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E1A03
What exclusive frequency privileges in the 40-meter band are authorized to Amateur Extra class control operators? (97.301(b))

7000-7025 kHz
7000-7050 kHz
7025-7050 kHz
7100-7150 kHz
E1A04
What exclusive frequency privileges in the 20-meter band are authorized to Amateur Extra Class control operators? (97.301(b))

14.100-14.175 MHz and 14.150-14.175 MHz
14.000-14.125 MHz and 14.250-14.300 MHz
14.025-14.050 MHz and 14.100-14.150 MHz
14.000-14.025 MHz and 14.150-14.175 MHz
E1A05
What exclusive frequency privileges in the 15-meter band are authorized to Amateur Extra Class control operators? (97.301(b))

21.000-21.200 MHz and 21.250-21.270 MHz
21.050-21.100 MHz and 21.150-21.175 MHz
21.000-21.025 MHz and 21.200-21.225 MHz
21.000-21.025 MHz and 21.250-21.275 MHz
E1A06
Which frequency bands contain at least one segment authorized to only control operators holding an Amateur Extra Class operator license? (97.301(b))

80, 75, 40, 20 and 15 meters
80, 40, and 20 meters
75, 40, 30 and 10 meters
160, 80, 40 and 20 meters
E1A07
Within the 20-meter band, what is the amount of spectrum authorized to only control operators holding an Amateur Extra Class operator license? (97.301(b))

25 kHz
50 kHz
None
25 MHz
E1A08
Which frequency bands contain two segments authorized to only control operators holding an Amateur Extra Class operator license, CEPT radio amateur Class 1 license or Class 1 IARP? (97.301(b))

80/75, 20 and 15 meters
40, 30 and 20 meters
30, 20 and 17 meters
30, 20 and 12 meters
E1A09
What must an amateur station licensee do if a spurious emission from the station causes harmful interference to the reception of another radio station? (97.307(c))

Pay a fine each time it happens
Submit a written explanation to the FCC
Forfeit the station license if it happens more than once
Eliminate or reduce the interference
E1A12
What is the maximum mean power permitted to any spurious emission from a transmitter or external RF power amplifier transmitting at a mean power greater than 25 watts on an amateur service VHF band? (97.307(e))

60 dB below the mean power of the fundamental emission
40 dB below the below the mean power of fundamental emission
10 microwatts
25 microwatts
E1A13
What is the maximum mean power permitted for any spurious emission from a transmitter having a mean power of 25 W or less on an amateur service VHF band? (97.307(e))

The lesser of 25 microwatts or 40 dB below the mean power of the fundamental emission
The lesser of 50 microwatts or 40 dB below the mean power of the fundamental emission
20 microwatts
50 microwatts
E1A14
If a packet bulletin board station in a message forwarding system inadvertently forwards a message that is in violation of FCC rules, who is accountable for the rules violation? (97.219(b),)

The control operator of the packet bulletin board station
The control operator of the originating station and conditionally the first forwarding station
The control operators of all the stations in the system
The control operators of all the stations in the system not authenticating the source from which they accept communications
E1A15
If your packet bulletin board station inadvertently forwards a communication that violates FCC rules, what is the first action you should take? (97.219(c))

Discontinue forwarding the communication as soon as you become aware of it
Notify the originating station that the communication does not comply with FCC rules
Notify the nearest FCC Enforcement Bureau office
Discontinue forwarding all messages
E1A16
For each ITU Region, how is each frequency band allocated internationally to the amateur service designated? (97.303)

Primary service or secondary service
Primary service
Secondary service
Co-secondary service
E1A17
Why might the FCC modify an amateur station license? (97.27)

To relieve crowding in certain bands
To better prepare for a time of national emergency
To enforce a radio quiet zone within one mile of an airport
To promote the public interest, convenience and necessity
E1A18
What are the sharing requirements for an amateur station transmitting in the 30-meter band? (97.303(d))

It must not cause harmful interference to stations in the fixed service authorized by other nations
There are no sharing requirements
Stations in the fixed service authorized by other nations must not cause harmful interference to amateur stations in the same country
Stations in the fixed service authorized by other nations must not cause harmful interference to amateur stations in another country
E1A19
If an amateur station is installed on board a ship and is separate from the ship radio installation, what condition must be met before the station may transmit? (97.11(a))

