General exam question G1C06
Subelement G1, COMMISSION’S RULES· Group G1C · 47 CFR §97.313
G1C06 · §97.313
What is the limit for transmitter power on the 1.8 MHz band?
- A.200 watts PEP output
- B.1000 watts PEP output
- C.1200 watts PEP output
- D.1500 watts PEP output (correct answer)
WhyThe 160-meter band also carries the standard 1500 watts PEP output limit. 160 meters also carries the standard 1500 watts PEP output limit under §97.313, answer D. The lower figures in A, B, and C all undersell the actual ceiling on this band.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2023-2027 NCVEC Element 3 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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