The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate shall, at the request of a duly appointed radio inspector, produce the certificate, or a copy thereof, to the inspector, within ____ hours after the request:
A person found guilty of transmitting a false or fraudulent distress signal, or interfering with, or obstructing any radio communication, without lawful cause, may be liable, on summary conviction, to a penalty of:
a fine of $10 000 (0% chose this)
a prison term of two years (0% chose this)
a fine of $1 000 (0% chose this)
a fine, not exceeding $5 000, or a prison term of one year, or both (0% chose this)
After an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic qualifications is issued, the holder may be examined for additional qualifications in the following order:
Morse code after passing the Basic with Honours (0% chose this)
Advanced after passing Morse code (0% chose this)
any order (0% chose this)
Morse code after passing the Advanced (0% chose this)
Radio apparatus may be installed, placed in operation, repaired or maintained by the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification on behalf of another person:
if the transmitter of a station, for which a radio authorization is to be applied for, is type approved and crystal controlled (0% chose this)
if the other person is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate to operate in the amateur radio service (0% chose this)
pending the granting of a radio authorization, if the apparatus covers the amateur and commercial frequency bands (0% chose this)
pending the granting of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate if the apparatus covers the amateur frequency bands only (0% chose this)
The holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate may design and build from scratch transmitting equipment for use in the amateur radio service provided that person has the:
Basic qualification (0% chose this)
Advanced qualification (0% chose this)
Basic and Morse code qualification (0% chose this)
Morse code with Honours qualification (0% chose this)
Where a friend is not the holder of any type of radio operator certificate, you, as a holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification, may, on behalf of your friend:
modify and repair the radio apparatus but not install it (0% chose this)
not install, place in operation, modify, repair, maintain, or permit the operation of the radio apparatus (0% chose this)
install an amateur station, but not operate or permit the operation of the apparatus (0% chose this)
install and operate the radio apparatus, using your own call sign (0% chose this)
An accredited volunteer examiner must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic, Advanced, and Morse code qualifications (0% chose this)
The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is $20 per qualification (0% chose this)
The fee for taking an examination for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate at an Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada office is $5 per qualification (0% chose this)
An accredited examiner may recover the cost of administering an examination (0% chose this)
An alkaline cell has a nominal voltage of 1.5 volts. When supplying a great deal of current, the voltage may drop to 1.2 volts. This is caused by the cell's:
Battery capacity is commonly stated as a value of current delivered over a specified period of time. What is the effect of exceeding that specified current?
The battery will accept the subsequent charge in shorter time (0% chose this)
The voltage delivered will be higher (0% chose this)
A battery charge will not last as long (0% chose this)
The internal resistance of the cell is short-circuited (0% chose this)
A club project requires that a resistive voltage divider provide a very accurate and predictable ratio. Out of the list below, which resistor tolerance would you select?
You need a current limiting resistor for a light-emitting diode (LED). The actual resistance is not critical at all. Out of the list below, which resistor tolerance would you select?
Three resistors, respectively rated at 10, 15 and 20 ohms are connected in parallel across a 6-volt battery. Which statement is true?
The voltage drop across each resistance added together equals 6 volts (0% chose this)
The voltage drop across the 20 ohm resistance is greater than the voltage across the 10 ohm resistance (0% chose this)
The current through the 10 ohms, 15 ohms and 20 ohms separate resistances, when added together, equals the total current drawn from the battery (0% chose this)
The current flowing through the 10 ohm resistance is less than that flowing through the 20 ohm resistance (0% chose this)
One advantage of replacing a 50 ohm resistor with a parallel combination of two similarly rated 100 ohm resistors is that the parallel combination will have:
lesser resistance and similar power rating (0% chose this)
the same resistance but greater power rating (0% chose this)
the same resistance but lesser power rating (0% chose this)
greater resistance and similar power rating (0% chose this)
In inductances, AC may be opposed by both resistance of winding wire and reactance due to inductive effect. The term which includes resistance and reactance is:
A transformer has a 240 volt primary that draws a current of 250 milliamperes from the mains supply. Assuming no losses and only one secondary, what current would be available from the 12 volt secondary?
