SUBELEMENT T3 – Operating practices – 4 exam questions – 4 groups
T3A - Choosing an operating frequency, calling CQ, calling another station, test transmissions – 1 exam question
T3A - Choosing an operating frequency, calling CQ, calling another station, test transmissions – 1 exam question
Which of the following should you do when selecting a frequency on which to transmit?
Listen to determine if the frequency is busy
How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station's call sign?
Say the station's call sign then identify your own station
How do you indicate you are looking for any station with which to make contact?
CQ followed by your callsign
What should you transmit when responding to a call of CQ?
The other station's callsign followed by your callsign
What term describes a brief test transmission that does not include any station identification?
An illegal unidentified transmission
What must an amateur do when making a transmission to test equipment or antennas?
Properly identify the station
Which of the following is true when making a test transmission?
Station identification is required at least every ten minutes and at the end of every transmission.
What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?
Calling any station
Why should you avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to identify your station?
They are not easily understood by some operators
What brief statement is often used in place of "CQ" to indicate that you are listening for calls on a repeater?
Say your call sign
Why should you use the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station?
The words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters
Listen to determine if the frequency is busy
How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station's call sign?
Say the station's call sign then identify your own station
How do you indicate you are looking for any station with which to make contact?
CQ followed by your callsign
What should you transmit when responding to a call of CQ?
The other station's callsign followed by your callsign
What term describes a brief test transmission that does not include any station identification?
An illegal unidentified transmission
What must an amateur do when making a transmission to test equipment or antennas?
Properly identify the station
Which of the following is true when making a test transmission?
Station identification is required at least every ten minutes and at the end of every transmission.
What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?
Calling any station
Why should you avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to identify your station?
They are not easily understood by some operators
What brief statement is often used in place of "CQ" to indicate that you are listening for calls on a repeater?
Say your call sign
Why should you use the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station?
The words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters
T3B - Use of minimum power, band plans, repeater coordination, mode restricted sub-bands – 1 exam question
What is a band plan?
A voluntary guideline, beyond the divisions established by the FCC for using different operating modes within an amateur band
Which of the following statements is true of band plans?
They are voluntary guidelines for efficient use of the radio spectrum
Who developed the band plans used by amateur radio operators?
The amateur community
Who is in charge of the repeater frequency band plan in your local area?
The recognized frequency coordination body
What is the main purpose of repeater coordination?
To reduce interference and promote proper use of spectrum
Who is accountable if a repeater station inadvertently retransmits communications that violate FCC rules?
The transmitting station
Which of these statements is true about legal power levels on the amateur bands?
An amateur must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communication
Which of the bands available to Technician class licensees have mode restricted sub-bands?
The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1 1/4-meter bands
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted sub-band at 50.0-50.1 MHz?
CW only
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted sub-band at 144.0-144.1 MHz?
CW only
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted portion of the 1 1/4-meter band?
CW and Data
What is a band plan?
A voluntary guideline, beyond the divisions established by the FCC for using different operating modes within an amateur band
Which of the following statements is true of band plans?
They are voluntary guidelines for efficient use of the radio spectrum
Who developed the band plans used by amateur radio operators?
The amateur community
Who is in charge of the repeater frequency band plan in your local area?
The recognized frequency coordination body
What is the main purpose of repeater coordination?
To reduce interference and promote proper use of spectrum
Who is accountable if a repeater station inadvertently retransmits communications that violate FCC rules?
The transmitting station
Which of these statements is true about legal power levels on the amateur bands?
An amateur must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communication
Which of the bands available to Technician class licensees have mode restricted sub-bands?
The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1 1/4-meter bands
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted sub-band at 50.0-50.1 MHz?
CW only
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted sub-band at 144.0-144.1 MHz?
CW only
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted portion of the 1 1/4-meter band?
CW and Data
T3C - Courtesy and respect for others, sensitive subject areas, obscene and indecent language – 1 exam question
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
What is considered to be proper repeater operating practice?