Its operation must be approved by the master of the ship
Its antenna must be separate from the main ship antennas,transmitting only when the main radios are not in use
It must have a power supply that is completely independent of the main ship power supply
Its operator must have an FCC Marine endorsement on his or her amateur operator license
E1A20
What is the definition of the term telemetry? (97.3(a)(45)

A one-way transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument
A two-way interactive transmission
A two-way single channel transmission of data
A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a device at a distance
E1A21
What is the definition of the term telecommand? (97.3(a)(43)

A one way transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument
A two-way interactive transmission
A two-way single channel transmission of data
A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a device at a distance
E1A22
When may an amateur station transmit special codes intended to obscure the meaning of messages? (97.211(b))

Never under any circumstances
Only when a Special Temporary Authority has been obtained from the FCC
Only when an Amateur Extra Class operator is the station control operator
When sending telecommand messages to a station in space operation
E1B01
Which of the following factors might restrict the physical location of an amateur station apparatus or antenna structure? (97.13(a))

The land may have environmental importance; or it is significant in American history, architecture or culture
The location's political or societal importance
The location's geographical or horticultural importance
The location's international importance, requiring consultation with one or more foreign governments before installation
E1B02
Outside of what distance from an FCC monitoring facility may an amateur station be located without concern for protecting the facility from harmful interference? (97.13(b))

1 mile
3 miles
10 miles
30 miles
E1B03
What must be done before an amateur station is placed within an officially designated wilderness area or wildlife preserve, or an area listed in the National Register of Historical Places? (97.13(a))

A proposal must be submitted to the National Park Service
A letter of intent must be filed with the National Audubon Society
An Environmental Assessment must be submitted to the FCC
A form FSD-15 must be submitted to the Department of the Interior
E1B04
If an amateur station causes interference to the reception of a domestic broadcast station with a receiver of good engineering design, on what frequencies may the operation of the amateur station be restricted? (97.121(a)

On the frequency used by the domestic broadcast station
On all frequencies below 30 MHz
On all frequencies above 30 MHz
On the frequency or frequencies used when the interference occurs
E1B05
When may an amateur operator accept compensation for serving as the control operator of an amateur station used in a classroom? (97.113(c))

Only when the amateur operator does not accept pay during periods of time when the amateur station is used
Only when the classroom is in a correctional institution
Only when the amateur operator is paid as an incident of a teaching position during periods of time when the station is used by that teacher as a part of classroom instruction at an educational institution
Only when the station is restricted to making contacts with similar stations at other educational institutions
E1B06
Who may accept compensation for serving as a control operator in a classroom at an educational institution? (97.113(c))

Any licensed amateur operator
Only an amateur operator accepting such pay as an incident of a teaching position during times when the station is used by that teacher as a part of classroom instruction
Only teachers at correctional institutions
Only students at educational or correctional institutions
E1B08
What limits must local authorities observe when legislating height and dimension restrictions for an amateur station antenna structure? (97.15b)

FAA regulations specify a minimum height for amateur antenna structures located near airports
FCC regulations specify a 200 foot minimum height for amateur antenna structures
State and local restrictions of amateur antenna structures are not allowed
Such regulation must reasonably accommodate amateur service communications and must constitute the minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the state or local authorities legitimate purpose
E1B09
If you are installing an amateur radio station antenna at a site within 5 miles from a public use airport, what additional rules apply? (97.15a)

You must evaluate the height of your antenna based on the FCC Part17 regulations
No special rules apply if your antenna structure will be less than200 feet in height
You must file an Environmental Impact Statement with the Environmental Protection Agency before construction begins
You must obtain a construction permit from the airport zoning authority
E1B10
What is meant by a remotely controlled station? (97.3a38)

A station operated away from its regular home location
Control of a station from a point located other than at the station transmitter
A station operating under automatic control
A station controlled indirectly through a control link
E1B11
Which of the following amateur stations may not be operated under automatic control? (97.109(d),)

Remote control of model aircraft
Beacon station
Auxiliary station
Repeater station
E1B12
What is meant by automatic control of a station? (97.3(a)(6))

The use of devices and procedures for control so that the control operator does not have to be present at the control point
A station operating with its output power controlled automatically
Remotely controlling a station such that a control operator does not have to be present at the control point at all times
The use of a control link between a control point and a locally controlled station
E1B13
How do the control operator responsibilities of a station under automatic control differ from one under local control? (97.3(a)(6))

