FCC Technicican Exam Question Pool. Subelement 3AA. Rules and Regulations. 5 Questions. -------------------------------------------------- 3A 1.1 A 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. 3A 1.2 B 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. 3A 2.1 A 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. 3A 2.2 B 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. 3A 2.3 A 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. 3A 2.4 D 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). 3A 2.5 A 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. 3A 2.6 C What type of instructions are included in an FCC declaration of a GENERAL STATE OF COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY? A. Designation of the areas affected and of organizations authorized to use radiocommunications in the affected area. B. Designation of Amateur frequency bands for use only by Amateurs participating in emergency communications in the affected area, and complete suspension of Novice operating privileges for the duration of the emergency. C. Designation of the areas affected and specification of the Amateur frequency bands or segments of such bands for use only by Amateurs participating in emergency communication within or with such affected area(s). D. Suspension of Amateur rules regarding station identification and business communication. 3A 2.7 B What should be done by the control operator of an Amateur Station which has been designated by the FCC to assist in making known information relating to a GENERAL STATE OF COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY? A. The designated station shall act as an official liaison station with local news media and law-enforcement officials. B. The designated station shall monitor the designated emergency communications frequencies and warn noncomplying stations of the state of emergency. C. The designated station shall broadcast hourly bulletins from the FCC concerning the disaster situation. D. The designated station shall coordinate the operation of all phone-patch traffic out of the designated area. 3A 2.8 A During an FCC-declared general state of communications emergency, how must the operation by, and with, Amateur Stations in the area concerned be conducted? A. All transmissions within all designated Amateur communications bands other than communications relating directly to relief work, emergency service, or the establishment and maintenance of efficient Amateur Radio networks for the handling of such communications shall be suspended. B. Operations shall be governed by part 97.93 of the FCC rules pertaining to emergency communications. C. No Amateur operation is permitted in the area during the duration of the declared emergency. D. Operation by and with Amateur Stations in the area concerned shall be conducted in the manner the Amateur concerned believes most effective to the speedy resolution of the emergency situation. 3A 3.1 C 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. 3A 3.6 B 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. 3A 3.8 D 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. 3A 4.2 B How must a newly-upgraded Technician control operator with a CERTIFICATE OF SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF EXAMINATION identify the station when transmitting on 146.34 MHz pending receipt of a new operator license? A. The new Technician may not operate on 146.34 until His/Her new license arrives. B. The licensee gives His/Her call sign, followed by the word "TEMPORARY" and the identifier code shown on the Certificate Of Successful Completion. C. No special form of identification is needed. D. The licensee gives His/Her call sign and states the location of the VE examination where he obtained the Certificate Of Successful Completion. 3A 4.4 B 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. 3A 4.5 C 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. 3A 4.6 A What emission mode may always be used for station identification, regardless of the transmitting frequency. A. A1A. B. F1B. C. A2B. D. A3E. 3A 5.1 A Under what circumstances, if any, may a third party participate in radiocommunications from an Amateur Station? A. A control operator must be present and continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to insure compliance with the rules. In addition, contacts may only be made with Amateurs in the US and countries with which the US has a third-party traffic agreement. B. A control operator must be present and continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to insure compliance with the rules only if contacts are made with Amateurs in countries with which the US has no third party agreement. C. A control operator must be present and continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to insure compliance with the rules. In addition, the control operator must key the transmitter and make the station identification. D. A control operator must be present and continuously monitor and supervise the radio communication to insure compliance with the rules. In addition, if contacts are made on frequencies below 30 MHz., the control operator must transmit the call signs of both stations involved in the contact at 10 minute intervals. 3A 5.2 C Where must the control operator be situated when a third-party is participating in radiocommunications from an Amateur Station? A. If a radio remote control is used, the control operator may be physically separated from the control point, when provisions are incorporated to shut off the transmitter by remote control. B. If the control operator supervises the third party until he or she is satisfied of the competence of the third party, the control operator may leave the control point. C. The control operator must stay at the control point for the entire time the third party is participating. D. If the third party holds a valid radiotelegraph license issued by the FCC, no supervision is necessary. 3A 5.3 D What must the control operator do while a third-party is participating in radiocommunications? station? 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. 3A 5.4 B 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. 3A 6.3 D 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. 3A 6.4 C 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. 3A 6.5 D When are third party messages limited to those of a technical nature relating to tests, and to remarks of a personal character for which, by reason of their unimportance, recourse to the public telecommunications service is not justified? A. Only when communicating with a person in a country with which the US does not share a third-party traffic agreement. B. When communicating with a non-profit organization such as the ARRL. C. When communicating with the FCC. D. Communications between Amateurs in different countries are always limited to those of a technical nature relating to tests and remarks of a personal character for which by reason of their unimportance, recourse to the public telecommunications service is not justified? 3A 7.1 B What kinds of one-way communications by Amateur Stations are not considered broadcasting? A. All types of one-way communications by Amateurs are considered by the FCC as broadcasting. B. Beacon operation, radio-control operation, emergency communications, information bulletins consisting solely of subject matter relating to Amateur Radio, roundtable discussions and code practice transmissions. C. Only code-practice transmissions conducted simultaneously on all available Amateur bands below 30 MHz and conducted for more than 40 hours per week are not considered broadcasting. D. Only actual emergency communications during a declared communications emergency are exempt. 3A 7.2 D 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. 3A 7.3 D 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. 3A 7.4 C 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. 3A 8.1 B 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 when terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside 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 when terrestrial station location is in Alaska or Hawaii or outside Region 2), and 21,100 to 21,200 kHz only. 3A 8.2 C 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. 3A 8.3 B 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. 3A 8.4 B 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. 3A 8.5 B 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. 3A 10.9 B 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. 3A 10.10 A 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. 3A 11.1 D 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. 3A 11.2 C 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. 3A 12.1 A 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. 3A 12.2 C 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. 3A 12.3 D 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. 3A 12.4 B 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. 3A 13.3 C 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. 3A 13.4 B 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. 3A 13.5 D 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. 3A 13.6 C What is the maximum frequency shift prermitted for emission F1B when tramsmitted below 50-MHz.? A. 100 Hz. B. 500 Hz. C. 1000 Hz. D. 5000 Hz. 3A 13.7 C What is the maximum frequency shift prermitted for emission F1B when tramsmitted 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. 3A 13.8 A 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. 3A 13.9 D 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. 3A 13.10 D 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). 3A 14.1 A 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. 3A 14.2 C 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. 3A 14.3 B 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 newsgathering 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. 3A 14.5 D 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. 3A 14.7 C 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. 3A 15.2 D 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. 3A 17.1 B 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 auxillary stations. D. Obscene words are permitted, but there is an unwritten rule among Amateurs that they should not be used on the air. 3A 17.2 D 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 auxillary 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. 3A 17.3 C 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 auxillary 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. -------------------------------------------------- End of Subelement 3AA.