All of these answers are correct
What should you do before responding to another stations call?
Make sure you are operating on a permissible frequency for your license class
What rule applies if two amateur stations want to use the same frequency?
No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive use of any station and neither has priority
Why is indecent and obscene language prohibited in the Amateur Service?
All of these choices are correct
Why should amateur radio operators avoid the use of racial or ethnic slurs when talking to other stations?
It is offensive to some people and reflects a poor public image on all amateur radio operators
What should you do if you hear a newly licensed operator that is having trouble with their station?
Contact them and offer to help with the problem
Where can an official list be found of prohibited obscene and indecent words that should not be used in amateur radio?
There is no official list of prohibited obscene and indecent words
What type of subjects are not prohibited communications while using amateur radio?
All of these answers are correct
When circumstances are not specifically covered by FCC rules what general operating standard must be applied to amateur station operation?
Good engineering and amateur practices
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
What is considered to be proper repeater operating practice?
All of these answers are correct
What should you do before responding to another stations call?
Make sure you are operating on a permissible frequency for your license class
What rule applies if two amateur stations want to use the same frequency?
No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive use of any station and neither has priority
Why is indecent and obscene language prohibited in the Amateur Service?
All of these choices are correct
Why should amateur radio operators avoid the use of racial or ethnic slurs when talking to other stations?
It is offensive to some people and reflects a poor public image on all amateur radio operators
What should you do if you hear a newly licensed operator that is having trouble with their station?
Contact them and offer to help with the problem
Where can an official list be found of prohibited obscene and indecent words that should not be used in amateur radio?
There is no official list of prohibited obscene and indecent words
What type of subjects are not prohibited communications while using amateur radio?
All of these answers are correct
When circumstances are not specifically covered by FCC rules what general operating standard must be applied to amateur station operation?
Good engineering and amateur practices
T3D - Interference to and from consumer devices, public relations, intentional and unintentional interference - 1 exam question
What should you do if you receive a report that your transmissions are causing splatter or interference on nearby frequencies?
Check transmitter for off frequency operation or spurious emissions
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?
The owner of the television receiver is responsible
What is the major cause of telephone interference?
The telephone was not equipped with adequate interference protection when manufactured.
What is the proper course of action if you unintentionally interfere with another station?
Properly identify your station and move to a different frequency
When may you deliberately interfere with another station's communications?
Never
Who has exclusive use of a specific frequency when the FCC has not declared a communication emergency?
No station has exclusive use of any frequency
What effect might a break in a cable television transmission line have on amateur communications?
TV interference may result when the amateur station is transmitting, or interference may occur to the amateur receiver
What is the best way to reduce on the air interference when testing your transmitter?
Use a dummy load when testing
What rules apply to your station when using amateur radio at the request of public service officials or at the scene of an emergency?
FCC
What do RACES and ARES have in common?
Both organizations provide communications during emergencies
What is meant by receiver front-end overload?
Interference caused by strong signals from a nearby source
What should you do if you receive a report that your transmissions are causing splatter or interference on nearby frequencies?
Check transmitter for off frequency operation or spurious emissions
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?
The owner of the television receiver is responsible
What is the major cause of telephone interference?
The telephone was not equipped with adequate interference protection when manufactured.
What is the proper course of action if you unintentionally interfere with another station?
Properly identify your station and move to a different frequency
When may you deliberately interfere with another station's communications?
Never
Who has exclusive use of a specific frequency when the FCC has not declared a communication emergency?
No station has exclusive use of any frequency
What effect might a break in a cable television transmission line have on amateur communications?
TV interference may result when the amateur station is transmitting, or interference may occur to the amateur receiver
What is the best way to reduce on the air interference when testing your transmitter?
Use a dummy load when testing
What rules apply to your station when using amateur radio at the request of public service officials or at the scene of an emergency?
FCC
What do RACES and ARES have in common?
Both organizations provide communications during emergencies
What is meant by receiver front-end overload?
Interference caused by strong signals from a nearby source