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!1: What is the CONTROL POINT of an Amateur Station?

 A. The operating position of an Amateur Radio Station where
    the control operator function is performed.
 B. The operating position of any Amateur Radio Station
    operating as a repeater user station.
 C. The physical location of any Amateur Radio transmitter,
    even if it is operated by radio link from some other
    location.
 D. The variable frequency oscillator (VFO) of the transmitter.
#ANSWER:A
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!2: What is the term for the operating position of an Amateur
    Station where the control operator function is performed?

 A. The operating desk.
 B. The control point.
 C. The station location.
 D. The manual control location.
#ANSWER:B
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!3: What is an Amateur EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION?

 A. A nondirected request for help or a distress signal relating to
    the immediate safety of human life or the immediate protection of
    property.
 B. Communication with the manufacturer of the Amateur's equipment in
    case of equipment failure.
 C. The only type of communications allowed in the Amateur Radio Service.
 D. Communications that must be left to the Public Safety Radio Services;
    e.g., I.Police and Fire officials.
#ANSWER:A
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!4: What is the term for an Amateur radiocommunication directly related
    to the immediate safety of the life of an individual?

 A. Immediate safety communication.
 B. Emergency communication.
 C. Third-party communication.
 D. Individual communication.
#ANSWER:B
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!5: What is the term for an Amateur radiocommunication directly
    related to the immediate protection of property?

 A. Emergency communication.
 B. Immediate communication.
 C. Property communication.
 D. Priority traffic.
#ANSWER:A
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!6: Under what circumstances does the FCC declare that a
    GENERAL STATE OF COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY exists?

 A. When a declaration of war is received from Congress.
 B. When the maximum usable frequency goes above 28 MHz.
 C. When communications facilities in Washington, DC, are
    disrupted.
 D. In the event of an emergency disrupting normally available
    communication facilities in any widespread area(s).
#ANSWER:D
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!7: How does an Amateur Operator request the FCC to declare
    that a general state of communications emergency exists?

 A. Communication with the FCC engineer-in-charge of the
    affected area.
 B. Communication with the U.S. senator or congressman for the
    area affected.
 C. Communication with the local Emergency Coordinator.
 D. Communication with the Chief of the FCC Private Radio Bureau.
#ANSWER:A
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!8: Notwithstanding the numerical limitations in the FCC Rules,
    how much transmitting power shall be used by an Amateur Station.

 A. There is no regulation other than the numerical limits.
 B. The minimum power level required to achieve S9 signal reports.
 C. The minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communication.
 D. The maximum power available, as long as it is under the allowable
    limit.
#ANSWER:C
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!9: What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an Amateur Station
    in beacon operation?

 A. 10 watts PEP output.
 B. 100 watts PEP output.
 C. 500 watts PEP output.
 D. 1500 watts PEP output.
#ANSWER:B
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!10: What is the maximum transmitting power permitted an Amateur Station
     on 146.52 MHz?

 A.  200 watts PEP output.
 B.  500 watts ERP.
 C. 1000 watts DC input.
 D. 1500 watts PEP output.
#ANSWER:D
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!11: Which language(s) must be used, when making the station
     identification by telephony?

 A. The language being used for the contact may be used if it
    is not English, providing the U.S. has a third-party traffic
    agreement with that country.
 B. English must be used for identification.
 C. Any language may be used, if the country which uses that language
    is a member of the International Telecommunication Union.
 D. The language being used for the contact must be used for
    identification purposes.
#ANSWER:B
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!12: What aid does the FCC recommend to assist in station
     identification when using telephony?

 A. A speech-compressor.
 B. Q signals.
 C. An internationally recognized phonetic alphabet.
 D. Distinctive phonetics, made up by the operator and easy to
    remember.
#ANSWER:C
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!13: What emission mode may always be used for station
     identification, regardless of the transmitting frequency?

 A. A1A.
 B. F1B.
 C. A2B.
 D. A3E.
#ANSWER:A
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!14: What must the control operator do while a third-party is
     participating in radiocommunications?

 A. If the third party holds a valid commercial radiotelegraph
    license, no supervision is necessary.
 B. The control operator must tune up and down 5 kHz from the
    transmitting frequency on another receiver, to insure that
    no interference is taking place.
 C. If a radio control link is available, the control operator
    may leave the room.
 D. The control operator must continuously monitor and supervise the
    radiocommunication to insure compliance with the rules.
#ANSWER:D
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!15: Under what circumstances, if any, may a third party assume the
     duties of the control operator of an Amateur Station?

 A. If the third party holds a valid commercial radiotelegraph
    license, he or she may act as control operator.
 B. Under no circumstances may a third party assume the functions
    of control operator.
 C. During Field Day, the third party may act as control operator.
 D. An Amateur Extra class licensee may designate a third party as
    control operator, if the station is operated above 450 MHz.
#ANSWER:B
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!16: What types of material compensation, if any, may be involved in
     third- party traffic transmitted by an Amateur Station?

 A. Payment of an amount agreed upon by the Amateur Operator and
    the parties involved.
 B. Assistance in maintenance of auxiliary station equipment.
 C. Donation of Amateur equipment to the control operator.
 D. No compensation may be accepted.
#ANSWER:D
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!17: What types of business communications, if any, may be
     transmitted by an Amateur Station on behalf of a third party?

 A. Section 97.57 specifically prohibits business communications
    in the Amateur service.
 B. Business communications involving the sale of Amateur
    radio equipment.
 C. Business communications involving an emergency,as defined
    in part 97.
 D. Business communications aiding a broadcast station.
#ANSWER:C
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!18: What is a ONE-WAY RADIOCOMMUNICATION?

