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T3A01
Which of the following should you do when selecting a frequency on which to transmit?

Call CQ to see if anyone is listening
Listen to determine if the frequency is busy
Transmit on a frequency that allows your signals to be heard
Check for maximum power output
T3A02
How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station's call sign?

Say "break, break" then say the station's call sign
Say the station's call sign then identify your own station
Say "CQ" three times then the other station's call sign
Wait for the station to call "CQ" then answer it
T3A03
How do you indicate you are looking for any station with which to make contact?

CQ followed by your callsign
RST followed by your callsign
QST followed by your callsign
SK followed by your callsign
T3A04
What should you transmit when responding to a call of CQ?

Your own CQ followed by the other station’s callsign
Your callsign followed by the other station’s callsign
The other station’s callsign followed by your callsign
A signal report followed by your callsign
T3A05
What term describes a brief test transmission that does not include any station identification? (97.119(a))

A test emission with no identification required
An illegal un-modulated transmission
An illegal unidentified transmission
A non-voice ID transmission
T3A06
What must an amateur do when making a transmission to test equipment or antennas?

Properly identify the station
Make test transmissions only after 10:00 PM local time
Notify the FCC of the test transmission
State the purpose of the test during the test procedure
T3A07
Which of the following is true when making a test transmission?

Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 15 seconds
Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 1 watt
Station identification is required only if your station can be heard
Station identification is required at least every ten minutes and at the end of every transmission.
T3A08
What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?

Call on the quarter hour
New antenna is being tested (no station should answer)
Only the called station should transmit
Calling any station
T3A09
Why should you avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to identify your station? (97.119(b)()

They are not easily understood by some operators
They might offend some operators
They do not meet FCC identification requirements
They might be interpreted as codes or ciphers intended to obscure your identification
T3A10
What brief statement is often used in place of "CQ" to indicate that you are listening for calls on a repeater?

Say "Hello test" followed by your call sign
Say your call sign
Say the repeater call sign followed by your call sign
Say the letters "QSY" followed by your call sign
T3A11
Why should you use the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station? (97.119(b)()

The words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters
There is no advantage
The words have been chosen to represent amateur radio terms
It preserves traditions begun in the early days of amateur radio
T3B01
What is a band plan?

A voluntary guideline, beyond the divisions established by the FCC for using different operating modes within an amateur band
A guideline from the FCC for making amateur frequency band allocations
A guideline for operating schedules within an amateur band published by the FCC
A plan devised by a local group
T3B02
Which of the following statements is true of band plans?

They are mandated by the FCC to regulate spectrum use
They are mandated by the ITU
They are voluntary guidelines for efficient use of the radio spectrum
They are mandatory only in the US
T3B03
Who developed the band plans used by amateur radio operators?

The US Congress
The FCC
The amateur community
The Interstate Commerce Commission
T3B04
Who is in charge of the repeater frequency band plan in your local area?

The local FCC field office
RACES and FEMA
The recognized frequency coordination body
Repeater Council of America
T3B05
What is the main purpose of repeater coordination?

To reduce interference and promote proper use of spectrum
To coordinate as many repeaters as possible in a small area
To coordinate all possible frequencies available for repeater use
To promote and encourage use of simplex frequencies
T3B06
Who is accountable if a repeater station inadvertently retransmits communications that violate FCC rules? (97.205(g))

The repeater trustee
The repeater control operator
The transmitting station
All of these answers are correct
T3B07
Which of these statements is true about legal power levels on the amateur bands? (97.313(a))

Always use the maximum power allowed to ensure that you complete the contact
An amateur may use no more than 200 Watts PEP to make an amateur contact
An amateur may use up to 1500 Watts PEP on any amateur frequency
An amateur must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communication
T3B08
Which of the bands available to Technician class licensees have mode restricted sub-bands? (97.305(c))

The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 70-centimeter bands
The 2-meter and 13-centimeter bands
The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1 1/4-meter bands
The 2-meter and 70-centimeter bands
T3B09
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted sub-band at 50.0-50.1 MHz? (97.305 (a))

CW only
CW and RTTY
SSB only
CW and SSB
T3B10
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted sub-band at 144.0-144.1 MHz? (97.305 (a))

CW only
CW and RTTY
SSB only
CW and SSB
T3C01
What is the proper way to break into a conversation between two stations that are using the frequency?

Say your call sign between their transmissions
Wait for them to finish and then call CQ
Say "Break-break" between their transmissions
Call one of the operators on the telephone to interrupt the conversation
T3C02
What is considered to be proper repeater operating practice?

