Technician · T1
COMMISSION’S RULES
The legal foundation: what the FCC lets you do on which frequencies, how call signs work, and the rules around identifying your station and interference.
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68 questions across 6 groups
Group T1A
- T1A01Which of the following is part of the Basis and Purpose of the Amateur Radio Service?
- T1A02Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States?
- T1A03What do the FCC rules state regarding the use of a phonetic alphabet for station identification in the Amateur Radio Service?
- T1A04How do you receive official notification of your new license and call sign after passing the exam?
- T1A05What proves that the FCC has issued an operator/primary license grant?
- T1A06On which of the following HF frequencies can automatically controlled amateur propagation beacons be found?
- T1A07What is the FCC Part 97 definition of a space station?
- T1A08Who recommends transmit/receive channels for repeater and auxiliary stations?
- T1A09Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?
- T1A10Besides an FCC-issued amateur operator license, what is required to be the control operator of a Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Station?
- T1A11Which of the following is prohibited?
Group T1B
- T1B01Which of the following frequency ranges are available for phone operation by Technician licensees?
- T1B02Which of the following U.S. amateur radio operators are allowed to contact the International Space Station (ISS) on VHF bands?
- T1B03Which frequency is in the 6-meter amateur band?
- T1B04Which amateur band includes 146.52 MHz?
- T1B05Which of the following bands include frequencies where Technicians are authorized to use digital modes such as FT8?
- T1B06On which HF bands does a Technician class operator have phone privileges?
- T1B07Which of the following VHF/UHF band segments are limited to CW only?
- T1B08How are US amateurs restricted in segments of bands where the Amateur Radio Service is secondary?
- T1B09Why should you not set your transmit frequency to be exactly at the edge of an amateur band or sub-band?
- T1B10Where may SSB phone be used in amateur bands above 50 MHz?
- T1B11What is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators in their HF band segments?
- T1B12Except for some specific restrictions, what is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators using frequencies above 30 MHz?
Group T1C
- T1C01For which classes of amateur radio licenses does the FCC currently issue new licenses?
- T1C02Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?
- T1C03What types of international communications are FCC-licensed amateur radio stations permitted to make?
- T1C04What may happen if the FCC is unable to reach you by email?
- T1C05Which of the following is a valid Group D call sign format for Technician class?
- T1C06Which of the following statements is true about using your amateur radio license when operating aboard a vessel or craft in international waters?
- T1C07How long before the expiration date may an amateur radio license renewal be requested?
- T1C08What is the normal term for an FCC-issued amateur radio license?
- T1C09What is the grace period for renewal if an amateur license expires?
- T1C10How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you transmit on the amateur radio bands?
- T1C11If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to transmit on the amateur radio bands?
Group T1D
- T1D01With which countries are FCC-licensed amateur radio stations prohibited from exchanging communications?
- T1D02Under which of the following circumstances are one-way transmissions by an amateur station prohibited?
- T1D03When is it permissible to transmit messages encoded to obscure their meaning?
- T1D04Under what conditions is an amateur station authorized to transmit music using a phone emission?
- T1D05When may amateur radio operators use their stations to notify other amateurs of the availability of equipment for sale or trade?
- T1D06What, if any, are the restrictions concerning transmission of language that may be considered indecent or obscene?
- T1D07Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary station?
- T1D08In which of the following circumstances may the control operator of an amateur station receive compensation for operating that station?
- T1D09When may amateur stations transmit information in support of broadcasting, program production, or news gathering, assuming no other means is available?
- T1D10How does the FCC define broadcasting for the Amateur Radio Service?
- T1D11When may an amateur station transmit without identifying on the air?
- T1D12Which of the following is required when making on-the-air test transmissions?
Group T1E
- T1E01When may an amateur station transmit without a control operator?
- T1E02Who may be the control operator of a station communicating through an amateur satellite or space station?
- T1E03Who must designate the station control operator?
- T1E04What determines the transmitting frequency privileges of an amateur station?
- T1E05What is an amateur station’s control point?
- T1E06When, other than during an emergency, may a Technician class licensee be the control operator of a station operating in an Amateur Extra Class band segment?
- T1E07When the control operator is not the station licensee, who is responsible for the proper operation of the station?
- T1E08Which of the following is an example of automatic control?
- T1E09Which amateur stations may be remotely controlled?
- T1E10Which of the following is an example of remote control as defined in Part 97?
- T1E11What is a control operator as defined in Part 97?
Group T1F
- T1F01When must the station licensee make the station and the station records available for inspection?
- T1F02How often must you identify with your FCC-assigned call sign when using tactical call signs such as “Race Headquarters”?
- T1F03When are you required to transmit your assigned call sign?
- T1F04What language must you use for identification when using a phone emission?
- T1F05What method of call sign identification is required for a station transmitting phone signals?
- T1F06Which of the following self-assigned indicators are acceptable when using a phone transmission?
- T1F07Which of the following restrictions apply when a non-licensed person speaks to a foreign amateur radio station via a station under the control of an FCC-licensed amateur radio operator?
- T1F08What is the definition of third-party communications?
- T1F09What type of amateur station simultaneously retransmits the signal of another amateur station on a different channel or channels?
- T1F10Who is accountable if a repeater inadvertently retransmits communications that violate the FCC rules?
- T1F11Which of the following is a requirement for the issuance of a club station license grant?