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T2A01
When is an amateur station authorized to transmit information to the general public? (97.113(b))

Never
Only when the operator is being paid
Only when the transmission lasts more than 10 minutes
Only when the transmission lasts longer than 15 minutes
T2A03
When is the transmission of codes or ciphers allowed to hide the meaning of a message transmitted by an amateur station? (97.113(a)()

Only during contests
Only when operating mobile
Only when transmitting control commands to space stations or radio control craft
Only when frequencies above 1280 MHz are used
T2A04
When may an amateur station transmit false or deceptive signals? (97.113(a)()

Never
When operating a beacon transmitter in a "fox hunt" exercise
Only when making unidentified transmissions
When needed to hide the meaning of a message for secrecy
T2A05
When may an amateur station transmit unidentified communications? (97.119(b))

Only during brief tests not meant as messages
Only when they do not interfere with others
Only when sent from a space station or to control a model craft
Only during two-way or third party communications
T2A06
What does the term broadcasting mean? (97.3(a)(10)

Transmissions intended for reception by the general public,either direct or relayed
Retransmission by automatic means of programs or signals from non-amateur stations
One-way radio communications, regardless of purpose or content
One-way or two-way radio communications between two or more stations
T2A07
Which of the following are specifically prohibited in the Amateur Radio Service? (97.113(a)()

Discussion of politics
Discussion of programs on broadcast stations
Indecent and obscene language
Morse code practice
T2A08
Which of the following one-way communications may not be transmitted in the Amateur Radio Service? (97.3(a)(10)

Telecommand of model craft
Broadcasts intended for reception by the general public
Brief transmissions to make adjustments to the station
Morse code practice
T2A09
When does the FCC allow an amateur radio station to be used as a method of communication for hire or material compensation? (97.113(2))

Only when making test transmissions
Only when news is being broadcast in times of emergency
Only when in accordance with part 97 rules
Only when your employer is using amateur radio to broadcast advertising
T2A10
What type of communications are prohibited when using a repeater autopatch? (97.113(a)()

Calls to a recorded weather report
Calls to your employer requesting directions to a customer's office
Calls to the police reporting a traffic accident
Calls to a public utility reporting an outage of your telephone
T2A11
When may you use your station to tell people about equipment you have for sale? (97.113(a)3)

Never
When you are conducting an on-line auction
When you are offering amateur radio equipment for sale or trade on an occasional basis
When you are helping a recognized charity
T2B01
What must you transmit to identify your amateur station? (97.119(a))

Your tactical ID
Your call sign
Your first name and your location
Your full name
T2B02
What is a transmission called that does not contain a station identification? (97.119(a))

Unidentified communications or signals
Reluctance modulation
Test emission
Intentional interference
T2B03
How often must an amateur station transmit the assigned call sign? (97.119(a))

At the beginning of each transmission and every 10 minutes during communication
Every 10 minutes during communications and at the end of each communication
At the end of each transmission
Only at the end of the communication
T2B04
What is an acceptable method of transmitting a repeater station identification? (97.119(b))

By phone using the English language
By video image conforming to applicable standards
By Morse code at a speed not to exceed 20 words per minute
All of these answers are correct.
T2B05
What identification is required when two amateur stations end communications? (97.119(a))

No identification is required
One of the stations must transmit both stations' call signs
Each station must transmit its own call sign
Both stations must transmit both call signs
T2B06
What is the longest period of time an amateur station can operate without transmitting its call sign? (97.119(a))

5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
T2B07
What is a permissible way to identify your station when you are speaking to another amateur operator using a language other than English? (97.119(b)()

You must identify using the official version of the foreign language
Identification is not required when using other languages
You must identify using the English language
You must identify using phonetics
T2B08
How often must you identify using your assigned call sign when operating while using a special event call sign? (97.119(d))

Every 10 minutes
Once when the event begins and once when it concludes
Never
Once per hour
T2B09
What is required when using one or more self-assigned indicators with your assigned call sign? (97.119(c))

The indicator must not conflict with an indicator specified by FCC rules or with a prefix assigned to another country
The indicator must consist only of numeric digits
The indicator must include the 2-letter abbreviation for your state
The indicator must be separated from your call sign by a double slash mark
T2B10
What is the correct way to identify when visiting a station if you hold a higher class license than that of the station licensee and you are using a frequency not authorized to his class of license? (97.119(e))

Send your call sign first, followed by his call sign
Send his call sign first, followed by your call sign
Send your call sign only, his is not required
Send his call sign followed by "/KT"
T2B11
When exercising the operating privileges earned by examination upgrade of a license what is meant by use of the indicator "/AG"? (97.119(f)()