 A. A communication in which propagation at the frequency in use
    supports signal travel in only one direction.
 B. A communication in which different emissions are used in each
    direction.
 C. A communication in which an Amateur Station transmits to and
    receives from a station in a radio service other than Amateur.
 D. A transmission to which no on-the-air response is desired or
    expected.
#ANSWER:D
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!19: What kind of one-way information bulletins may be transmitted
     by Amateur Stations?

 A. NOAA weather bulletins.
 B. Commuter traffic reports from local radio stations.
 C. Regularly scheduled announcements concerning Amateur Radio
    equipment for sale or trade.
 D. Bulletins consisting solely of information relating to
    Amateur Radio.
#ANSWER:D
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!20: What types of one-way Amateur Radiocommunications may
     be transmitted by an Amateur Station?

 A. Beacon operation, radio control, code practice, retransmission
    of other services.
 B. Beacon operation, radio control, transmitting an unmodulated
    carrier, NOAA weather bulletins.
 C. Beacon operation, radio control, information bulletins consisting
    solely of information relating to Amateur Radio, and emergency
    communications.
 D. Beacon operation, emergency-drill-practice transmissions, automatic
    retransmission of NOAA weather transmissions, code practice.
#ANSWER:C
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!21: What are the HF privileges authorized to a Technician
     control operator?

 A. 3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz (7050 to 7075 kHz when
    terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside
    Region 2, 14,100 to 14,150 kHz, 21,100 to 21,150 kHz, and
    28,100 to 28,150 kHz only.
 B. 3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz,7050 to 7075, kHz
    Region 2, 21,100 to 21,200 kHz, and 28,100 to 28,200 kHz only.
 C. 28,000 to 29,700 kHz only.
 D. 3700 to 3750 kHz, 7100 to 7150 kHz,7050 to 7075 kHz, Region 2,
    and 21,100 to 21,200 kHz only.
#ANSWER:B
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!22: Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 52.525 MHz.?

 A. Extra, Advanced only.
 B. Extra, Advanced, General only.
 C. Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only.
 D. Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice only.
#ANSWER:C
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!23: Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 146.52 MHz.?

 A. Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice only.
 B. Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only.
 C. Extra, Advanced, General only.
 D. Extra, Advanced only.
#ANSWER:B
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!24: Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 223.50 MHz.?

 A. Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice only.
 B. Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only.
 C. Extra, Advanced, General only.
 D. Extra, Advanced only.
#ANSWER:B
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!25: Which operator licenses authorize privileges on 446.0 MHz.?

 A. Extra, Advanced, General, Technician, Novice only.
 B. Extra, Advanced, General, Technician only.
 C. Extra, Advanced, General only.
 D. Extra, Advanced only.
#ANSWER:B
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!26: On what frequencies within the 6 meter band may emission
     F3E be transmitted?

 A. 50.0 - 54.0 MHz.
 B. 50.1 - 54.0 MHz.
 C. 51.0 - 54.0 MHz.
 D. 52.0 - 54.0 MHz.
#ANSWER:B
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!27: On what frequencies within the 2 meter band may emission
     F3F be transmitted?

 A. 144.1 - 148.0 MHz.
 B. 146.0 - 148.0 MHz.
 C. 144.0 - 148.0 MHz.
 D. 146.0 - 148.0 MHz.
#ANSWER:A
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!28: What is the nearest to the band edge an Amateur Station's
     transmitting frequency should be set?

 A. 3 kHz for single sideband and 1 kHz for CW.
 B. 1 kHz for single sideband and 3 kHz for CW.
 C. 1.5 kHz for single sideband and 0.5 kHz for CW.
 D. As near as the operator desires, providing that no sideband,
    harmonic, or spurious emission (in excess of that legally
    permitted) falls outside the band.
#ANSWER:D
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!29: When selecting a transmitting frequency, what allowance should
     be made for sideband emissions resulting from keying or modulation?

 A. The sidebands must be adjacent to the authorized Amateur radio
    frequency band in use.
 B. The sidebands must be harmonically related frequencies that fall
    outside of the Amateur Radio frequency band in use.
 C. The sidebands must be confined within the authorized Amateur Radio
    frequency band occupied by the carrier.
 D. The sidebands must fall outside of the Amateur radio frequency band
    in use so as to prevent interference to other Amateur Radio Stations.
#ANSWER:C
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!30: What is the maximum mean output power an Amateur Station is
     permitted in order to operate under the special rules for
     radio control of remote model craft and vehicles?

 A. One watt.
 B. One milliwatt.
 C. Two watts.
 D. Three watts.
#ANSWER:A
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!31: What information must be indicated on the writing affixed to the
     transmitter in order to operate under the special rules for radio
     control of remote model craft and vehicles?

 A. Station call sign.
 B. Station call sign and operating times.
 C. Station call sign and licensee's name and address.
 D. Station call sign, class of license, and operating times.
#ANSWER:C
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!32: What are the station identification requirements for an Amateur
     Station operated under the special rules for radio control of
     remote model craft and vehicles?

 A. Once every ten minutes, and at the beginning and end of each
    transmission.
 B. Once every ten minutes.
 C. At the beginning and end of each transmission.
 D. Station identification is not required.
#ANSWER:D
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!33: Where must the writing indicating the station call sign and the
     licensee's name and address be affixed in order to operate under
     the special rules for radio control of remote craft vehicles?

 A. It must be in the operator's possession.
 B. It must be affixed to the transmitter.
 C. It must be affixed to the craft or vehicle.
 D. It must be filed with the nearest FCC Field Office.
#ANSWER:B
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!34: What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B
     transmission between 28 and 50 MHz?

