ELEMENT 2 - TECHNICIAN CLASS


Question Pool

SUBELEMENT T2 -- OPERATING PROCEDURES [5 Exam Questions -- 5 Groups] T2A Preparing to transmit; choosing a frequency for tune-up; operating or emergencies; morse code; repeater operations and autopatch T2A01 (A)
What should you do before you transmit on any frequency? A. Listen to make sure others are not using the frequency B. Listen to make sure that someone will be able to hear you
C. Check your antenna for resonance at the selected frequency
D. Make sure the SWR on your antenna feed line is high enough T2A02 (D)
If you are in contact with another station and you hear an emergency call for help on your frequency, what should you do? A. Tell the calling station that the frequency is in use
B. Direct the calling station to the nearest emergency net frequency
C. Call your local Civil Preparedness Office and inform them of the emergency D. Stop your QSO immediately and take the emergency call T2A03 (A)
Why should local amateur communications use VHF and UHF frequencies instead of HF frequencies? A. To minimize interference on HF bands capable of long-distance communication B. Because greater output power is permitted on VHF and UHF
C. Because HF transmissions are not propagated locally
D. Because signals are louder on VHF and UHF frequencies T2A04 (B)
How can on-the-air interference be minimized during a lengthy transmitter testing or loading-up procedure? A. Choose an unoccupied frequency B. Use a dummy load C. Use a non-resonant antenna
D. Use a resonant antenna that requires no loading-up procedure T2A05 (C)
At what speed should a Morse code CQ call be transmitted? A. Only speeds below five WPM
B. The highest speed your keyer will operate C. Any speed at which you can reliably receive D. The highest speed at which you can control the keyer T2A06 (C)
What is an autopatch? A. An automatic digital connection between a US and a foreign amateur
B. A digital connection used to transfer data between a hand-held radio and a computer C. A device that allows radio users to access the public telephone system D. A video interface allowing images to be patched into a digital data stream T2A07 (B)
How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station’s call sign? A. Say "break, break 79," then say the station’s call sign B. Say the station’s call sign, then identify your own station C. Say "CQ" three times, then say the station’s call sign
D. Wait for the station to call "CQ," then answer it T2A08 (B)
What is a courtesy tone (used in repeater operations)? A. A sound used to identify the repeater B. A sound used to indicate when a transmission is complete C. A sound used to indicate that a message is waiting for someone
D. A sound used to activate a receiver in case of severe weather T2A09 (A)
What is the meaning of the procedural signal "DE"? A. "From" or "this is," as in "W0AIH DE KA9FOX" B. "Directional Emissions" from your antenna
C. "Received all correctly"
D. "Calling any station" T2A10 (D)
During commuting rush hours, which type of repeater operation should be discouraged? A. Mobile stations
B. Low-power stations
C. Highway traffic information nets D. Third-party communications nets T2A11 (D)
What is the proper way to break into a conversation on a repeater? A. Wait for the end of a transmission and start calling the desired party
B. Shout, "break, break!" to show that you’re eager to join the conversation
C. Turn on an amplifier and override whoever is talking D. Say your call sign during a break between transmissions T2B Definition and proper use; courteous operation; repeaterfrequency coordination; morse code T2B01 (A)
When using a repeater to communicate, which of the following do you need to know about the repeater? A. Its input frequency and offset B. Its call sign
C. Its power level
D. Whether or not it has an autopatch T2B02 (C)
What is an autopatch? A. Something that automatically selects the strongest signal to be repeated
B. A device that connects a mobile station to the next repeater if it moves out of range of the first C. A device that allows repeater users to make telephone calls from their stations D. A device that locks other stations out of a repeater when there is an important conversation in progress T2B03 (D)
What is the purpose of a repeater time-out timer? A. It lets a repeater have a rest period after heavy use
B. It logs repeater transmit time to predict when a repeater will fail
C. It tells how long someone has been using a repeater D. It limits the amount of time someone can transmit on a repeater T2B04 (B)
What is a CTCSS (or PL) tone? A. A special signal used for telecommand control of model craft B. A sub-audible tone, added to a carrier, which may cause a receiver to accept a signal C. A tone used by repeaters to mark the end of a transmission
D. A special signal used for telemetry between amateur space stations and Earth stations T2B05 (A)
What is the usual input/output frequency separation for repeaters in the 2-meter band? A. 600 kHz B. 1.0 MHz
C. 1.6 MHz
D. 5.0 MHz T2B06 (C)
What is the usual input/output frequency separation for repeaters in the 1.25-meter band? A. 600 kHz
B. 1.0 MHz C. 1.6 MHz D. 5.0 MHz T2B07 (D)
What is the usual input/output frequency separation for repeaters in the 70-centimeter band? A. 600 kHz
B. 1.0 MHz
C. 1.6 MHz D. 5.0 MHz T2B08 (B)