Monitor before transmitting and keep transmissions short
Identify legally
Use the minimum amount of transmitter power necessary
All of these answers are correct
T3C03
What should you do before responding to another stations call?

Make sure you are operating on a permissible frequency for your license class
Adjust your transmitter for maximum power output
Ask the station to send their signal report and location
Verify the other station’s license class
T3C04
What rule applies if two amateur stations want to use the same frequency? (97.101(b))

The station operator with a lesser class of license must yield the frequency to a higher-class licensee
The station operator with a lower power output must yield the frequency to the station with a higher power output
No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive use of any station and neither has priority
Station operators in ITU Regions 1 and 3 must yield the frequency to stations in ITU Region 2
T3C05
Why is indecent and obscene language prohibited in the Amateur Service? (97.113(a)()

Because it is offensive to some individuals
Because young children may intercept amateur communications with readily available receiving equipment
Because such language is specifically prohibited by FCC Rules
All of these choices are correct
T3C06
Why should amateur radio operators avoid the use of racial or ethnic slurs when talking to other stations?

Such language is prohibited by the FCC
It is offensive to some people and reflects a poor public image on all amateur radio operators
Some of the terms used may be unfamiliar to other operators
You transmissions might be recorded for use in court
T3C07
What should you do if you hear a newly licensed operator that is having trouble with their station?

Tell them to get off the air until they learn how operate properly
Report them to the FCC
Contact them and offer to help with the problem
Move to another frequency
T3C08
Where can an official list be found of prohibited obscene and indecent words that should not be used in amateur radio? (97.113(a)()

On the FCC web site
There is no official list of prohibited obscene and indecent words
On the Department of Commerce web site
The official list is in public domain and found in all amateur study guides
T3C09
What type of subjects are not prohibited communications while using amateur radio? (97.113(a)()

Political discussions
Jokes and stories
Religious preferences
All of these answers are correct
T3C10
When circumstances are not specifically covered by FCC rules, what general operating standard must be applied to amateur station operation? (97.101 (a))

Designated operator control
Politically correct control
Good engineering and amateur practices
Reasonable operator control
T3D01
What should you do if you receive a report that your transmissions are causing splatter or interference on nearby frequencies?

Increase transmit power
Change mode of transmission
Report the interference to the equipment manufacturer
Check transmitter for off frequency operation or spurious emissions
T3D02
Who is responsible for taking care of the interference if signals from your transmitter are causing front end overload in your neighbor's television receiver?

You alone are responsible, since your transmitter is causing the problem
Both you and the owner of the television receiver share the responsibility
The FCC must decide if you or the owner of the television receiver is responsible
The owner of the television receiver is responsible
T3D03
What is the major cause of telephone interference?

The telephone wiring is inadequate
Tropospheric ducting at UHF frequencies
The telephone was not equipped with adequate interference protection when manufactured.
Improper location of the telephone in the home
T3D04
What is the proper course of action if you unintentionally interfere with another station?

Rotate your antenna slightly
Properly identify your station and move to a different frequency
Increase power
Change antenna polarization
T3D06
Who has exclusive use of a specific frequency when the FCC has not declared a communication emergency?

Any net station that has traffic
The station first occupying the frequency
Individuals passing health and welfare communications
No station has exclusive use of any frequency
T3D07
What effect might a break in a cable television transmission line have on amateur communications?

A break cannot affect amateur communications
Harmonic radiation from the TV may cause the amateur transmitter to transmit off-frequency
TV interference may result when the amateur station is transmitting, or interference may occur to the amateur receiver
The broken cable may pick up very high voltages when the amateur station is transmitting
T3D08
What is the best way to reduce on the air interference when testing your transmitter?

Use a short indoor antenna when testing
Use upper side band when testing
Use a dummy load when testing
Use a simplex frequency instead of a repeater frequency
T3D09
What rules apply to your station when using amateur radio at the request of public service officials or at the scene of an emergency? (97.103(a))

RACES
ARES
FCC
FEMA
T3D10
What do RACES and ARES have in common?

They represent the two largest ham clubs in the United States
One handles road traffic, the other weather traffic
Neither may handle emergency traffic
Both organizations provide communications during emergencies
T3D11
What is meant by receiver front-end overload?

Too much voltage from the power supply
Too much current from the power supply
Interference caused by strong signals from a nearby source
Interference caused by turning the volume up too high
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