Under local control there is no control operator
Under automatic control the control operator is not required to be present at the control point
Under automatic control there is no control operator
Under local control a control operator is not required to be present at a control point
E1B14
What is a control link? (97.3(a)(38)

A device that automatically controls an unattended station
An automatically operated link between two stations
The means of control between a control point and a remotely controlled station
A device that limits the time of a station's transmission
E1B15
What is the term for apparatus to effect remote control between the control point and a remotely controlled station? (97.3(a)(38)

A tone link
A wire control
A remote control
A control link
E1C01
What is an FCC authorization for alien reciprocal operation? (97.5(c),(d)

An FCC authorization to the holder of an amateur license issued by certain foreign governments to operate an amateur station in the US
An FCC permit to allow a US licensed amateur to operate in a foreign nation except Canada
An FCC permit allowing a foreign licensed amateur to handle third party traffic between the US and the amateur's own nation
An FCC agreement with another country allowing the passing of third party traffic between amateurs of the two nations
E1C02
Who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation in places where the FCC regulates the amateur service? (97.107)

Anyone holding a valid amateur service license issued by a foreign government
Any non-US citizen holding an amateur service license issued by their government with which the US has a reciprocal operating arrangement
Anyone holding a valid amateur service license issued by a foreign government with which the US has a reciprocal operating arrangement
Any non-US citizen holding a valid amateur license issued by a foreign government, as long as the person is a citizen of that country
E1C03
What are the frequency privileges authorized for alien reciprocal operation? (97.107)

Those authorized to a holder of the equivalent US amateur operator license
Those that the alien has in his or her own country
Those authorized to the alien by his country of citizenship, but not to exceed those authorized to Amateur Extra Class operators
Those approved by the International Amateur Radio Union
E1C04
What indicator must a Canadian amateur station include with the assigned call sign in the station identification announcement when operating in the US? (97.119(g))

No indicator is required
The grid-square locator number for the location of the station must be included after the call sign
The permit number and the call-letter district number of the station location must be included before the Canadian-assigned call sign
The letter-numeral indicating the station location after the Canadian call sign and the closest city and state once during the communication
E1C05
When may a US citizen holding a foreign amateur service license be authorized for alien reciprocal operation in places where the FCC regulates the amateur service? (97.107)

Never; US citizens are not eligible for alien reciprocal operation
When the US citizen also holds citizenship in the foreign country
When the US citizen was born in the foreign country
When the US citizen has no current FCC amateur service license
E1C06
Which of the following would disqualify a foreign amateur operator from being authorized for alien reciprocal operation in places where the FCC regulates the amateur service? (97.107)

Not being a citizen of the country that issued the amateur service license
Having citizenship in their own country but not US citizenship
Holding only an amateur license issued by their own country but holding no FCC amateur service license grant
Holding an amateur service license issued by their own country authorizing privileges beyond Amateur Extra Class operator privileges
E1C07
What special document is required before a Canadian citizen holding a Canadian amateur service license may reciprocal operate in the US? (97.107(a))

A written FCC authorization for alien reciprocal operation
No special document is required
The citizen must have an FCC-issued validation of their Canadian license
The citizen must have an FCC-issued Certificate of US License Grant without Examination to operate for a period longer than 10 days
E1C08
What operating privileges does a properly licensed alien amateur have in the US, if the US and the alien amateur's home country have a multilateral or bilateral reciprocal operating agreement? (97.107(b))

All privileges of their home license
All privileges of an Amateur Extra Class operator license
Those authorized by their home license, not to exceed the operating privileges of an Amateur Extra Class operator license
Those granted by the home license that match US privileges authorized to amateur operators in ITU Region 1
E1C09
From which locations may a licensed alien amateur operator be the control operator of an amateur station? (97.5(c))

Only locations within the boundaries of the 50 United States
Only locations listed as the primary station location on an FCC amateur service license
Only locations on ground within the US and its territories; no shipboard or aeronautical mobile operation is permitted
Any location where the amateur service is regulated by the FCC
E1C10
Which of the following operating arrangements allow an FCC licensed US citizen to operate in many European countries and alien amateurs from many European countries to operate in the US? (97.5(d))

