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Subel. G1
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Subelement G1

COMMISSION’S RULES

Section G1B

Antenna structure limitations; good engineering and good amateur practice; beacon operation; prohibited transmissions; retransmitting radio signals

What is the maximum height above ground for an antenna structure not near a public use airport without requiring notification to the FAA and registration with the FCC?

  • 50 feet
  • 100 feet
  • Correct Answer
    200 feet
  • 250 feet

(C). The FCC guidelines are that an antenna structure must not be more than 200 feet high (provided that it is not at or near a public use airport) or the antenna must be registered with the FCC and the FAA must be notified before installation.

Refer to FCC Section:97.15(a)

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With which of the following conditions must beacon stations comply?

  • Correct Answer
    No more than one beacon station may transmit in the same band from the same station location
  • The frequency must be coordinated with the National Beacon Organization
  • The frequency must be posted on the internet or published in a national periodical
  • All these choices are correct

(D). Beacon stations are used for looking at radio wave propagation or as calibration signals. The FCC requires that there must be no more than one beacon signal in the same band from a single location.

For more info look at Wikipedia: Radio Propagation Beacon

Refer to FCC Section:[97.203(b)]

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Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC rules?

  • Correct Answer
    Observation of propagation and reception
  • Automatic identification of repeaters
  • Transmission of bulletins of general interest to amateur radio licensees
  • All these choices are correct

(A). Beacons stations may be used by Amateur Radio operators for the observation of propagation and reception. The FCC also stipulates that there may only be one beacon signal on a single frequency at a single location.

Refer to FCC Section: [97.3(a)(9)]

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Which of the following transmissions is permitted for all amateur stations?

  • Unidentified transmissions of less than 10 seconds duration for test purposes only
  • Automatic retransmission of other amateur signals by any amateur station
  • Correct Answer
    Occasional retransmission of weather and propagation forecast information from US government stations
  • Encrypted messages, if not intended to facilitate a criminal act

47 C.F.R 97.111(b)(6) permits transmission of informational bulletins, this is understood to include occasional rebroadcast of information of use to the Amateur Radio community.

Test transmissions should always include one's call sign. (Note Brief transmissions to make adjustments and enable 2-way communication (antenna tuning for example) are permitted)

Retransmission of amateur station signals is allowed only by auxiliary, repeater, and space stations.

Coded transmissions are never permitted on the Amateur Radio bands, even for health information generally covered by privacy law.

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Which of the following one-way transmissions are permitted?

  • Unidentified test transmissions of less than 10 seconds in duration
  • Correct Answer
    Transmissions to assist with learning the International Morse code
  • Regular transmissions offering equipment for sale, if intended for amateur radio use
  • All these choices are correct

47 C.F.R 97.111(b)(5) permits transmissions necessary to assist persons learning, or improving proficiency in, the international Morse code.

Test transmissions should always include one's call sign. (Note Brief transmissions to make adjustments and enable 2-way communication (antenna tuning for example) are permitted, however, a 1-minute test transmission would not be considered brief)

Transmissions offering Amateur Radio equipment for sale are permitted, however only if they are not on a regular basis (47 C.F.R 97.113(a)(3)(ii))

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Under what conditions are state and local governments permitted to regulate amateur radio antenna structures?

  • Under no circumstances, FCC rules take priority
  • At any time and to any extent necessary to accomplish a legitimate purpose of the state or local entity, provided that proper filings are made with the FCC
  • Only when such structures exceed 50 feet in height and are clearly visible 1,000 feet from the structure
  • Correct Answer
    Amateur Service communications must be reasonably accommodated, and regulations must constitute the minimum practical to accommodate a legitimate purpose of the state or local entity

In 1985 the FCC issued an official document known as PRB-1 as guidance for state and local regulations of amateur radio service antennas. The 11 page document has been codified at Section 97.15(b) in the Code of Federal Regulations.

PRB-1 states that local governments must reasonably accommodate amateur operations, but they may still zone for height, safety and aesthetics concerns.

For more info, see: http://www.arrl.org/prb-1

Hint: The longest one is the answer

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What are the restrictions on the use of abbreviations or procedural signals in the amateur service?

  • Only “Q” signals are permitted
  • Correct Answer
    They may be used if they do not obscure the meaning of a message
  • They are not permitted
  • They are limited to those expressly listed in Part 97 of the FCC rules

(B). As amateurs, our transmissions are public. We should not use any codes or means of hiding or obscuring the meaning of our messages. Common abbreviations or procedural signals, such as "Q" codes, etc. are allowed.

Refer to FCC Section: [97.113(a)(4)]

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When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications Commission?

  • Only when the foreign country has a formal third-party agreement filed with the FCC
  • Correct Answer
    When the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communications
  • Only when the contact is with amateurs licensed by a country which is a member of the United Nations, or by a territory possessed by such a country
  • Only when the contact is with amateurs licensed by a country which is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union, or by a territory possessed by such a country

(B). The United States and FCC have third-party agreements for amateur radio communications with many other countries around the world. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has established global regions and regulates such third-party agreements. They provide lists of nations that allow inter-communication. The United States is in Region 2. Amateur radio operators in the U.S. are allowed to make contact with amateurs in any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communications.

As of November 20, 2021, according to the FCC, there were "no banned countries", however, some countries do not issue radio licenses to individuals (e.g. North Korea).

For more info see Wikipedia: International Telecommunication Union

Refer to FCC Part: 97.111(a)(1)

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On what HF frequencies are automatically controlled beacons permitted?

  • On any frequency if power is less than 1 watt
  • On any frequency if transmissions are in Morse code
  • 21.08 MHz to 21.09 MHz
  • Correct Answer
    28.20 MHz to 28.30 MHz

FCC Part 97.203 'Beacon station', section (b) states:

"A beacon may be automatically controlled while it is transmitting on the 28.20-28.30 MHz, 50.06-50.08 MHz, 144.275-144.300 MHz, 222.05-222.06 MHz or 432.300-432.400 MHz segments, or on the 33 cm and shorter wavelength bands."

Of the frequency ranges listed in the FCC rule, only 28.20-28.30 MHz is considered to be HF. It is in the 10-meter amateur band.

SILLY HINT: They can go from 2.82 "to (H)eight (F)ree."(pronounce "hate free" or 8 3)

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What is the power limit for beacon stations?

  • 10 watts PEP output
  • 20 watts PEP output
  • Correct Answer
    100 watts PEP output
  • 200 watts PEP output

(C). The FCC has set a power limit of 100 watts PEP output for amateur beacon stations. This power is great enough for looking at wave propagation, without causing interference on other frequencies.

Refer to FCC Part: [97.203(c)]

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Who or what determines “good engineering and good amateur practice,” as applied to the operation of an amateur station in all respects not covered by the Part 97 rules?

  • Correct Answer
    The FCC
  • The control operator
  • The IEEE
  • The ITU

(A). The FCC sets the standards we should follow and has the last word in areas not specifically covered by the Part 97 rules. We should always use courtesy, common sense and those good engineering, and good amateur practices. Where you have a situation that may raise an issue, keep a good record too so that you can give answers to the FCC.

Refer to FCC Part: [97.101(a)]

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