileges Only frequencies used by police, fire or emergency medical services G2D01 What is the Amateur Auxiliary to the FCC? Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations Amateur volunteers who conduct amateur licensing examinations Amateur volunteers who conduct frequency coordination for amateur VHF repeaters Amateur volunteers who use their station equipment to help civil defense organizations in times of emergency G2D02 What are the objectives of the Amateur Auxiliary? To conduct efficient and orderly amateur licensing examinations To encourage amateur self-regulation and compliance with the rules To coordinate repeaters for efficient and orderly spectrum usage To provide emergency and public safety communications G2D03 What skills learned during "Fox Hunts" are of help to the Amateur Auxiliary? Identification of out of band operation Direction-finding skills used to locate stations violating FCC Rules Identification of different call signs Hunters have an opportunity to transmit on non-amateur frequencies G2D04 What is an azimuthal projection map? A world map projection centered on the North Pole A world map projection centered on a particular location A world map that shows the angle at which an amateur satellite crosses the equator A world map that shows the number of degrees longitude that an amateur satellite appears to move westward at the equator with each orbit G2D05 What is the most useful type of map to use when orienting a directional HF antenna toward a distant station? Azimuthal projection Mercator projection Polar projection Stereographic projection G2D06 How is a directional antenna pointed when making a "long-path" contact with another station? Toward the rising sun Along the Gray Line 180 degrees from its short-path heading Toward the North G2D07 Which of the following information must a licensee retain as part of their station records? (97.103b) The call sign of other amateurs operating your station Antenna gain calculations or manufacturer's data for antennas used on 60 meters A record of all contacts made with stations in foreign countries A copy of all third party messages sent through your station G2D08 Why do many amateurs keep a log even though the FCC doesn't require it? The ITU requires a log of all international contacts The ITU requires a log of all international third party traffic The log provides evidence of operation needed to renew a license without retest To help with a reply if the FCC requests information on who was control operator of your station at a given date and time G2D09 What information is traditionally contained in a station log? Date and time of contact Band and/or frequency of the contact Call sign of station contacted and the signal report given All of these choices are correct G2D10 What is QRP operation? Remote Piloted Model control Low power transmit operation, typically about 5 watts Transmission using Quick Response Protocol Traffic Relay Procedure net operation G2D11 Which HF antenna would be the best to use for minimizing interference? A bi-directional antenna An isotropic antenna A unidirectional antenna An omnidirectional antenna G2D12 Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating in the 60 meter band? (97.303s) If you are using other than a dipole antenna, you must keep a record of the gain of your antenna You must keep a log of the date, time, frequency, power level and stations worked You must keep a log of all third party traffic You must keep a log of the manufacturer of your equipment and the antenna used G2E01 Which mode should be selected when using a SSB transmitter with an Audio Frequency Shift Keying (AFSK) RTTY signal? USB DSB CW LSB G2E02 How many data bits are sent in a single PSK31 character? The number varies 5 7 8 G2E03 What part of a data packet contains the routing and handling information? Directory Preamble Header Footer G2E04 Which of the following 20 meter band segments is most often used for most data transmissions? 14.000 - 14.050 MHz 14.070 - 14.100 MHz 14.150 - 14.225 MHz 14.275 - 14.350 MHz G2E05 Which of the following describes Baudot RTTY? 7-bit code, with start, stop and parity bits Utilizes error detection and correction 5-bit code, with additional start and stop bits Two major operating modes are SELCAL and LISTEN G2E06 What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands? 85 Hz 170 Hz 425 Hz 850 Hz G2E07 What does the abbreviation "RTTY" stand for? "Returning To You", meaning "your turn to transmit" Radio-Teletype A general call to all digital stations Repeater Transmission Type G2E08 What segment of the 80 meter band is most commonly used for data transmissions? 3570 - 3600 kHz 3500 - 3525 kHz 3700 - 3750 kHz 3775 - 3825 kHz G2E09 Where are PSK signals generally found on the 20 meter band? In the low end of the phone band In the high end of the phone band In the weak signal portion of the band Around 14.070 MHz G2E10 What is a major advantage of MFSK16 compared to other digital modes? It is much higher speed than RTTY It is much narrower bandwidth than most digital modes It has built-in error correction It offers good performance in weak signal environment without error correction G2E11 What does the abbreviation "MFSK" stand for? Manual Frequency Shift Keying Multi (or Multiple) Frequency Shift Keying Manual Frequency Sideband Keying Multi (or Multiple) Frequency Sideband Keying G2F01 Which of the following describes full break-in telegraphy (QSK)? Breaking stations send the Morse code prosign BK Automatic keyers are used to send Morse code instead of hand keys An operator must activate a manual send/receive switch before and after every transmission Incoming signals are received between transmitted code character elements G2F02 What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS" when using Morse code? Send slower Change frequency Increase your power Repeat everything twice. G2F03 What does it mean when a CW operator sends "KN" at the end of a transmission? Listening for novice stations Operating full break-in Listening only for a specific station or stations Closing station now G2F04 What does it mean when a CW operator sends "CL" at the end of a transmission? Keep frequency clear Operating full break-in Listening only for a specific station or stations Closing station G2F05 What is the best speed to use answering a CQ in Morse Code? The speed at which you are most comfortable copying The speed at which the CQ was sent A slow speed until contact is established 5 wpm, as all operators licensed to operate CW can copy this speed G2F06 What does the term "zero beat" mean in CW operation? Matching the speed of the transmitting station Operating split to avoid interference on frequency Sending without error Matching the frequency of the transmitting station G2FO7 When sending CW, what does a "C" mean when added to the RST report? Chirpy or unstable signal Report was read from S meter reading rather than estimated 100 percent copy Key clicks G2F08 What prosign is sent using CW to indicate the end of a formal message? SK BK AR KN G2F09 What does the Q signal "QSL" mean when operating CW? Send slower We have already confirmed by card I acknowledge receipt We have worked before G2F10 What does the Q signal "QRQ" mean when operating CW? Slow down Send faster Zero beat my signal Quitting operation G2F11 What does the Q signal "QRV" mean when operating CW? You are sending too fast There is interference on the frequency I am quitting for the day I am ready to receive messages |
ARRL Amateur Radio NewsUseful Resources |
