TECHNICIAN CLASS

1. TECHNICIAN CLASS Your New Call Sign pages 39 - 46

2. Your New Call Sign Most of the information in this session is a review of previous sessions. I’ll emphasize a few points and then we’ll proceed to the question and answer segment.

3. Definitions to know… • Amateur Radio Station…carries on radio communications with necessary apparatus. • Amateur Operator … person named in FCC ULS database • Basic purposes … voluntary noncommercial service, particularly during emergencies • Two of Five … increase numbers of trained operators and improve international goodwill

4. FCC makes and enforces rules • Harmful interference disturbs other communications • Ten years … two year grace period. Renew on line /no cost. (unless a vanity call) • ITU Regions assist management of frequency allocations … U.S. in Region 2

5. Reciprocal operating agreement allows operation in foreign countries • FCC uses Sequential Call Sign System • Four members for a club station … obtained by applying through Club Station Call Sign Administrator

6. 52.525 MHz … 6-meter band • 146.52 MHz … 2-meter band • 223.50 MHz … 1.25-meter band • 443.350 MHz … 70-centimeter • 1296 MHz … 23-centimeter • Notice that as the frequency goes up, the wavelength goes down • (Sorry, you need to memorize these frequencies)

7. To control an amateur station … name in FCC database or be an alien with reciprocal agreement to operate in U.S. • U.S. license allows transmissions … FCC regulated or reciprocal agreements • U.S. amateurs communicate with foreign countries unless prohibited by either governments • With authorization by FCC … communications with other radio services may be permitted

8. Communications on regular basis furnished by other radio services are not permitted • Amateur bands as secondary basis my not cause harmful interference to primary users by rules • FCC grants amateur radio license • FCC issues operator/station licenses in the Amateur Radio Service

9. Anyone except a representative of a foreign government can become an amateur licensee in the U.S. • No age requirements • Transmissions after passing the required exam and as soon as your license grant appears in the FCC ULS database • Responsibility as a station licensee: ensure your station is operated in accordance with the FCC rules

10. Station licensee mailing address must be current, correct name and address, revocation of license possible if returned as undeliverable • Letters: A K N W … Numbers: 0 thru 9; assigned by district of applicant • Any amateur can apply for temporary 1 by 1 Special Event call sign, use normal ID requirements plus your call sign once an hour • Vanity call signs thru vanity call sign program … renewal on Internet, fee required • Technician, General, Extra

11. VE is volunteer examiner … VEC Volunteer examiner coordinator • CSCE … valid for 365 days • Normal term for license of 10 years • Transmitting is not permitted if license not valid … renewed and appears on the FCC ULS database • Grace period is 2 years with re-examination … no transmitting permitted during this time frame

12. Time for review!

13. 1) T1B03What system does the FCC use to select new amateur radio call signs? • A. Call signs are assigned in random order. • B. The applicant is allowed to pick a call sign. • C. Call signs are assigned in sequential order. • D. Volunteer Examiners choose an unassigned call sign.

14. T1B09What letters must be used for the first letter in US amateur call signs? • A. K, N, U and W • B. A, K, N and W • C. A, B, C and D • D. A, N, V and W

15. T1B09What letters must be used for the first letter in US amateur call signs? • A. K, N, U and W • B. A, K, N and W • C. A, B, C and D • D. A, N, V and W

16. 3) T1B10What numbers are used in US amateur call signs? • A. Any two-digit number, 10 through 99 • B. Any two-digit number, 22 through 45 • C. A single digit, 1 through 9 • D. A single digit, 0 through 9

17. 3) T1B10What numbers are used in US amateur call signs? • A. Any two-digit number, 10 through 99 • B. Any two-digit number, 22 through 45 • C. A single digit, 1 through 9 • D. A single digit, 0 through 9

18. 4) T1B08Which of the following call signs is a valid US amateur call? • A. UZ4FWD • B. KBL7766 • C. KB3TMJ • D. VE3TWJ

19. 4) T1B08Which of the following call signs is a valid US amateur call? • A. UZ4FWD • B. KBL7766 • C. KB3TMJ • D. VE3TWJ

20. 5) T2B01What must you transmit to identify your amateur station? • A. Your tactical ID. • B. Your call sign. • C. Your first name and your location. • D. Your full name.

21. 5) T2B01What must you transmit to identify your amateur station? • A. Your tactical ID. • B. Your call sign. • C. Your first name and your location. • D. Your full name.

22. 6) T2B03How often must an amateur station transmit the assigned call sign? • A. At the beginning of each transmission and every 10 minutes during communication. • B. Every 10 minutes during communications and at the end of each communication. • C. At the end of each transmission. • D. Only at the end of the communication.

23. 6) T2B03How often must an amateur station transmit the assigned call sign? • A. At the beginning of each transmission and every 10 minutes during communication. • B. Every 10 minutes during communications and at the end of each communication. • C. At the end of each transmission. • D. Only at the end of the communication.

24. 7) T2B06What is the longest period of time an amateur station can operate without transmitting it call sign? • A. 5 minutes. • B. 10 minutes. • C. 15 minutes. • D. 30 minutes.

25. 7) T2B06What is the longest period of time an amateur station can operate without transmitting it call sign? • A. 5 minutes. • B. 10 minutes. • C. 15 minutes. • D. 30 minutes.

26. 8) T2B05What identification is required when two amateur stations end communications? • A. No identification is required. • B. One of the stations must transmit both stations’ call signs. • C. Each station must transmit its own call sign. • D. Both stations must transmit both call signs.