 A. 56 kilobaud.
 B. 19.6 kilobaud.
 C. 1200 baud.
 D. 300 baud.
#ANSWER:C
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!35: What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B
     transmission between 50 and 220 MHz?

 A. 56 kilobaud.
 B. 19.6 kilobaud.
 C. 1200 baud.
 D. 300 baud.
#ANSWER:B
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!36: What is the maximum sending speed permitted for an emission F1B
     transmission above 220 MHz?

 A. 300 baud.
 B. 1200 baud.
 C. 19.6 kilobaud.
 D. 56 kilobaud.
#ANSWER:D
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!37: What is the maximum frequency shift permitted for emission F1B
     when transmitted below 50-MHz.?

 A. 100 Hz.
 B. 500 Hz.
 C. 1000 Hz.
 D. 5000 Hz.
#ANSWER:C
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!38: What is the maximum frequency shift permitted for emission F1B
     when transmitted above 50-MHz.?

 A. 100 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater.
 B. 500 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater.
 C. 1000 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater.
 D. 5000 Hz or the sending speed, in bauds, whichever is greater.
#ANSWER:C
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!39: What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an Amateur Station
     transmission between 50 and 220 MHz. using a non-standard
     digital code?

 A. 20 kHz.
 B. 50 kHz.
 C. 80 kHz.
 D. 100 kHz.
#ANSWER:A
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!40: What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an Amateur Station
     transmission between 220 and 902 MHz. using a non-standard
     digital code?

 A. 20 kHz.
 B. 50 kHz.
 C. 80 kHz.
 D. 100 kHz.
#ANSWER:D
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!41: What is the maximum bandwidth permitted an Amateur Station
     transmission above 902 MHz. using a non-standard digital code?

 A. 20 kHz.
 B. 100 kHz.
 C. 200 kHz., as defined by Section 97.66(g).
 D. Any bandwidth, providing that the emission is in accordance with
    Section 97.63(b) and 97.73(c).
#ANSWER:D
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!42: What is meant by the term BROADCASTING?

 A. The dissemination of radio communications intended to be received
    by the public directly or by intermediary relay stations.
 B. Retransmission by automatic means of programs or signals emanating
    from any class of station other than Amateur.
 C. The transmission of any one-way radio communication, regardless
    of purpose or content.
 D. Any one-way or two-way radio communication involving more than two
    stations.
#ANSWER:A
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!43: What classes of radio stations may be automatically retransmitted
     by an Amateur Station?

 A. FCC licensed commercial stations.
 B. Federally or state-authorized Civil Defense stations.
 C. Amateur radio stations.
 D. National Weather Service bulletin stations.
#ANSWER:C
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!44: Under what circumstances, if any, may a broadcast station retransmit
     the signal from an Amateur Station?

 A. Under no circumstances.
 B. When the Amateur Station is not used for any activity directly
    related to program production or news gathering for broadcast
    purposes.
 C. If the station rebroadcasting the signal feels that such action
    would benefit the public.
 D. When no other forms of communication exist.
#ANSWER:B
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!45: Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station retransmit
     a NOAA weather station broadcast?

 A. If the NOAA weather broadcast is taped and retransmitted later.
 B. If a General State of Communications Emergency is declared by the
    FCC.
 C. If permission is granted by NOAA for Amateur retransmission of the
    broadcast.
 D. Under no circumstances.
#ANSWER:D
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!46: Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station be used for
     an activity related to program production or news gathering for
     broadcast purposes?

 A. The programs or news produced with the assistance of an Amateur
    Station must be taped for broadcast at a later time.
 B. An Amateur Station may be used for news gathering and program
    production only by NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO.
 C. Under no circumstances.
 D. Programs or news produced with the assistance of an Amateur Station
    must mention the call sign of the station.
#ANSWER:C
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!47: Under what circumstances, if any, may singing be transmitted by an
     Amateur Station?

 A. When the singing produces no dissonances or spurious emissions.
 B. When it is used to jam an illegal transmission.
 C. Only above 1215 MHz.
 D. Transmitting music is not permitted in the Amateur Service.
#ANSWER:D
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!48: Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station transmit
     radiocommunications containing obscene words?

 A. Obscene words are permitted when they do not cause interference to
    any other radio communication or signal.
 B. Obscene words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions.
 C. Obscene words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through
    repeaters or auxiliary stations.
 D. Obscene words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among
    Amateurs that they should not be used on the air.
#ANSWER:B
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!49: Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station transmit
     radiocommunications containing indecent words?

 A. Indecent words are permitted when they do not cause interference to
    any other radio communication or signal.
 B. Indecent words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through
    repeaters or auxiliary stations.
 C. Indecent words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among
    Amateurs that they should not be used on the air.
 D. Indecent words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions.
#ANSWER:D
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!50: Under what circumstances, if any, may an Amateur Station transmit
     radiocommunications containing profane words?

 A. Profane words are permitted when they are not retransmitted through
    repeaters or auxiliary stations.
 B. Profane words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among
    Amateurs that they should not be used on the air.
 C. Profane words are prohibited in Amateur Radio transmissions.
 D. Profane words are permitted when they do not cause interference to
    any other radio communication or signal.
#ANSWER:C
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!51: What is the meaning of: "Your report is five seven...."?

 A. Your signal is perfectly readable and moderately strong.
 B. Your signal is perfectly readable, but weak.
 C. Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty.
 D. Your signal is perfectly readable with near pure tone.
#ANSWER:A
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!52: What is the meaning of: "Your report is three three.."?