CEPT agreement
IARP agreement
ITU agreement
All of these choices are correct
E1C11
Which of the following multilateral or bilateral operating arrangements allow an FCC licensed US citizen and many Central and South American amateur operators to operate in each other's countries? (97.5(e))

CEPT agreement
IARP agreement
ITU agreement
All of these choices are correct
E1C12
What additional station identification, in addition to his or her own call sign, does an alien operator supply when operating in the US under an FCC authorization for alien reciprocal operation? (97.119(g))

No additional operation is required
The gird-square locator closest to his or her present location is included before the call
The serial number of the permit and the call-letter district number of the station location is included before the call
The letter-numeral indicating the station location in the US included before their call and the closest city and state given once during the communication
E1D01
What is the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)? (97.3(a)(37)

A radio service using amateur service frequencies on a regular basis for communications that can reasonably be furnished through other radio services
A radio service using amateur stations for civil defense communications during periods of local, regional, or national civil emergencies
A radio service using amateur service frequencies for broadcasting to the public
A radio service using local government frequencies by Amateur Radio operators for emergency communications
E1D02
What is the purpose of RACES? (97.3(a)(37)

To provide civil-defense communications during emergencies
To provide emergency communications for boat or aircraft races
To provide routine and emergency communications for athletic races
To provide routine and emergency military communications
E1D03
With what organization must an amateur station be registered before participating in RACES? (97.407(a))

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service
The US Department of Defense
A civil defense organization
The FCC Enforcement Bureau
E1D04
Which amateur stations may be operated in RACES? (97.407(a))

Only those licensed to Amateur Extra class operators
Any FCC-licensed amateur station except a station licensed to a Technician class operator
Any FCC-licensed amateur station certified by the responsible civil defense organization for the area served
Any FCC licensed amateur station participating in the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS)
E1D05
What frequencies are authorized normally to an amateur station participating in RACES? (97.407(b))

All amateur service frequencies otherwise authorized to the control operator
Specific segments in the amateur service MF, HF, VHF and UHF bands
Specific local government channels
Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) channels
E1D06
What are the frequencies authorized to an amateur station participating in RACES during a period when the President's War Emergency Powers are in force? (97.407(b))

All frequencies in the amateur service authorized to the control operator
Specific segments in the amateur service MF, HF, VHF and UHF bands
Specific local government channels
Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) channels
E1D07
What frequencies are normally available for RACES operation? (97.407(b))

Only those authorized to the civil defense organization
Only those authorized to federal government communications
Only the top 25 kHz of each amateur service band
All frequencies authorized to the amateur service
E1D08
What type of emergency can cause limits to be placed on the frequencies available for RACES operation? (97.407(b))

An emergency during which the President's War Emergency Powers are invoked
An emergency in only one of the United States would limit RACES operations to a single HF band
An emergency confined to a 25-mile area would limit RACES operations to a single VHF band
An emergency involving no immediate danger of loss of life
E1D09
Who may be the control operator of a RACES station? (97.407(a))

Anyone holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license other than Novice
Only an Amateur Extra Class operator licensee
Anyone who holds an FCC-issued amateur operator license and is certified by a civil defense organization
Any person certified as a RACES radio operator by a civil defense organization and who hold an FCC issued GMRS license
E1D10
With which stations may amateur stations participating in RACES communicate? (97.407(c),)

Any amateur station
Amateur stations participating in RACES and specific other stations authorized by the responsible civil defense official
Any amateur station or a station in the Disaster Communications Service
Any Citizens Band station that is also registered in RACES
E1D11
What communications are permissible in RACES? (97.407(e))

Any type of communications when there is no emergency
Any Amateur Radio Emergency Service communications
National defense or immediate safety of people and property and communications authorized by the area civil defense organization
National defense and security or immediate safety of people and property communications authorized by the President
E1E01
What is the amateur-satellite service? (97.3(a)(3))

A radio navigation service using satellites for the purpose of self training,intercommunication and technical studies carried out by amateurs
A spacecraft launching service for amateur-built satellites
A service using amateur stations on satellites for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigations
A radio communications service using stations on Earth satellites for weather information gathering
E1E02
What is a space station in the amateur-satellite service? (97.3(a)(40)