In a mains power transformer, the primary winding has 250 turns, and the secondary has 500. If the input voltage is 120 volts, the likely secondary voltage is:
When a parallel coil-capacitor combination is supplied with AC of different frequencies, there will be one frequency where the impedance will be highest. This is the:
A radio amateur may not operate, or permit to be operated, a radio apparatus which he knows is not performing to the Radiocommunication Regulations (0% chose this)
A radio amateur may use a linear amplifier to amplify the output of a licence-exempt transmitter outside any amateur radio allocations (0% chose this)
A considerate operator does not transmit unnecessary signals (0% chose this)
A courteous operator refrains from using offensive language (0% chose this)
An amateur radio operator transmitting unnecessary or offensive signals does not violate accepted practice (0% chose this)
Except for a certified radio amateur operating within authorized amateur radio allocations, no person shall possess or operate any device for the purpose of amplifying the output power of a licence-exempt radio apparatus (0% chose this)
A person may operate or permit the operation of radio apparatus only where the apparatus is maintained to the Radiocommunication Regulations tolerances (0% chose this)
A person may operate an amateur radio station when the person complies with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service (0% chose this)
Which of the following statements is not correct? A person may operate radio apparatus, authorized in the amateur service:
except for the amplification of the output power of licence-exempt radio apparatus operating outside authorized amateur radio service allocations (0% chose this)
on aeronautical, marine or land mobile frequencies (0% chose this)
only where the person complies with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service (0% chose this)
only where the apparatus is maintained within the performance standards set by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regulations and policies (0% chose this)
Some VHF and UHF FM radios purchased for use in the amateur service can also be programmed to communicate on frequencies used for the land mobile service. Under what conditions is this permissible?
The equipment has a RF power output of 2 watts or less (0% chose this)
The equipment is used in remote areas north of 60 degrees latitude (0% chose this)
The radio is certified under the proper Radio Standard Specification for use in Canada and licensed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on the specified frequencies (0% chose this)
The radio operator has a Restricted Operator's Certificate (0% chose this)
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for receiving and automatically retransmitting radiotelephone communications within the same frequency band, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of:
Basic and Morse code qualifications (0% chose this)
In order to install any radio apparatus, to be used specifically for an amateur radio club station, the radio amateur must hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, with a minimum of the following qualifications:
In order to install or operate a transmitter or RF amplifier that is neither professionally designed nor commercially manufactured for use in the amateur service, a radio amateur must hold an Amateur Operator's Certificate, with a minimum of which qualifications?
permit any person to operate the station under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of the amateur operator certificate (0% chose this)
permit anyone to take part in communications only if prior written permission is received from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (0% chose this)
permit anyone to use the station without restrictions (0% chose this)
permit anyone to use the station and take part in communications (0% chose this)
The amateur radio service is authorized to share a portion of what Industrial Scientific Medical (ISM) band that is heavily used by licence exempt devices?
use any United Nations approved frequency (0% chose this)
most communications are handled by nets using predetermined frequencies in amateur bands. Operators not directly involved with disaster communications are requested to avoid making unnecessary transmissions on or near frequencies being used for disaster communications (0% chose this)
use only frequencies in the 80 metre band (0% chose this)
use only frequencies in the 40 metre band (0% chose this)
Which of the following is not an exception from the penalties under the Act, for divulging, intercepting or using information obtained through radiocommunication, other than broadcasting?
Where it is for the purpose of preserving or protecting property, or for the prevention of harm to a person (0% chose this)
Where it is for the purpose of giving evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding in which persons are required to give evidence (0% chose this)
Where it is on behalf of Canada, for the purpose of international or national defence or security (0% chose this)
Where it is to provide information for a journalist (0% chose this)
A local amateur reports your 100W 2M simplex VHF transmission as 30 dB over S9. To reduce your signal to S9, you would reduce your power to ______ watts.
A transmission line differs from an ordinary circuit or network in communications or signalling devices in one very important way. That important aspect is:
If the impedance terminating a transmission line differs significantly from the characteristic impedance of the line, what will be observed at the input of the line?