 A. Your signal is readable with considerable difficulty and weak in
    strength.
 B. The station is located at latitude 33 degrees.
 C. The contact is serial number thirty three.
 D. The contact is unreadable, very weak in strength.
#ANSWER:A
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!53: What is the meaning of: "Your report is plus 20dB..."?

 A. Your signal strength has increased by a factor of 100.
 B. Repeat your transmission on a frequency 20 kHz higher.
 C. The bandwidth of your signal is 20 decibels above linearity.
 D. A relative signal strength meter reading is 20 decibels
    greater than strength 9.
#ANSWER:D
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!54: How should the audio gain control be adjusted on an emission F3E
     transmitter?

 A. For proper deviation on modulation peaks.
 B. For maximum, non-clipped amplitude on modulation peaks.
 C. For moderate movement of the ALC meter on modulation peaks.
 D. For a dip in plate current.
#ANSWER:A
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!55: How is the call sign WE5TZD stated phonetically?

 A. Whiskey Echo Foxtrot Tango Zulu Delta.
 B. Washington England Five Tokyo Zanzibar Denmark.
 C. Whiskey Echo Five Tango Zulu Delta.
 D. Whiskey Easy Five Tear Zebra Dog.
#ANSWER:C
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!56: How is the call sign KC4HRM stated phonetically?

 A. Kilo Charlie Four Hotel Romeo Mike.
 B. Kilowatt Charlie Four Hotel Roger Mexico.
 C. Kentucky Canada Four Honolulu Radio Mexico.
 D. Charlie Foxtrot Hotel Roger Mary.
#ANSWER:A
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!57: How is the call sign AF6PSQ stated phonetically?

 A. America Florida Six Portugal Spain Quebec.
 B. Adam Frank Six Peter Sugar Queen.
 C. Alpha Fox Sierra Papa Santiago Queen.
 D. Alpha Foxtrot Six Papa Sierra Quebec.
#ANSWER:D
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!58: How is the call sign NB8LXG stated phonetically?

 A. November Bravo Eight Lima Xray Golf.
 B. Nancy Baker Eight Love Xray George.
 C. Norway Boston Eight London Xray Germany.
 D. November Bravo Eight Xray Germany.
#ANSWER:A
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!59: How is the call sign KJ1UOI stated phonetically?

 A. King John One Uncle Oboe Ida.
 B. Kilowatt George India Uncle Oscar India.
 C. Kilo Juliette One Uniform Oscar India.
 D. Kentucy Juliette One United Ontario Indiana.
#ANSWER:C
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!60: How is the call sign WV2BPZ stated phonetically?

 A. Whisky Victor Two Bravo Papa Zulu.
 B. Willie Victor Two Bravo Papa Zulu.
 C. Whiskey Victor Tango Bravo Papa Zulu.
 D. Willie Virginia Two Boston Peter Zanzibar.
#ANSWER:A
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!61: How is the call sign NY3CTJ stated phonetically?

 A. Norway Yokohama Three California Tokyo Japan.
 B. Nancy Yankee Three Cat Texas Jackrabbit.
 C. Norway Yesterday Three Charlie Texas Juliette.
 D. November Yankee Three Charlie Tango Juliette.
#ANSWER:D
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!62: How is the call sign KG7DRV stated phonetically?

 A. Kilo Golf Seven Denver Radio Venezuela.
 B. Kilo Golf Seven Delta Romeo Victor.
 C. King John Seven Dog Radio Victor.
 D. Kilowatt George Seven Delta Romeo Video.
#ANSWER:B
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!63: How is the call sign WX9HKS stated phonetically?

 A. Whiskey Xray Nine Kilo Sierra
 B. Willie Xray November Hotel King Sierra
 C. Washington Xray Nine Honolulu Kentucky Santiago
 D. Whiskey Xray Nine Henry King Sugar
#ANSWER:A
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!64: How is the call sign AE0LQY stated phonetically?

 A. Able Easy Zero Lima Quebec Yankee
 B. Arizona Equador Zero London Queen Yesterday
 C. Alpha Echo Zero Lima Quebec Yankee
 D. Able Easy Zero Love Queen Yoke
#ANSWER:C
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!65: What is meant by the term AMTOR?

 A. AMTOR is a system using two separate antennas with a common receiver
    to reduce transmission errors.
 B. AMTOR is a system in which the transmitter feeds two antennas, at
    right angles to each other, to reduce transmission errors.
 C. AMTOR is a system using independent sideband to reduce transmission
    errors.
 D. AMTOR is a system of using error detection and correction to reduce
    transmission errors.
#ANSWER:D
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!66: What is the most common frequency shift for emission F2B
     transmissions in the Amateur VHF bands?

 A. 85 Hz.
 B. 170 Hz.
 C. 425 Hz.
 D. 850 Hz.
#ANSWER:B
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!67: What is an RTTY MAILBOX?

 A. A QSL Bureau for teletype DX cards.
 B. An open net for RTTY operators.
 C. An address to which RTTY operators may write for technical
 assistance.
 D. A system by which messages may be stored electronically for later
    retrieval.
#ANSWER:D
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!68: What is the purpose of transmitting a string of ' RYRYRYRYRYRY '
     characters in RTTY?

 A. It is the RTTY equivalent of CQ.
 B. Since it represents alternate upper and lower case signals, it is
    used to assist the receiving operator check the shift mechanism.
 C. Since it contains alternate Mark and Space frequencies, it is a check
    on proper operation of the transmitting and receiving equipment.
 D. It is sent at the beginning of an important message to activate
    stations equipped with SELCAL and Autostart.
#ANSWER:C
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!69: How should a contact be initiated through a station in repeater
     operation?