An amateur station located more than 50 km above the Earth's surface
An amateur station designed for communications with other amateur stations by means of Earth satellites
An amateur station that transmits communications to initiate, modify or terminate functions of an Earth station
An amateur station designed for communications with other amateur stations by reflecting signals off objects in space
E1E03
What is a telecommand station in the amateur-satellite service? (97.3(a)(44)

An amateur station that transmits communications to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a space station
An amateur station located on the Earth's surface for communications with other Earth stations by means of Earth satellites
An amateur station located more than 50 km above the Earth's surface
An amateur station that transmits telemetry consisting of measurements of upper atmosphere data from space
E1E04
What is an earth station in the amateur-satellite service? (97.3(a)(16)

An amateur station within 50 km of the Earth's surface for communications with Amateur stations by means of objects in space
An amateur station that is not able to communicate using amateur satellites
An amateur station that transmits telemetry consisting of measurement of upper atmosphere data from space
Any amateur station on the surface of the Earth
E1E06
Which amateur stations are eligible to operate as a space station? (97.207)

Any except those of Technician Class operators
Only those of General, Advanced or Amateur Extra Class operators
Only those of Amateur Extra Class operators
Any FCC-licensed amateur station
E1E07
What special provision must a space station incorporate in order to comply with space station requirements? (97.207(b))

The space station must be capable of effecting a cessation of transmissions by telecommand whenever so ordered by the FCC
The space station must cease all transmissions after 5 years
The space station must be capable of changing its orbit whenever such a change is ordered by NASA
The station call sign must appear on all sides of the spacecraft
E1E09
Which amateur service HF bands have frequencies authorized to space stations? (97.207)

Only 40m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m and 10m
Only 40 m, 20 m, 17m, 15 m and 10 m bands
40 m, 30 m, 20 m, 15 m, 12 m and 10 m bands
All HF bands
E1E10
Which VHF amateur service bands have frequencies available for space stations? (97.207)

2 meters
2 meters and 1.25 meters
6 meters, 2 meters, and 1.25 meters
6 meters and 2 meters
E1E11
Which amateur service UHF bands have frequencies available for a space station? (97.207)

70 cm, 23 cm, 13 cm
70 cm
70 cm and 33 cm
33 cm and 13 cm
E1E12
Which amateur stations are eligible to be telecommand stations? (97.211)

Any amateur station designated by NASA
Any amateur station so designated by the space station licensee
Any amateur station so designated by the ITU
All of these choices are correct
E1E13
What unique privilege is afforded a telecommand station? (97.211)

A telecommand station may transmit command messages to the space station using codes intended to obscure their meaning
A telecommand station may transmit music to the space station
A telecommand station may transmit with a PEP output of 5000 watts
A telecommand station is not required to transmit its call sign at the end of the communication
E1E14
What is the term for space-to-Earth transmissions used to communicate the results of measurements made by a space station? (97.207)

Data transmission
Frame check sequence
Telemetry
Space-to-Earth telemetry indicator (SETI) transmissions
E1E15
Which amateur stations are eligible to operate as Earth stations? (97.209)

Any amateur station whose licensee has filed a pre-space notification with the FCC International Bureau
Only those of General, Advanced or Amateur Extra Class operators
Only those of Amateur Extra Class operators
Any amateur station, subject to the privileges of the class of operator license held by the control operator
E1F01
Who may prepare an Element 4 amateur operator license examination? (97.507(a),)

The VEC Question Pool Committee, which selects questions from the appropriate VEC question pool
A VEC that selects questions from the appropriate FCC bulletin
An Extra class VE that selects questions from the appropriate FCC bulletin
An Extra class VE or a qualified supplier who selects questions from the appropriate VEC question pool
E1F02
Where are the questions listed that must be used in all written US amateur license examinations? (97.507(b))

In the instructions that each VEC give to their VEs
In an FCC-maintained question pool
In the VEC-maintained question pool
In the appropriate FCC Report and Order
E1F03
Who is responsible for maintaining the question pools from which all amateur license examination questions must be taken? (97.523)

All of the VECs
The VE team
The VE question pool team
The FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
E1F07
What is the purpose of an Element 4 examination? (97.503(b))

It proves the examinee has the qualifications necessary to perform properly the duties of an Amateur Extra Class operator
It proves the examinee is qualified as an electronics technician
It proves the examinee is an electronics expert
It proves that the examinee is an expert radio operator
E1F08
What is a Volunteer-Examiner Coordinator? (97.521)

