Technician exam question T1B12
Subelement T1, COMMISSION’S RULES· Group T1B · 47 CFR §97.313(b)
Except for some specific restrictions, what is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators using frequencies above 30 MHz?
- A.50 watts
- B.100 watts
- C.500 watts
- D.1500 watts (correct answer)
WhyExcept for some specific restrictions, the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators above 30 MHz is 1500 watts. Continuing under §97.313(b), once a Technician moves up to frequencies above 30 MHz, meaning the VHF/UHF bands that make up the bulk of Technician privileges, the general 1500-watt PEP ceiling applies, the same limit General and Extra operators have, answer D. The lower figures in A, B, and C all understate the actual limit; the 200-watt cap from the previous question is specific to the HF (10-meter) segment, not VHF/UHF.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2026-2030 NCVEC Element 2 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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