 A. Say "breaker, breaker 79."
 B. Call the desired station and then identify your own station.
 C. Call "CQ" three times and identify three times.
 D. Wait for a "CQ" to be called and then answer it.
#ANSWER:B
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!70: Why should users of a station in repeater operation pause briefly
     between transmissions?

 A. To check the SWR of the repeater.
 B. To reach for pencil and paper for third party traffic.
 C. To listen for any hams wanting to break in.
 D. To dial up the repeater's autopatch.
#ANSWER:C
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!71: Why should users of a station in repeater operation keep their
     transmissions short and thoughtful?

 A. A long transmission may prevent someone with an emergency from using
    the repeater.
 B. To see if the receiving station operator is still awake.
 C. To give any non-hams that are listening a chance to respond.
 D. To keep long distance charges down.
#ANSWER:A
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!72: Why should simplex be used where possible instead of using a station
     in repeater operation?

 A. Farther distances can be reached.
 B. To avoid long distance toll charges.
 C. To avoid tying up the repeater unnecessarily.
 D. To permit the testing of the effectiveness of your antenna.
#ANSWER:C
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!73: What is the proper procedure to break into an ongoing QSO
     through a station in repeater operation?

 A. Wait for the end of a transmission and start calling.
 B. Shout, "Break, Break!" to show that you're eager to join the
    conversation.
 C. Turn on your 100 watt amplifier and override whoever is talking.
 D. During a break between transmissions, send your call sign.
#ANSWER:D
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!74: What is the purpose of Repeater Operation.

 A. To cut your power bill by using someone's higher power system.
 B. To enable mobile and low power stations to extend their usable range.
 C. To reduce your telephone bill.
 D. To call the ham radio distributor 50 miles away.
#ANSWER:B
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!75: What is a REPEATER FREQUENCY COORDINATOR?

 A. Someone who coordinates the assembly of a repeater station.
 B. Someone who provides advice on what kind of system to buy.
 C. The club's repeater trustee.
 D. A person of group that recommends frequency pairs for repeater usage.
#ANSWER:D
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!76: What is the usual Input/Output frequency separation for stations in
     repeater operation in the 2 meter band?

 A. 1 MHz.
 B. 1.6 MHz.
 C. 170 Hz.
 D. 0.6 MHz.
#ANSWER:D
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!77: What is the usual Input/Output frequency separation for stations in
     repeater operation in the 70 centimeter band?

 A. 1.6 MHz.
 B. 5 MHz.
 C. 600 kHz.
 D. 5 kHz.
#ANSWER:B
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!78: What is the usual Input/Output frequency separation for a 6 meter
     station in repeater operation?

 A. 1 MHz.
 B. 600 kHz.
 C. 1.6 MHz.
 D. 20 kHz.
#ANSWER:A
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!79: What is the usual Input/Output frequency separation for a 1.25 meter
     station in repeater operation?

 A. 1000 kHz.
 B. 600 kHz.
 C. 1600 kHz.
 D. 1.6 GHz.
#ANSWER:C
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!80: Why should local Amateur communications be conducted on VHF and UHF
     frequencies?

 A. To minimize interference on HF bands capable of long distance skywave
    communication.
 B. Because greater output power is permitted on VHF and UHF.
 C. Because HF transmissions are not propagated locally.
 D. Because absorption is greater at VHF and UHF frequencies.
#ANSWER:A
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!81: How can On-The-Air transmissions be minimized during a lengthy
     transmitter testing or loading up procedure?

 A. Use a dummy antenna.
 B. Choose an unoccupied frequency.
 C. Use a non-resonant antenna.
 D. Use a resonant antenna that requires no loading up procedure.
#ANSWER:A
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!82: When a frequency conflict arises between a simplex operation and a
     repeater operation, why does good Amateur practice call for the
     simplex operation to move to another frequency?

 A. The repeater's output power can be turned up to ruin the front end of
    the station in simplex operation.
 B. There are more repeaters than simplex operators.
 C. Changing the repeater's frequency is not practical.
 D. Changing a repeater frequency requires the authorization of the
    Federal Communications Commission.
#ANSWER:C
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!83: What is the proper Q signal to use to determine whether a frequency
     is in use before making a transmission?

 A. QRL?
 B. QRU?
 C. QRV?
 D. QRZ?
#ANSWER:A
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!84: What is meant by "Making The Repeater Time Out"?

 A. The repeater's battery supply has run out.
 B. The repeater's transmission time limit has expired during
    a single transmission.
 C. The warranty on the repeater duplexer has expired.
 D. The repeater is in need of repairs.
#ANSWER:B
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!85: During the commuter rush hours, which types of operation should
     relinquish the use of the repeater?

 A. Mobile operators.
 B. Low power stations.
 C. Highway traffic information nets.
 D. Third-party traffic nets.
#ANSWER:D
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!86: What is the proper distress calling procedure when using telephony?

 A. Transmit MAYDAY.
 B. Transmit QRRR.
 C. Transmit QRZ.
 D. Transmit SOS.
#ANSWER:A
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!87: What is the proper distress calling procedure when using telegraphy?

 A. Transmit MAYDAY.
 B. Transmit QRRR.
 C. Transmit QRZ.
 D. Transmit SOS.
#ANSWER:D
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!88: What is the IONOSPHERE?