A person who has volunteered to administer amateur operator license examinations
A person who has volunteered to prepare amateur operator license examinations
An organization that has entered into an agreement with the FCC to coordinate amateur operator license examinations
The person that has entered into an agreement with the FCC to be the VE session manager
E1F09
What is an accredited Volunteer Examiner? (97.3(a)(48)

An amateur operator who is approved by three or more fellow volunteer examiners to administer amateur license examinations
An amateur operator who is approved by a VEC to administer amateur operator license examinations
An amateur operator who administers amateur license examinations fora fee
An amateur operator who is approved by an FCC staff member to administer amateur operator license examinations
E1F10
What is a VE Team? (97.509(a))

A group of at least three VEs who administer examinations for an amateur operator license
The VEC staff
One or two VEs who administer examinations for an amateur operator license
A group of FCC Volunteer Enforcers who investigate Amateur Rules violations
E1F11
Which persons seeking to be VEs cannot be accredited? (97.509(b)()

Persons holding less than an Advanced Class operator license
Persons less than 21 years of age
Persons who have ever had an amateur operator or amateur station license suspended or revoked
Persons who are employees of the federal government
E1F12
What is the VE accreditation process? (97.509(b)()

Each General, Advanced and Amateur Extra Class operator is automatically accredited as a VE when the license is granted
The amateur operator must pass a VE examination administered by the FCC Enforcement Bureau
The prospective VE obtains accreditation from a VE team
Each VEC ensures that its Volunteer Examiner applicants meet FCC requirements to serve as VEs
E1F13
Where must the VE team be stationed while administering an examination? (97.509(c))

All administering VEs must all be present and observing the examinees throughout the entire examination
The VEs must leave the room after handing out the exam(s) to allow the examinees to concentrate on the exam material
The VEs may be elsewhere provide at least one VE is present and is observing the examinees throughout the entire examination
The VEs may be anywhere as long as they each certify in writing that examination was administered properly
E1F14
Who is responsible for the proper conduct and necessary supervision during an amateur operator license examination session? (97.509(c))

The VEC coordinating the session
The FCC
The administering VEs
The VE session manager
E1F15
What should a VE do if a candidate fails to comply with the examiner's instructions during an amateur operator license examination? (97.509(c))

Warn the candidate that continued failure to comply will result in termination of the examination
Immediately terminate the candidate's examination
Allow the candidate to complete the examination, but invalidate the results
Immediately terminate everyone's examination and close the session
E1F16
What special procedures must a VE team follow for an examinee with a physical disability? (97.509(k))

A special procedure that accommodates the disability
A special procedure specified by the coordinating VEC
A special procedure specified by a physician
None; the VE team does not have to provide special procedures
E1F17
To which of the following examinees may a VE not administer an examination? (97.509(d))

The VE's close relatives as listed in the FCC rules
Acquaintances of the VE
Friends of the VE
There are no restrictions as to whom a VE may administer an examination
E1F18
What may be the penalty for a VE who fraudulently administers or certifies an examination? (97.509(e))

Revocation of the VE's amateur station license grant and the suspension of the VE's amateur operator license grant
A fine of up to $1000 per occurrence
A sentence of up to one year in prison
All of these choices are correct
E1F19
What must the VE team do with your test papers when you have finished this examination? (97.509(h))

The VE team must collect them for grading at a later date
The VE team must collect and send them to the coordinating VEC for grading
The VE team must collect and grade them immediately
The VE team must collect and send them to the FCC for grading
E1F21
What must the VE team do if an examinee scores a passing grade on all examination elements needed for an upgrade or new license? (97.509(i))

Photocopy all examination documents and forwards them to the FCC for processing
Notify the FCC that the examinee is eligible for a license grant
Issue the examinee the new or upgrade license
Three VEs must certify that the examinee is qualified for the license grant and that they have complied with the VE requirements
E1F22
What must the VE team do if the examinee does not score a passing grade on the examination? (97.509(j))

Return the application document to the examinee and inform the examinee of the grade
Return the application document to the examinee
Inform the examinee that he or she did not pass
Explain how the incorrect questions should have been answered
E1F23
What are the consequences of failing to appear for re administration of an examination when so directed by the FCC? (97.519(d)()

