Technician Practice Test T1 – FCC Rules and Licensing
Part 97 rules: license classes and terms, call signs, frequency privileges, control operators and station identification. Tap an answer to check it.
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Question 1
Which of the following is part of the Basis and Purpose of the Amateur Radio Service?
Section 97.1 lists the purposes of the service, including advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art. Contesting and personal communications are not part of the stated basis and purpose.
Question 2
Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) writes and enforces the Part 97 rules for amateur radio in the United States.
Question 3
What do the FCC rules state regarding the use of a phonetic alphabet for station identification in the Amateur Radio Service?
Phonetics are not required, but the FCC encourages using a standard phonetic alphabet so your call sign is understood clearly on voice.
Question 4
How do you receive official notification of your new license and call sign after passing the exam?
The FCC no longer mails paper licenses. You get an email with a link to download your official license grant.
Question 5
What proves that the FCC has issued an operator/primary license grant?
Your license exists when it appears in the FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS) database. A printed copy is not required.
Question 6
On which of the following HF frequencies can automatically controlled amateur propagation beacons be found?
Automatically controlled beacons are allowed on 10 meters only between 28.200 and 28.300 MHz (plus VHF and higher bands).
Question 7
What is the FCC Part 97 definition of a space station?
Part 97 defines a space station as an amateur station more than 50 km above the Earth's surface.
Question 8
Who recommends transmit/receive channels for repeater and auxiliary stations?
Repeater and auxiliary channels are recommended by a volunteer frequency coordinator that local amateurs recognize, which helps avoid interference between repeaters.
Question 9
Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?
The coordinator is chosen by local or regional amateurs whose stations are eligible to be repeater or auxiliary stations.
Question 10
Besides an FCC-issued amateur operator license, what is required to be the control operator of a Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Station?
To be the control operator of a RACES station you need your amateur license plus certification that you are enrolled in a civil defense organization.
Question 11
Which of the following is prohibited?
No station may willfully or maliciously interfere with any radio communication or signal.
Question 12
Which of the following frequency ranges are available for phone operation by Technician licensees?
Technicians have phone (voice) privileges on 10 meters from 28.300 to 28.500 MHz.
Question 13
Which of the following U.S. amateur radio operators are allowed to contact the International Space Station (ISS) on VHF bands?
Any amateur with a Technician license or higher may contact the ISS on its VHF/UHF amateur frequencies.
Question 14
Which frequency is in the 6-meter amateur band?
The 6-meter band runs from 50 to 54 MHz, so 52.525 MHz is in it.
Question 15
Which amateur band includes 146.52 MHz?
The 2-meter band is 144 to 148 MHz. 146.52 MHz is the national FM simplex calling frequency.
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