Authorized General
Adjunct General
Address as General
Automatically General
T2C01
What must every amateur station have when transmitting? (97.7)

A frequency-measuring device
A control operator
A beacon transmitter
A third party operator
T2C03
What minimum class of amateur license must you hold to be a control operator of a repeater station? (97.205(a))

Technician Plus
Technician
General
Amateur Extra
T2C04
Who is responsible for the transmissions from an amateur station? (97.3(a)(12)

Auxiliary operator
Operations coordinator
Third-party operator
Control operator
T2C05
When must an amateur station have a control operator? (97.7)

Only when training another amateur
Whenever the station receiver is operated
Whenever the station is transmitting
A control operator is not needed
T2C06
What is the control point of an amateur station? (97.3)

The on/off switch of the transmitter
The input/output port of a packet controller
The variable frequency oscillator of a transmitter
The location at which the control operator function is performed
T2C07
What type of amateur station does not require a control operator to be at the control point? (97.109(d))

A locally controlled station
A remotely controlled station
An automatically controlled station
An earth station controlling a space station
T2C08
What are the three types of station control permitted and recognized by FCC rule? (97.3(a))

Local, remote and automatic control
Local, distant and automatic control
Remote, distant and unauthorized control
All of the choices are correct
T2C09
What type of control is being used on a repeater when the control operator is not present? (97.3(a))

Local control
Remote control
Automatic control
Uncontrolled
T2C10
What type of control is being used when transmitting using a handheld radio? (97.109(a))

Radio control
Unattended control
Automatic control
Local control
T2C11
What type of control is used when the control operator is not at the station location but can still make changes to a transmitter? (97.3)

Local control
Remote control
Automatic control
Uncontrolled
T2C12
What is the definition of a control operator of an amateur station? (97.3(a)(13)

Anyone who operates the controls of the station
Anyone who is responsible for the station's equipment
An operator designated by the licensee to be responsible for the station's transmissions to assure compliance with FCC rules
The operator with the highest class of license who is in control of the station
T2D01
Who is responsible for proper operation if you transmit from another amateur's station? (97.103(a))

Both of you
Only the other station licensee
Only you as the control operator
Only the station licensee, unless the station records shows another control operator at the time
T2D02
What operating privileges are allowed when another amateur holding a higher class license is controlling your station? (97.105(b))

All privileges allowed by the higher class license
Only the privileges allowed by your license
All the emission privileges of the higher class license, but only the frequency privileges of your license
All the frequency privileges of the higher class license, but only the emission privileges of your license
T2D03
What operating privileges are allowed when you are the control operator at the station of another amateur who has a higher class license than yours? (97.105(b))

Any privileges allowed by the higher class license
Only the privileges allowed by your license
All the emission privileges of the higher class license, but only the frequency privileges of your license
All the frequency privileges of the higher class license, but only the emission privileges of your license
T2D04
Which of the following is a prohibited amateur radio transmission? (97.113(a)()

Using amateur radio to seek emergency assistance
Using amateur radio for conducting business
Using an amateur phone patch to call for a taxi or food delivery
Using an amateur phone patch to call home to say you are running late
T2D05
What is the definition of third-party communications? (97.3(a)46)

A message sent between two amateur stations for someone else
Public service communications for a political party
Any messages sent by amateur stations
A three-minute transmission to another amateur
T2D06
How many persons are required to be members of a club for a club station license to be issued by the FCC? (97.5(b)(2))

At least 5
At least 4
A trustee and 2 officers
At least 2
T2D07
When may you operate your amateur station aboard an aircraft? (97.11(a))

At any time
Only while the aircraft is on the ground
Only with the approval of the pilot in command and not using the aircraft's radio equipment
Only when you have written permission from the airline and only using the aircraft's radio equipment
T2D08
When is the FCC allowed to inspect your station equipment and station records? (97.103(c))

Only on weekends
At any time upon request
Never
Only during daylight hours
T2D09
How might you best keep unauthorized persons from using your amateur station?

Disconnect the power and microphone cables when not using your equipment
Connect a dummy load to the antenna
Put a "Danger - High Voltage" sign in the station
Put fuses in the main power line
T2D10
Why are unlicensed persons in your family not allowed to transmit on your amateur station if you are not there? (97.109(b))

They must not use your equipment without your permission
They must be licensed before they are allowed to be control operators
They must know how to use proper procedures and Q signals
They must know the right frequencies and emissions for transmitting
T2D11
When is it permissible for the control operator of a club station to accept compensation for sending information bulletins or Morse code practice? (97.113(d))

When compensation is paid from a non-profit organization
When the club station license is held by a non-profit organization
Anytime compensation is needed
When the station makes those transmissions for at least 40hours per week
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