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Subelement B-001

B-001

Section B-001-004

Section B-001-004

How old must you be to hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification?

  • 14 years or older
  • 18 years or older
  • 70 years or younger
  • Correct Answer
    There are no age limits

"There are no age or nationality restrictions for candidates who wish to take the examinations. Candidates must provide adequate photo identification to examiners prior to the examination." (RIC-3, Age and Nationality)

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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Which examination must be passed before an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is issued?

  • A practical test
  • Correct Answer
    Basic Qualification
  • Advanced Qualification
  • Morse code

The Basic Qualification is the only examination needed to obtain a Certificate ( and a call sign ).

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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Holders of which one of the following certificates may be issued an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate?

  • Canadian Restricted Operator's Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)
  • Correct Answer
    Canadian Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate Maritime (RGMC)
  • Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M)
  • Canadian Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A)

"Persons holding any of the following Canadian certificates may be issued an authorization to operate in the amateur radio service with the same operating privileges as the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic, Morse code and Advanced Qualifications: Radiocommunication Operator General Certificate Maritime (RGMC), ..." (RIC-3, Certificate Equivalency and RIC-16)

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification is issued, the holder may be examined for additional qualifications in the following order:

  • Morse code after passing the Basic with Honours
  • Morse code after passing the Advanced
  • Advanced after passing Morse code
  • Correct Answer
    any order

After obtaining the Basic, the Morse or Advanced qualifications can be obtained in any sequence.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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What sending and receiving speed, in words per minute (wpm), must you achieve to be granted the Morse code Qualification?

  • Correct Answer
    5 wpm
  • 7 wpm
  • 12 wpm
  • 15 wpm

The 12 and 15 words per minute Morse tests have long been discontinued. [ 15 wpm discontinued in the 1990 Restructuration, 12 wpm discontinued in May 2001. ]

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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You hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification. Besides the amateur radio service, in what other service does this authorization allow you to operate a station?

  • Aeronautical service
  • Correct Answer
    No other service
  • Land mobile service
  • Maritime service

The holder of a radio authorization must limit his activities to services specified in the license. An Amateur Certificate is valid for Amateur bands only.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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What conditions must candidates for amateur radio certification meet?

  • Be at least 14 years of age and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be a Canadian citizen
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Correct Answer
    Have a valid address in Canada

"There are no age or nationality restrictions for candidates who wish to take the examinations. Candidates must provide adequate photo identification to examiners prior to the examination." (RIC-3, Age and Nationality)

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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