 A. That part of the upper atmosphere where enough ions and
    free electrons exist to affect radio wave propagation.
 B. The boundary between two air masses of different temperature
    and humidity, along which radio waves can travel.
 C. The ball that goes on the top of a mobile whip antenna.
 D. That part of the atmosphere where weather takes place.
#ANSWER:A
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!89: Which Ionospheric layer limits daytime radiocommunications
     in the 80 meter band to short distances?

 A. D layer.
 B. F1 layer.
 C. E layer.
 D. F2 layer.
#ANSWER:A
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!90: What is the region of the outer atmosphere which makes long distance
     radiocommunications possible as a result of bending of radio waves?

 A. Troposphere.
 B. Stratosphere.
 C. Magnetosphere.
 D. Ionosphere.
#ANSWER:D
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!91: Which layer of the Ionosphere is mainly responsible for long
      distance sky wave radiocommunication?

 A. D layer.
 B. E layer.
 C. F1 layer.
 D. F2 layer.
#ANSWER:D
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!92: What are the two distinct sublayers of the F layer during the
     daytime?

 A. Troposphere and Stratosphere.
 B. F1 and F2.
 C. Electrostatic and Electromagnetic.
 D. D and E.
#ANSWER:B
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!93: What is the lowest region of the Ionosphere that is useful for long
     distance radio wave propagation?

 A. The D layer.
 B. The E layer.
 C. The F1 layer.
 D. The F2 layer.
#ANSWER:B
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!94: What type of solar radiation is most responsible for ionization in
      the outer atmosphere?

 A. Thermal.
 B. Ionized particle.
 C. Ultraviolet.
 D. Microwave.
#ANSWER:C
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!95: What is the lowest Ionospheric layer?

 A. The A layer.
 B. The D layer.
 C. The E layer.
 D. The F layer.
#ANSWER:B
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!96: What is the region of the outer atmosphere which makes Long Distance
     radiocommunications possible as a result of bending of the radio
     waves?

 A. The Ionosphere.
 B. The Troposphere.
 C. The Magnetosphere.
 D. The Stratosphere.
#ANSWER:A
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!97: Which layer of the Ionosphere is most responsible for absorption of
     radio signals during daylight hours?

 A. The E layer.
 B. The F1 layer.
 E. The F2 layer.
 D. The D layer.
#ANSWER:D
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!98: When is Ionospheric absorption most pronounced?

 A. When radio waves enter the D Layer at low angles.
 B. When Tropospheric ducting occurs.
 C. When radio waves travel to the F Layer.
 D. When a temperature inversion occurs.
#ANSWER:A
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!99: During daylight hours, what effect does the D Layer
      of the Ionosphere have on 80 meter radio waves?

 A. The D Layer absorbs the signals.
 B. The D Layer bends the radio waves out into space.
 C. The D Layer refracts the radio waves back to Earth.
 D. The D Layer has little or no effect on 80 meter radio wave
    propagation.
#ANSWER:A
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!100: What causes IONOSPHERIC ABSORPTION of radio wave?

 A. A lack of D Layer ionization.
 B. D Layer ionization.
 C. The presence of ionized clouds in the E Layer.
 D. Splitting of the F Layer.
#ANSWER:B
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!101: What is the highest radio frequency that will be refracted back to
      Earth called?

 A. Lowest Usable Frequency.
 B. Optimum Working Frequency.
 C. Ultra High Frequency.
 D. Critical Frequency.
#ANSWER:D
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!102: What causes the MAXIMUM USABLE FREQUENCY to vary?

 A. Variations in the temperature of the air at Ionospheric levels.
 B. Upper atmospheric wind patterns.
 C. Intensity of auroral activity.
 D. The amount of ultraviolet and other types of radiation received
    from the Sun.
#ANSWER:D
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!103: What does the term MAXIMUM USABLE FREQUENCY refer to?

 A. The maximum frequency that allows a radio signal to reach its
    destination in a single hop.
 B. The minimum frequency that allows a radio signal to reach its
    destination in a single hop.
 C. The maximum frequency that allows a radio signal to be absorbed
    in the lowest Ionospheric layer.
 D. The minimum frequency that allows a radio signal to be absorbed in
    the lowest Ionospheric layer.
#ANSWER:A
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!104: What is usually the condition of the Ionosphere just before
      sunrise?

 A. Atmospheric attenuation is at a maximum.
 B. Ionization is at a maximum.
 C. The E layer is above the F layer.
 D. Ionization is at a minimum.
#ANSWER:D
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!105: At what time of day does maximum ionization of the Ionosphere
      occur?

 A. Dusk.
 B. Midnight.
 C. Dawn.
 D. Midday.
#ANSWER:D
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!106: Which two daytime Ionospheric layers combine into one layer at
      night?

 A. E and F1.
 B. D and E.
 C. E1 and E2.
 D. F1 and F2.
#ANSWER:D
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!107: Minimum ionization of the Ionosphere occurs daily at what time?

 A. Shortly before Dawn.
 B. Just after Midday.
 C. Just after Dusk.
 D. Shortly before Midnight.
#ANSWER:A
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!108: When two stations are within each other's skip zone on the
      frequency being used, what mode of propagation would it be
      desirable to use?

 A. Ground Wave propagation.
 B. Sky Wave propagation.
 C. Scatter Mode propagation.
 D. Ionospheric Ducting propagation.
#ANSWER:C
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!109: When is E Layer ionization at a maximum?

 A. Dawn.
 B. Midday.
 C. Dusk.
 D. Midnight.
#ANSWER:B
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!110: WHAT is the transmission path of a wave that travel
      directly from the transmitting antenna to the receiving
      antenna called?