What is the purpose of repeater operation? A. To cut your power bill by using someone else’s higher power system B. To help mobile and low-power stations extend their usable range C. To transmit signals for observing propagation and reception
D. To communicate with stations in services other than amateur T2B09 (A)
What is a repeater called that is available for anyone to use? A. An open repeater B. A closed repeater
C. An autopatch repeater
D. A private repeater T2B10 (C)
Why should you pause briefly between transmissions when using a repeater? A. To check the SWR of the repeater
B. To reach for pencil and paper for third-party communications C. To listen for anyone wanting to break in D. To dial up the repeater’s autopatch T2B11 (A)
Why should you keep transmissions short when using a repeater? A. A long transmission may prevent someone with an emergency from using the repeater B. To see if the receiving station operator is still awake
C. To give any listening non-hams a chance to respond
D. To keep long-distance charges down T2C Simplex operations; RST signal reporting; choice of equipment for desired communications; communications modes including amateur television (ATV), packet radio; Q signals, procedural signals and abbreviations T2C01 (A)
What is simplex operation? A. Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency B. Transmitting and receiving over a wide area
C. Transmitting on one frequency and receiving on another
D. Transmitting one-way communications T2C02 (B)
When should you use simplex operation instead of a repeater? A. When the most reliable communications are needed B. When a contact is possible without using a repeater C. When an emergency telephone call is needed
D. When you are traveling and need some local information T2C03 (C)
Why should simplex be used where possible, instead of using a repeater? A. Signal range will be increased
B. Long distance toll charges will be avoided C. The repeater will not be tied up unnecessarily D. Your antenna’s effectiveness will be better tested T2C04 (A)
If you are talking to a station using a repeater, how would you find out if you could communicate using simplex instead? A. See if you can clearly receive the station on the repeater’s input frequency B. See if you can clearly receive the station on a lower frequency band
C. See if you can clearly receive a more distant repeater
D. See if a third station can clearly receive both of you T2C05 (D)
What does RST mean in a signal report? A. Recovery, signal strength, tempo
B. Recovery, signal speed, tone
C. Readability, signal speed, tempo D. Readability, signal strength, tone T2C06 (D)
What is the meaning of: "Your signal report is five nine plus 20 dB..."? A. Your signal strength has increased by a factor of 100
B. Repeat your transmission on a frequency 20 kHz higher
C. The bandwidth of your signal is 20 decibels above linearity D. A relative signal-strength meter reading is 20 decibels greater than strength 9 T2C07 (D)
What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"? A. "Call on the quarter hour"
B. "New antenna is being tested" (no station should answer)
C. "Only the called station should transmit" D. "Calling any station" T2C08 (C)
What is a QSL card in the amateur service? A. A letter or postcard from an amateur pen pal
B. A Notice of Violation from the FCC C. A written acknowledgment of communications between two amateurs D. A postcard reminding you when your license will expire T2C09 (C) What is the correct way to call CQ when using voice? A. Say "CQ" once, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times
B. Say "CQ" at least five times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken once C. Say "CQ" three times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times D. Say "CQ" at least ten times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken once T2C10 (D)
How should you answer a voice CQ call? A. Say the other station’s call sign at least ten times, followed by "this is," then your call sign at least twice
B. Say the other station’s call sign at least five times phonetically, followed by "this is," then your call sign at least once
C. Say the other station’s call sign at least three times, followed by "this is," then your call sign at least five times phonetically D. Say the other station’s call sign once, followed by "this is," then your call sign given phonetically T2C11 (A)
What is the meaning of: "Your signal is full quieting..."? A. Your signal is strong enough to overcome all receiver noise B. Your signal has no spurious sounds
C. Your signal is not strong enough to be received
D. Your signal is being received, but no audio is being heard T2D Distress calling and emergency drills and communications; operations and equipment; Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) T2D01 (A)
What is the proper distress call to use when operating phone? A. Say "MAYDAY" several times B. Say "HELP" several times
C. Say "EMERGENCY" several times
D. Say "SOS" several times T2D02 (D)
What is the proper distress call to use when operating CW? A. MAYDAY
B. QRRR
C. QRZ D. SOS T2D03 (A)
What is the proper way to interrupt a repeater conversation to signal a distress call? A. Say "BREAK" twice, then your call sign B. Say "HELP" as many times as it takes to get someone to answer
C. Say "SOS," then your call sign
D. Say "EMERGENCY" three times T2D04 (B)