27. 8) T2B05What identification is required when two amateur stations end communications? • A. No identification is required. • B. One of the stations must transmit both stations’ call signs. • C. Each station must transmit its own call sign. • D. Both stations must transmit both call signs.

28. 9) T3A11Why should you use the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station? • A. The words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters. • B. There is no advantage. • C. The words have been chosen to represent amateur radio terms. • D. It preserves traditions begun in the early days of amateur radio.

29. 9) T3A11Why should you use the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station? • A. The words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters. • B. There is no advantage. • C. The words have been chosen to represent amateur radio terms. • D. It preserves traditions begun in the early days of amateur radio.

30. 10) T3A09Why should you avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to identify your station? • A. They are not easily understood by some operators. • B. The might offend some operators. • C. They do not meet FCC identification requirements. • D. They might be interpreted as codes or ciphers intended to obscure your identification.

31. 10) T3A09Why should you avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to identify your station? • A. They are not easily understood by some operators. • B. The might offend some operators. • C. They do not meet FCC identification requirements. • D. They might be interpreted as codes or ciphers intended to obscure your identification.

32. T1B01What is the ITU? • A. The International Telecommunications Utility. • B. The International Telephone Union. • C. The International Telecommunications Union. • D. The International Technology Union.

33. T1B01What is the ITU? • A. The International Telecommunications Utility. • B. The International Telephone Union. • C. The International Telecommunications Union. • D. The International Technology Union.

35. 12) T1B02What is the purpose of ITU Regions? • A. They are used to assist in the management of frequency allocations. • B. They are useful when operating maritime mobile. • C. They are used in call sign assignments. • D. They must be used after your call sign to indicate your location.

36. 12) T1B02What is the purpose of ITU Regions? • A. They are used to assist in the management of frequency allocations. • B. They are useful when operating maritime mobile. • C. They are used in call sign assignments. • D. They must be used after your call sign to indicate your location.

37. 13) T3A06What must an amateur do when making a transmission to test equipment or antennas? • A. Properly identify the station. • B. Make test transmissions only after 10:00 PM local time. • C. Notify the FCC of the test transmission. • D. State the purpose of the test during the test procedure.

38. 13) T3A06What must an amateur do when making a transmission to test equipment or antennas? • A. Properly identify the station. • B. Make test transmissions only after 10:00 PM local time. • C. Notify the FCC of the test transmission. • D. State the purpose of the test during the test procedure.

39. 14) T3A07Which of the following is true when making a test transmission? • A. Station identification is not required if the transmission is less then 15 seconds. • B. Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 1 watt. • C. Station identification is required only if your station can be heard. • D. Station identification is required at least every ten minutes and at the end of every transmission.

40. 14) T3A07Which of the following is true when making a test transmission? • A. Station identification is not required if the transmission is less then 15 seconds. • B. Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 1 watt. • C. Station identification is required only if your station can be heard. • D. Station identification is required at least every ten minutes and at the end of every transmission.

41. 15) T1B04What FCC call sign program might you use to obtain a call sign containing your initials? • A. The vanity call sign program. • B. The sequential call sign program. • C. The special event call sign program. • D. There is no FCC provision for choosing a call sign.

42. 15) T1B04What FCC call sign program might you use to obtain a call sign containing your initials? • A. The vanity call sign program. • B. The sequential call sign program. • C. The special event call sign program. • D. There is no FCC provision for choosing a call sign.

43. 16) T1B05How might an amateur radio club obtain a club station call sign? • A. By applying directly to the FCC in Gettysburg, PA. • B. By applying through a Club Station Call Sign Administrator. • C. By submitting a FCC Form 605 to the FCC in Washington, DC. • D. By notifying a VE team using NCVEC Form 605.

44. 16) T1B05How might an amateur radio club obtain a club station call sign? • A. By applying directly to the FCC in Gettysburg, PA. • B. By applying through a Club Station Call Sign Administrator. • C. By submitting a FCC Form 605 to the FCC in Washington, DC. • D. By notifying a VE team using NCVEC Form 605.

45. 17) T2D11When is it permissible for the control operator of a club station to accept compensation for sending information bulletins or Morse code practice? • A. When compensation is paid from a non- profit organization. • B. When the club station license is held by a non-profit organization. • C. Anytime compensation is needed. • D. When the station makes those transmission for at least 40 hours per week.

46. 17) T2D11When is it permissible for the control operator of a club station to accept compensation for sending information bulletins or Morse code practice? • A. When compensation is paid from a non- profit organization. • B. When the club station license is held by a non-profit organization. • C. Anytime compensation is needed. • D. When the station makes those transmission for at least 40 hours per week.

47. 18) T7A10What is a special event station? • A. A station that sends out birthday greetings. • B. A station that operates only on holidays. • C. A temporary station that operates in conjunction with an activity of special significance. • D. A station that broadcasts special events.

48. 18) T7A10What is a special event station? • A. A station that sends out birthday greetings. • B. A station that operates only on holidays. • C. A temporary station that operates in conjunction with an activity of special significance. • D. A station that broadcasts special events.

49. 19) T1B06Who is eligible to apply for temporary use of a 1-by-1 format Special Event call sign? • A. Only Amateur Extra class amateur. • B. Only military stations. • C. Any FCC-licensed amateur. • D. Only trustees of amateur radio club stations.

50. 19) T1B06Who is eligible to apply for temporary use of a 1-by-1 format Special Event call sign? • A. Only Amateur Extra class amateur. • B. Only military stations. • C. Any FCC-licensed amateur. • D. Only trustees of amateur radio club stations.