What is a common repeater frequency offset in the 2-meter band?
BPlus or minus 600 kHz
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What is the national calling frequency for FM simplex operations in the 2-meter band?
A146.520 MHz
What is a common repeater frequency offset in the 70-centimeter band?
APlus or minus 5 MHz
What is an appropriate way to call another station on a repeater if you know the other station's call sign?
BSay the station's call sign, then identify with your call sign
How should you respond to a station calling CQ?
CTransmit the other station’s call sign followed by your call sign
What is an effective way to seek a call from any phone station when not using a repeater?
DRepeat “CQ” a few times, followed by “this is,” and your call sign, then pause to listen; repeat as necessary
What does the term "repeater offset" mean?
AThe difference between a repeater’s transmit and receive frequencies
What is the meaning of the procedural signal “CQ”?
DCalling any station
Which of the following is a customary way to indicate a station is listening on a repeater and looking for a contact?
BThe station’s call sign followed by the word “listening”
What is a band plan, beyond the privileges established by the FCC?
AA voluntary guideline for using different modes or activities within an amateur band
What term describes an amateur station that is transmitting and receiving on the same frequency?
CSimplex
What is the purpose of the reverse function on a VHF/UHF transceiver?
CTo listen on a repeater’s input frequency
What term describes the use of a sub-audible tone transmitted along with normal voice audio to open the squelch of a receiver?
DCTCSS
Which of the following describes a linked repeater network?
AA network of repeaters in which signals received by one repeater are transmitted by all the repeaters in the network
Which of the following could be the reason you are unable to access a repeater whose output you can hear?
DAll these choices are correct
Which of the following would cause your FM transmission audio to drop out on voice peaks?
CYou are talking too loudly
What type of signaling to a repeater uses two simultaneous audio tones?
ADTMF
How can you join a digital repeater’s “talkgroup”?
CProgram your radio with the group’s ID or code
Which of the following applies when two stations transmitting on the same frequency interfere with each other?
AThe stations should negotiate continued use of the frequency
Why are simplex channels designated in the VHF/UHF band plans?
ASo stations within range of each other can communicate without tying up a repeater
Which Q signal indicates that you are receiving interference from other stations?
AQRM
Which Q signal indicates that you are changing frequency?
BQSY
What is the digital color code used on DMR repeater systems?
AAn access code which must be programmed into a DMR transmitter to access a specific repeater
What is the purpose of a squelch function?
BMute the receiver audio when a signal is not present
Which of the following is a “talkgroup”?
BAn identifier used by DMR to organize radio traffic so that those who want to hear the group aren’t bothered by other radio traffic
When do the FCC Part 97 Amateur Radio Service rules NOT apply to the operation of an amateur station?
DFCC rules always apply
Which of the following are typical duties of a Net Control Station?
CCall the net to order and direct communications between stations checking in
What technique is used to ensure that voice messages containing unusual words are received correctly?
CSpell the words using a standard phonetic alphabet
What is RACES?
DAn FCC Part 97 amateur radio service for civil defense communications during national emergencies
What does the term “traffic” refer to in net operation?
AFormal messages exchanged by net stations
What is the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)?
AA group of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service
Which of the following is standard practice when you participate in a net?
CUnless you are reporting an emergency, transmit only when directed by the net control station
Which of the following relays messages using email addresses based on amateur callsigns?
AWinlink
Are amateur station control operators ever permitted to operate outside the frequency privileges of their license class?
DYes, but only in situations involving the immediate safety of human life or protection of property
What information is contained in the preamble of a formal traffic message?
DInformation needed to track the message
What is meant by “check” in a radiogram header?
AThe number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message
Which of the following requires certification by a civil defense agency?
BRACES