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Technician Licensing Class

Mind the Rules

Section

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Valid July 1, 2014

Through

June 30, 2018Slide2

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Mind the RulesT1A03

Amateur radio rules are found in Part 97 of the FCC regulations

. Part 97 falls under Title 47-Telecommunication. To eliminate the need for a wheelbarrow to haul around a huge book called Code of Federal Regulations

, we separate out Title 47, Part 80 to End. It is a mere 4 inches thick, and includes the following radio services:

Part 80 Marine Radio

Part 87 Aviation Radio

Part 90 Land Mobile Radio

Part 95 Personal Radio, like CB and FRS rules

Part 97 Amateur Radio Service

Part 101 Fixed Microwave Services

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Mind the Rules

Part 97 Amateur Radio regulations are contained in Title-47 Telecommunication. Slide4

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Mind the RulesT1D06

Indecent and obscene language absolutely not allowed on any ham radio frequency, including repeaters. And there is NO list.T2A11 The FCC rule regarding power levels

used in the amateur bands is - under normal, non-distress circumstances, use the minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communication while

not exceeding the maximum

power permitted on a given band

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Mind the RulesT1A04

Harmful interference is defined by the FCC as that which seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a radio communication service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations.

T1A11 Radio Amateurs share radio spectrum with countless other radio amateurs and other duly licensed radio services.

No willful interference

with other amateur radio communications

at any time

is permissible

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T1A06 The Radionavigation Service is one of the safety-of-life services, which are

always top priority communications. Non-amateur radio services, such as GPS, E Loran, Marine Radio VHF Channels, Aircraft Landing System, and Railroad Positive Train Control all fall under the category of safety-of-life communications. Slide7

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Mind the RulesT1D10

Transmissions intended for reception by the general public is called broadcasting. You may not operate your station like an AM, FM or shortwave broadcast station. You cannot transmit directly

to the public.T1D12 Broadcasting to a general audience is explicitly forbidden by amateur radio rules. However, one-way transmissions intended for reception only by

radio amateurs

are permitted.

These include Morse code practice, amateur radio bulletins, or in an emergency. For example, W1AW, the ARRL’s station, has provided CW practice transmissions for many decades.Slide8

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Amateur stations are authorized to transmit signals related to broadcasting, program production, or news gathering, assuming no other means is available only where such communications directly relate to the

immediate safety of human life or protection of property.Slide9

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T1D03 The transmission of codes or ciphers is allowed to hide the meaning of a message transmitted by an amateur station only when transmitting control commands to space stations or radio control craft.

Radio control craft

Space stationSlide10

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Mind the RulesT1D04

Music is generally not allowed on the ham bands. The one exception is music “incidental to an authorized retransmission of manned spacecraft communications.”

No music in the backgroundSlide11

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Mind the RulesT1D05

Amateur radio operators may use their stations to notify other amateurs of the availability of equipment for sale or trade when the equipment is normally used in an amateur station and such activity is not conducted on a regular basis.Slide12

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Mind the RulesT1F13

Any time upon request by an FCC representative is when the station licensee must make the station and its records available for FCC inspection.T1C07 Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license may result when correspondence from the FCC

is returned as undeliverable because the grantee failed to provide the correct mailing address.Slide13

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Take Aways

Part 97

of the FCC rules contains the rules and regulations

governing the Amateur Radio Service.Transmissions that contain

obscene or indecent words or Language are prohibited

. [97.113(a)(4)]

The

FCC rules

regarding

power levels

used in the amateur bands require an amateur to use the

minimum transmitter power necessary

to carry out the desired communication. [97.313(a)]Slide15

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In the FCC rules for the amateur services, the term

broadcasting means transmissions intended for reception by the general public

. [97.3(a)(10)]One-way transmissions intended for reception only by

radio amateurs are permitted. These include Morse code practice, amateur radio

bulletins

, or in an

emergency

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[97.111(b)(4,5,6) ]

Assuming

no other means is available

, amateur stations are authorized to transmit signals related to broadcasting, program production, or news gathering, only where such

communications directly relate to the

immediate safety

of human life or

protection

of property

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Take Aways

Brief transmissions

to make station adjustments

are permitted in the Amateur Radio Service. [97.113(a)(5)]

Harmful interference is defined as that which seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts

a radio communication service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations.