 A. Line of sight.
 B. The sky wave.
 C. The linear wave.
 D. The plane wave.
#ANSWER:A
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!111: How are VHF signals within the range of the visible horizon
      propagated?

 A. By sky wave.
 B. By direct wave.
 C. By plane wave.
 D. By geometric wave.
#ANSWER:B
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!112: Ducting occurs in which region of the atmosphere?

 A. F2.
 B. Ionosphere.
 C. Stratosphere.
 D. Troposphere.
#ANSWER:D
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!113: What effect does tropospheric bending have on 2 meter radio waves?

 A. It increases the distance over which they can be transmitted.
 B. It decreases the distance over which they can be transmitted.
 C. It tends to garble 2 meter phone transmissions.
 D. It reverses the sideband of 2 meter phone transmissions.
#ANSWER:A
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!114: What atmospheric phenomenon causes tropospheric ducting of radio
      waves?

 A. A very low pressure area.
 B. An Aurora to the North.
 C. Lightning between the transmitting and receiving station.
 D. A temperature inversion.
#ANSWER:D
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!115: Tropospheric ducting occurs as a result of what phenomenon?

 A. A temperature inversion.
 B. Sun spots.
 C. An Aurora to the North.
 D. Lightning between the transmitting and receiving station.
#ANSWER:A
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!116: What atmospheric phenomenon causes VHF radio waves to be propagated
      several hundred miles through stable air masses over oceans?

 A. Presence of a maritime polar air mass.
 B. A widespread temperature inversion.
 C. An overcast of cirriform clouds.
 D. Atmospheric pressure of roughly 29 inches of Mercury or higher.
#ANSWER:B
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!117: In what frequency range does tropospheric ducting occur most often?

 A. LF.
 B. MF.
 C. HF.
 D. VHF.
#ANSWER:D
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!118: Where should the Green wire in an AC line cord be attached in a
      power supply?

 A. To the fuse.
 B. To the "hot" side of the power switch.
 C. To the chassis.
 D. To the meter.
#ANSWER:C
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!119: Where should the Black (or Red) wire in a three wire line cord be
      attached in a power supply?

 A. To the filter capacitor.
 B. To the DC ground.
 C. To the chassis.
 D. To the fuse.
#ANSWER:D
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!120: Where should the White wire in a three wire line cord be attached
      in a power supply.

 A. To the fuse.
 B. To one side of the transformer's primary winding.
 C. To the Black wire.
 D. To the rectifier junction.
#ANSWER:B
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!121: Why is the retaining screw in one terminal of a light socket
      made of brass, while the other one is silver colored?

 A. To prevent galvanic action.
 B. To indicate correct polarity.
 C. To better conduct current.
 D. To reduce skin effect.
#ANSWER:B
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!122: How much electrical current flowing through the Human Body is
      usually fatal?

 A. As little as 100 milliamperes may be fatal.
 B. Approximately 10 amperes is required to be fatal.
 C. More than 20 amperes is needed to kill a human being.
 D. No amount of current will harm you. Voltages of
    over 2000 volts are always fatal, however.
#ANSWER:A
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!123: What is the minimum voltage considered to be dangerous to humans?

 A. 30 volts.
 B. 100 volts.
 C. 1000 volts.
 D. 2000 volts.
#ANSWER:A
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!124: Where should the Main Power line switch for a High Voltage Power
      Supply be situated?

 A. Inside the cabinet, to interrupt power when the cabinet is opened.
 B. On the rear panel of the High Voltage Supply.
 C. Where it can be seen and reached easily.
 D. This supply should not be switch operated.
#ANSWER:C
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!125: How much electrical current flowing through the Human Body is
      usually painful?

 A. As little as 50 milliamperes may be painful.
 B. Approximately 10 amperes is required to be painful.
 C. More than 20 amperes is needed to be painful to a human being.
 D. No amount of current will be painful.  Voltages of
    over 2000 volts are always painful, however.
#ANSWER:A
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!126: Where in the antenna transmission line should a Peak Reading
      Wattmeter be attached to determine the transmitter power output?

 A. At the transmitter output.
 B. At the antenna feedpoint.
 C. One Half wavelength from the antenna feedpoint.
 D. One Quarter wavelength from the transmitter output.
#ANSWER:A
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!127: If a directional rf wattmeter indicates 90 Watts forward power and
      10 Watts reflected power, what is the actual transmitter forward
      power?

 A. 10 watts.
 B. 80 watts.
 C. 90 watts.
 D. 100 watts.
#ANSWER:B
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!128: If a directional rf wattmeter indicates 96 Watts forward power and
      4 Watts reflected power, what is the actual transmitter forward
      power?

 A. 80 watts.
 B. 88 watts.
 C. 92 watts.
 D. 100 watts.
#ANSWER:C
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!129: What is a MULTIMETER?

 A. An instrument capable of reading SWR and power.
 B. An instrument capable of reading resistance, capacitance and
    inductance.
 C. An instrument capable of reading resistance and reactance.
 D. An instrument capable of reading voltage, current and resistance.
#ANSWER:D
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!130: How can the range of a voltmeter be extended?

 A. By adding resistance in series with the circuit under test.
 B. By adding resistance parallel to the circuit under test.
 C. By adding resistance in series with the meter.
 D. By adding resistance parallel to the meter.
#ANSWER:C
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!131: How is a voltmeter typically connected to a circuit?

 A. In series with the circuit.
 B. In parallel with the circuit.
 C. In quadrature with the circuit.
 D. In phase with the circuit.
#ANSWER:B
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!132: How can the range of an ammeter be extended?