What is one reason for using tactical call signs such as "command post" or "weather center" during an emergency? A. They keep the general public informed about what is going on B. They are more efficient and help coordinate public-service communications C. They are required by the FCC
D. They increase goodwill between amateurs T2D05 (D)
What type of messages concerning a person’s well-being are sent into or out of a disaster area? A. Routine traffic
B. Tactical traffic
C. Formal message traffic D. Health and Welfare traffic T2D06 (B)
What are messages called that are sent into or out of a disaster area concerning the immediate safety of human life? A. Tactical traffic B. Emergency traffic C. Formal message traffic
D. Health and Welfare traffic T2D07 (B)
Why is it a good idea to have a way to operate your amateur station without using commercial AC power lines? A. So you may use your station while mobile B. So you may provide communications in an emergency C. So you may operate in contests where AC power is not allowed
D. So you will comply with the FCC rules T2D08 (C)
What is the most important accessory to have for a hand-held radio in an emergency? A. An extra antenna
B. A portable amplifier C. Several sets of charged batteries D. A microphone headset for hands-free operation T2D09 (C)
Which type of antenna would be a good choice as part of a portable HF amateur station that could be set up in case of an emergency? A. A three-element quad
B. A three-element Yagi C. A dipole D. A parabolic dish T2D10 (A)
What is the maximum number of hours allowed per week for RACES drills? A. One B. Seven, but not more than one hour per day
C. Eight
D. As many hours as you want T2D11 (D)
How must you identify messages sent during a RACES drill? A. As emergency messages
B. As amateur traffic
C. As official government messages D. As drill or test messages T2E Voice communications and phonetics; SSB/CW weak signal operations; radioteleprinting; packet; special operations T2E01 (A)
To make your call sign better understood when using voice transmissions, what should you do? A. Use Standard International Phonetics for each letter of your call B. Use any words that start with the same letters as your call sign for each letter of your call
C. Talk louder
D. Turn up your microphone gain T2E02 (B)
What does the abbreviation "RTTY" stand for? A. "Returning to you", meaning "your turn to transmit" B. Radioteletype C. A general call to all digital stations
D. Morse code practice over the air T2E03 (C)
What does "connected" mean in a packet-radio link? A. A telephone link is working between two stations
B. A message has reached an amateur station for local delivery C. A transmitting station is sending data to only one receiving station; it replies that the data is being received correctly D. A transmitting and receiving station are using a digipeater, so no other contacts can take place until they are finished. T2E04 (D)
What does "monitoring" mean on a packet-radio frequency? A. The FCC is copying all messages
B. A member of the Amateur Auxiliary to the FCC’s Compliance and Information Bureau is copying all messages
C. A receiving station is displaying all messages sent to it, and replying that the messages are being received correctly D. A receiving station is displaying all messages on the frequency, and is not replying to any messages T2E05 (A)
What is a digipeater? A. A packet-radio station that retransmits only data that is marked to be retransmitted B. A packet-radio station that retransmits any data that it receives
C. A repeater that changes audio signals to digital data
D. A repeater built using only digital electronics parts T2E06 (B)
What does "network" mean in packet radio? A. A way of connecting terminal-node controllers by telephone so data can be sent over long distances B. A way of connecting packet-radio stations so data can be sent over long distances C. The wiring connections on a terminal-node controller board
D. The programming in a terminal-node controller that rejects other callers if a station is already connected T2E07 (B)
When should digital transmissions be used on 2-meter simplex voice frequencies? A. In between voice syllables B. Digital operations should be avoided on simplex voice frequencies C. Only in the evening
D. At any time, so as to encourage the best use of the band T2E08 (A)
Which of the following modes of communication are NOT available to a Technician class operator? A. CW and SSB on HF bands B. Amateur television (ATV)
C. EME (Moon bounce)
D. VHF packet, CW and SSB T2E09 (B)
What speed should you use when answering a CQ call using RTTY? A. Half the speed of the received signal B. The same speed as the received signal C. Twice the speed of the received signal
D. Any speed, since RTTY systems adjust to any signal speed T2E10 (C)
When may you operate your amateur station aboard a commercial aircraft? A. At any time
B. Only while the aircraft is not in flight C. Only with the pilot’s specific permission and not while the aircraft is operating under Instrument Flight Rules D. Only if you have written permission from the commercial airline company and not during takeoff and landing T2E11 (D)
When may you operate your amateur station somewhere in the US besides the address listed on your license? A. Only during times of emergency
B. Only after giving proper notice to the FCC
C. During an emergency or an FCC-approved emergency practice D. Whenever you want to

END OF SUB-ELEMENT T2