[97.3(a)(23)]

The transmission of

codes or ciphers

are

allowed

to hide the meaning of a message transmitted by an amateur station only when

transmitting control commands to

space stations or radio control craft

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Take AwaysNo radio amateur may knowingly interfere with Radionavigation or other safety-of-life radio communications Non-amateur radio services, such as GPS, E Loran, Marine Radio VHF Channels, Aircraft Landing System, and Railroad Positive Train Control all fall under the category of safety-of-life communications. [97.101 (d), 97.303 (o)(2)]

Wilful interference

is not allowed at any time [97.101 (d)]

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The only time an amateur station is authorized to

transmit music is when

incidental to an authorized retransmission of manned spacecraft communications. [97.113(a)(4), 97.113(e)]

Amateur radio operators

may use their stations

to notify other amateurs of the availability of

equipment for sale

or trade when the

equipment is normally used in an amateur station

and such activity is

not conducted on a regular basis

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The station licensee

must make the station and its records available for

FCC inspection any time upon request by an FCC representative

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When correspondence from the FCC is

returned as undeliverable

because the grantee failed to provide the correct mailing address

revocation of the station license

or

suspension of the operator license

may be the result.

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Element 2 Technician Class Question Pool

Valid July 1, 2014

Through

June 30, 2018Slide21

21T1A03 Which part of the FCC regulations contains the rules governing the Amateur Radio Service?

Part 73Part 95Part 90 Part 97Slide22

22T1D06 What, if any, are the restrictions concerning transmission of language that may be considered indecent or obscene?

The FCC maintains a list of words that are not permitted to be used on amateur frequenciesAny such language is prohibited The ITU maintains a list of words that are not permitted to be used on amateur frequencies

There is no such prohibition Slide23

23T2A11 Which of the following is an FCC rule regarding power levels used in the amateur bands, under normal, non-distress circumstances?

There is no limit to power as long as there is no interference with other servicesNo more than 200 watts PEP may be used Up to 1500 watts PEP may be used on any amateur frequency without restriction

While not exceeding the maximum power permitted on a given band, use the minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communicationSlide24

24T1A11 When is willful interference to other amateur radio stations permitted?

Only if the station interfered is expressing extreme religious or political views At no time

Only during a contestAt any time, amateurs are not protected from willful interference Slide25

25T1A04 Which of the following meets the FCC definition of harmful interference?

Radio transmissions that annoy users of a repeaterUnwanted radio transmissions that cause costly harm to radio station apparatusThat which seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a radio communication service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations

Static from lightning storms Slide26

26T1A06 Which of the following services are protected from interference by amateur signals under all circumstances?

Citizens Radio Service Broadcast Service

Land Mobile Radio Service Radionavigation Service Slide27

27T1D10 What is the meaning of the term ”broadcasting” in the FCC rules for the amateur services?

Two-way transmissions by amateur stationsTransmission of musicTransmission of messages directed only to amateur operators Transmissions intended for reception by the general public

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28T1D12 Under which of the following circumstances may an amateur radio station engage in broadcasting?

Under no circumstances When transmitting code practice, information bulletins, or transmissions necessary to provide emergency communications At any time as long as no music is transmitted

At any time as long as the material being transmitted did not originate from a commercial broadcast station Slide29

29T1D09 Under which of the following circumstances are amateur stations authorized to transmit signals related to broadcasting, program production, or news gathering, assuming no other means is available?

Only where such communications directly relate to the immediate safety of human life or protection of propertyOnly when broadcasting communications to or from the space shuttle.Only where noncommercial programming is gathered and supplied exclusively to the National Public Radio network

Only when using amateur repeaters linked to the Internet Slide30

30T1D03 When is the transmission of codes or ciphers that hide the meaning of a message allowed by an amateur station?

Only during contestsOnly when operating mobileOnly when transmitting control commands to space stations or radio control craft

Only when frequencies above 1280 MHz are usedSlide31

31T1D04 What is the only time an amateur station is authorized to transmit music?

When incidental to an authorized retransmission of manned spacecraft communicationsB. When the music produces no spurious emissionsC. When the purpose is to interfere with an illegal transmission

D. When the music is transmitted above 1280 MHzSlide32

32T1D05 When may amateur radio operators use their stations to notify other amateurs of the availability of equipment for sale or trade?

When the equipment is normally used in an amateur station and such activity is not conducted on a regular basisB. When the asking price is $100.00 or lessC. When the asking price is less than its appraised value

D. When the equipment is not the personal property of either the station licensee or the control operator or their close relativesSlide33

33T1F13 When must the station licensee make the station and its records available for FCC inspection?

At any time ten days after notification by the FCC of such an inspectionAny time upon request by an FCC representativeOnly after failing to comply with an FCC notice of violation

Only when presented with a valid warrant by an official or government agentSlide34

34T1C07 What may result when correspondence from the FCC is returned as undeliverable because the grantee failed to provide the correct mailing address?

Fine or imprisonmentRevocation of the station license or suspension of the operator licenseRequire the licensee to be re-examined

A reduction of one rank in operator class