 A. By adding resistance in series with the circuit under test.
 B. By adding resistance parallel to the circuit under test.
 C. By adding resistance in series with the meter.
 D. By adding resistance parallel to the meter.
#ANSWER:D
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!133: What is a MARKER GENERATOR?

 A. A high stability oscillator that generates a series of reference
    signals at known frequency intervals.
 B. A low stability oscillator that "Sweeps" through a band of
    frequencies.
 C. An oscillator often used in aircraft to determine the craft's
    location relative the inner and outer markers at airports.
 D. A high stability oscillator whose output frequency and amplitude can
    be varied over a wide range.
#ANSWER:A
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!134: What piece of test equipment provides a variable frequency signal
      which can be used to check the frequency response of a circuit?

 A. Frequency Counter.
 B. Distortion Meter.
 C. Deviation Meter.
 D. Signal Generator.
#ANSWER:D
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!135: What type of circuit is used to inject a frequency calibration
      signal into a communications receiver?

 A. A product detector.
 B. A receiver incremental tuning circuit.
 C. A balanced modulator.
 D. A crystal calibrator.
#ANSWER:D
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!136: How is a MARKER GENERATOR used?

 A. To calibrate the tuning dial on a receiver.
 B. To calibrate the volume control on a receiver.
 C. To test the amplitude linearity of an SSB transmitter.
 D. To test the frequency deviation of an FM transmitter.
#ANSWER:A
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!137: When adjusting a transmitter filter circuit, what device is
      connected to the transmitter output?

 A. Multimeter.
 B. Litz wires.
 C. Receiver.
 D. Dummy antenna.
#ANSWER:D
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#138: What is a REFLECTOMETER?

 A. An instrument used to measure signals reflector from the Ionosphere.
 B. An instrument used to measure Standing Wave Ratio.
 C. An instrument used to measure transmission line impedance.
 D. An instrument used to measure radiation resistance.
#ANSWER:B
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!139: For best accuracy when adjusting the impedance match between an
      antenna and feedline, where should the match indicating device be
      inserted for best accuracy?

 A. At the antenna feedpoint.
 B. At the transmitter.
 C. At the midpoint of the feedline.
 D. Anywhere along the feedline.
#ANSWER:A
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!140: What is the device that can indicate impedance mismatches in an
      antenna system?

 A. A field strength meter.
 B. A set of lecher wires.
 C. A wavemeter.
 D. A reflectometer.
#ANSWER:D
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!141: What is a REFLECTOMETER?

 A. An instrument used to measure signals reflector from the
    Ionosphere.
 B. An instrument used to measure Standing Wave Ratio.
 C. An instrument used to measure transmission line impedance.
 D. An instrument used to measure radiation resistance.
#ANSWER:B
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!142: Where should a reflectometer be inserted into a long antenna
      transmission line in order to obtain the most valid Standing
      Wave Ratio indication?

 A. At any Quarter Wavelength interval along the transmission line.
 B. At the receiver end.
 C. At the antenna end.
 D. At any even Half Wavelength interval along the transmission line.
#ANSWER:C
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!143: What result might be expected when using a Speech Processor
      with an emission J3E transmitter?

 A. A lower plate-current reading.
 B. A less natural-sounding voice.
 C. A cooler operating power supply.
 D. Greater PEP output.
#ANSWER:B
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!144: What is a TRANSMATCH?

 A. A device for varying the resonant frequency of an antenna.
 B. A device for varying the impedance presented to the transmitter.
 C. A device for varying the tuning rate of the transmitter.
 D. A device for varying the electrical length of an antenna.
#ANSWER:B
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!145: What is BALANCED LINE?

 A. Feed line with one conductor connected to ground.
 B. Feed line with both conductors connected to ground to balance
    out harmonics.
 C. Feed line with the outer conductor connected to ground at even
    intervals.
 D. Feed line with neither conductor connected to ground.
#ANSWER:D
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!146: What is an UNBALANCED LINE?

 A. Feed line with neither conductor connected to ground.
 B. Feed line with both conductors connected to ground to balance
    out harmonics.
 C. Feed line with one conductor connected to ground.
 D. Feed line with the outer conductor connected
    to ground at even intervals.
#ANSWER:C
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!147: What is a BALUN?

 A. A device for using an unbalanced line to supply power to a balanced
    load, or vice versa.
 B. A device to match impedances between two coaxial lines.
 C. A device used to connect a microphone to a balanced modulator.
 D. A counterbalance used with an azimuth/elevation rotator system.
#ANSWER:A
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!148: What is the purpose of an Antenna Matching Circuit?

 A. To measure the impedance of the antenna.
 B. To compare the radiation patterns of two antennas.
 C. To measure the SWR of an antenna.
 D. To match impedances within the antenna system.
#ANSWER:D
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!149: How is a TRANSMATCH used?

 A. It is connected between a transmitter and an antenna system, and
    tuned for minimum SWR at the transmitter.
 B. It is connected between a transmitter and an antenna system and tuned
    for minimum SWR at the antenna.
 C. It is connected between a transmitter and an antenna system, and
    tuned for minimum impedance.
 D. It is connected between a transmitter and a dummy load, and tuned for
    maximum output power.
#ANSWER:A
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!150: What is a DUMMY ANTENNA?

 A. An isotopic radiator.
 B. A nonradiating load for a transmitter.
 C. An antenna used as a reference for gain measurements.
 D. The image of an antenna, located below ground.
#ANSWER:B
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!151: Of what material may a dummy antenna be made?

 A. A wire-wound resistor.
 B. A noninductive resistor.
 C. A diode and resistor combination.
 D. A coil and capacitor combination.
#ANSWER:B
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