The licensee's license will be cancelled and a new license will be issued that is consistent with examination elements not invalidated
The licensee must pay a monetary fine
The licensee is disqualified from any future examination for an amateur operator license grant
The person may be sentenced to incarceration
E1F24
What are the types of out-of-pocket expenses for which the FCC rules authorize a VE and VEC to accept reimbursement? (97.527)

Preparing, processing, administering and coordinating an examination for an amateur radio license
Teaching an amateur operator license examination preparation course
None; a VE must never accept any type of reimbursement
Providing amateur operator license examination preparation training materials
E1F25
How much reimbursement may the VE team and VEC accept for preparing, processing, administering and coordinating an examination? (97.509(e),)

Actual out-of-pocket expenses
Up to the national minimum hourly wage times the number of hours spent providing the services
Up to the maximum fee per examinee announced by the FCC annually
As much as the examinee is willing to donate
E1G01
What does it mean if an external RF amplifier is listed on the FCC database as certificated for use in the amateur service? (97.315(c))

An RF amplifier of that model may be used in any radio service
That particular RF amplifier model may be marketed for use in the amateur service
All similar models of RF amplifiers produced by other manufacturers may be marketed
All models of RF amplifiers produced by that manufacturer may be marketed
E1G03
Under what condition may an equipment dealer sell an external RF power amplifier capable of operation below 144 MHz if it has not been granted FCC certification? (97.315(b)()

It was purchased in used condition from an amateur operator and is sold to another amateur operator for use at that operator's station
The equipment dealer assembled it from a kit
It was imported from a manufacturer in a country that does not require certification of RF power amplifiers
It was imported from a manufacturer in another country, and it was certificated by that country's government
E1G04
Which of the following geographic descriptions approximately describes Line A? (97.3(a)(32)

A line roughly parallel to, and south of, the US-Canadian border
A line roughly parallel to, and west of, the US Atlantic coastline
A line roughly parallel to, and north of, the US-Mexican border and Gulf coastline
A line roughly parallel to, and east of, the US Pacific coastline
E1G05
Amateur stations may not transmit in which frequency segment if they are located north of Line A? (97.303(f)()

21.225-21.300 MHz
53-54 MHz
222-223 MHz
420-430 MHz
E1G06
What is the National Radio Quiet Zone? (97.3)

An area in Puerto Rico surrounding the Aricebo Radio Telescope
An area in New Mexico surrounding the White Sands Test Area
An Area in Maryland, West Virginia and Virginia surrounding the National Radio Astronomy Observatory
An area in Florida surrounding Cape Canaveral
E1G07
What type of automatically controlled amateur station must not be established in the National Radio Quiet Zone before the licensee gives written notification to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory? (97.203(e))

Beacon station
Auxiliary station
Repeater station
Earth station
E1G08
When may the control operator of a repeater accept payment for providing communication services to another party? (97.113(a)()

When the repeater is operating under portable power
When the repeater is operating under local control
During Red Cross or other emergency service drills
Under no circumstances
E1G09
When may an amateur station send a message to a business? (97.113(a)()

When the total money involved does not exceed $25
When the control operator is employed by the FCC or another government agency
When transmitting international third-party communications
When neither the amateur nor his or her employer has a pecuniary interest in the communications
E1G10
Which of the following types of amateur operator-to-amateur operator communication are prohibited? (97.113)

Communications transmitted for hire or material compensation, except as otherwise provided in the rules
Communication that has a political content
Communication that has a religious content
Communication in a language other English
E1G11
What is the term for emissions using bandwidth-expansion modulation? (97.3(c)(8))

RTTY
Image
Spread spectrum
Pulse
E1G12
FCC-licensed amateur stations may use spread spectrum (SS) emissions to communicate under which of the following conditions? (97.311(a))

When the other station is in an area regulated by the FCC
When the other station is in a country permitting SS communications
When the transmission is not used to obscure the meaning of any communication
All of these choices are correct
E1G13
Under any circumstance, what is the maximum transmitter power for an amateur station transmitting emission type SS communications? (97.311(d))

1 W
1.5 W
100 W
1.5 kW
E1G14
What of the following is a use for an auxiliary station? (97.109(c))

To provide a point-to-point communications uplink between a control point and its associated remotely controlled station
To provide a point-to-point communications downlink between a remotely controlled station and its control point
To provide a point-to-point control link between a control point and its associated remotely controlled station
All of these choices are correct
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