An impedance nearly equal to the characteristic impedance (0% chose this)
Some value of impedance influenced by line length (0% chose this)
What kind of antenna transmission line can be constructed using two conductors which are maintained a uniform distance apart using insulated spreaders?
What are some reasons not to use parallel-conductor transmission line?
It does not work well when tied down to metal objects, and you should use a balun and may have to use an impedance-matching device with your transceiver (0% chose this)
You must use an impedance-matching device with your transceiver, and it does not work very well with a high SWR (0% chose this)
It does not work well when tied down to metal objects, and it cannot operate under high power (0% chose this)
It is difficult to make at home, and it does not work very well with a high SWR (0% chose this)
If your transmitter and antenna are 15 metres (50 ft) apart, but are connected by 60 metres (200 ft) of RG-58 coaxial cable, what should be done to reduce transmission line loss?
Roll the excess cable into a coil which is as small as possible (0% chose this)
Shorten the excess cable so the transmission line is an even number of wavelengths long (0% chose this)
Shorten the excess cable (0% chose this)
Shorten the excess cable so the transmission line is an odd number of wavelengths long (0% chose this)
A resonant antenna having a feed point impedance of 200 ohms is connected to a transmission line which has an impedance of 50 ohms. What will the standing wave ratio of this system be?
If the centre impedance of a folded dipole is approximately 300 ohms, and you are using RG8U (50 ohms) coaxial lines, what is the ratio required to have the line and the antenna matched?
If a parasitic element slightly shorter than a horizontal dipole antenna is placed parallel to the dipole 0.1 wavelength from it and at the same height, what effect will this have on the antenna's radiation pattern?
A major lobe will develop in the horizontal plane, from the dipole toward the parasitic element (0% chose this)
A major lobe will develop in the horizontal plane, parallel to the two elements (0% chose this)
A major lobe will develop in the vertical plane, away from the ground (0% chose this)
The radiation pattern will not be affected (0% chose this)
If a parasitic element slightly longer than a horizontal dipole antenna is placed parallel to the dipole 0.1 wavelength from it and at the same height, what effect will this have on the antenna's radiation pattern?
A major lobe will develop in the horizontal plane, parallel to the two elements (0% chose this)
A major lobe will develop in the vertical plane, away from the ground (0% chose this)
The radiation pattern will not be affected (0% chose this)
A major lobe will develop in the horizontal plane, from the parasitic element toward the dipole (0% chose this)
Your mobile HF transceiver draws 22 amperes on transmit. The manufacturer suggests limiting voltage drop to 0.5 volt and the vehicle battery is 3 metres (10 feet) away. Given the losses below at that current, which minimum wire gauge must you use?
Number 12, 0.11 V per metre (0.03 V per foot) (0% chose this)
Number 8, 0.05 V per metre (0.01 V per foot) (0% chose this)
Number 10, 0.07 V per metre (0.02 V per foot) (0% chose this)
Number 14, 0.19 V per metre (0.06 V per foot) (0% chose this)
You are transmitting FM on the 2 metre band. Several stations advise you that your transmission is loud and distorted. A quick check with a frequency counter tells you that the transmitter is on the proper frequency. Which of the following is the most probable cause of the distortion?
The power supply output voltage is low (0% chose this)
The repeater is reversing your sidebands (0% chose this)
The frequency counter is giving an incorrect reading and you are indeed off frequency (0% chose this)
The frequency deviation of your transmitter is set too high (0% chose this)
Two or more parts of the radio wave follow different paths during propagation and this may result in phase differences at the receiver. This "change" at the receiver is called:
On the VHF and UHF bands, polarization of the receiving antenna is very important in relation to the transmitting antenna, yet on HF bands it is relatively unimportant. Why is that so?
Greater selectivity is possible with HF receivers making changes in polarization redundant (0% chose this)
The ionosphere can change the polarization of the signal from moment to moment (0% chose this)
The ground wave and the sky wave continually shift the polarization (0% chose this)
Anomalies in the Earth's magnetic field produce a profound effect on HF polarization but not on VHF & UHF frequencies (0% chose this)