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Technician exam T1: FCC Rules and the Amateur Service

All 68 questions in subelement T1. The exam asks 6 of them, one from each group (T1A, T1B, T1C, T1D, T1E, T1F). Answers are hidden until you open them.

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T1A

  1. T1A01 Which of the following is part of the Basis and Purpose of the Amateur Radio Service?

    1. Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible
    2. Providing communications for international contesting
    3. Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    C. Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art (97.1)

  2. T1A02 Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States?

    1. ARRL
    2. Homeland Security
    3. The FCC
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    C. The FCC (97.1)

  3. T1A03 What do the FCC rules state regarding the use of a phonetic alphabet for station identification in the Amateur Radio Service?

    1. It is required when transmitting emergency messages
    2. It is encouraged when using phone emissions
    3. It is required when in contact with foreign stations
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    B. It is encouraged when using phone emissions (97.119(b)(2))

  4. T1A04 How do you receive official notification of your new license and call sign after passing the exam?

    1. Email from the FCC with a link to download the license grant
    2. USPS First-Class Mail from the FCC
    3. Email from the lead volunteer examiner
    4. USPS First-Class Mail from the lead volunteer examiner
    Show answer

    A. Email from the FCC with a link to download the license grant (97.23)

  5. T1A05 What proves that the FCC has issued an operator/primary license grant?

    1. A printed copy of the certificate of successful completion of examination
    2. An email notification from the NCVEC granting the license
    3. The license appears in the FCC ULS database
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    C. The license appears in the FCC ULS database (97.7)

  6. T1A06 On which of the following HF frequencies can automatically controlled amateur propagation beacons be found?

    1. Anywhere in the Technician portion of 10 meters
    2. Anywhere, if they are registered with the FCC
    3. In a specific portion of each of the HF Technician bands
    4. On ten meters, between 28.200 MHz and 28.300 MHz
    Show answer

    D. On ten meters, between 28.200 MHz and 28.300 MHz (97.203(d))

  7. T1A07 What is the FCC Part 97 definition of a space station?

    1. Any satellite orbiting Earth
    2. A manned satellite orbiting Earth
    3. An amateur station located more than 50 km above Earth's surface
    4. An amateur station using amateur radio satellites for relay of signals
    Show answer

    C. An amateur station located more than 50 km above Earth's surface (97.3(a)(41))

  8. T1A08 Who recommends transmit/receive channels for repeater and auxiliary stations?

    1. A Frequency Spectrum Manager appointed by the FCC
    2. A Volunteer Frequency Coordinator recognized by local amateurs
    3. An FCC Regional Field Office
    4. The International Telecommunication Union
    Show answer

    B. A Volunteer Frequency Coordinator recognized by local amateurs (97.3(a)(22))

  9. T1A09 Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?

    1. The FCC Office of Spectrum Management and Coordination Policy
    2. The local chapter of the Office of National Council of Independent Frequency Coordinators
    3. Amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be repeater or auxiliary stations
    4. The FCC Regional Field Office
    Show answer

    C. Amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be repeater or auxiliary stations (97.3(a)(22))

  10. T1A10 Besides an FCC-issued amateur operator license, what is required to be the control operator of a Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Station?

    1. A written recommendation by the local ARRL Emergency Coordinator
    2. Membership in the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
    3. Certification of current enrollment by a civil defense organization
    4. Nothing
    Show answer

    C. Certification of current enrollment by a civil defense organization (97.407(a))

  11. T1A11 Which of the following is prohibited?

    1. International communications on VHF bands and higher frequencies
    2. Willful or malicious interference
    3. Third-party traffic using digital modes
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    B. Willful or malicious interference (97.101(d))

T1B

  1. T1B01 Which of the following frequency ranges are available for phone operation by Technician licensees?

    1. 28.050 MHz to 28.150 MHz
    2. 28.100 MHz to 28.300 MHz
    3. 28.300 MHz to 28.500 MHz
    4. 28.500 MHz to 28.600 MHz
    Show answer

    C. 28.300 MHz to 28.500 MHz (97.301(e))

  2. T1B02 Which of the following U.S. amateur radio operators are allowed to contact the International Space Station (ISS) on VHF bands?

    1. Only amateurs with a General class or higher license
    2. Any amateur with a Technician class or higher license
    3. Only amateurs with a General class or higher license, and NASA approval
    4. Any amateurs with a Technician class or higher license, and NASA approval
    Show answer

    B. Any amateur with a Technician class or higher license (97.301, 97.207(c))

  3. T1B03 Which frequency is in the 6-meter amateur band?

    1. 49.00 MHz
    2. 52.525 MHz
    3. 28.50 MHz
    4. 222.15 MHz
    Show answer

    B. 52.525 MHz (97.301(a))

  4. T1B04 Which amateur band includes 146.52 MHz?

    1. 6 meters
    2. 20 meters
    3. 70 centimeters
    4. 2 meters
    Show answer

    D. 2 meters (97.301(a))

  5. T1B05 Which of the following bands include frequencies where Technicians are authorized to use digital modes such as FT8?

    1. 10 meters
    2. 6 meters
    3. 2 meters
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    D. All these choices are correct (97.301, 97.305)

  6. T1B06 On which HF bands does a Technician class operator have phone privileges?

    1. None
    2. 10-meter band only
    3. 80-meter, 40-meter, 15-meter, and 10-meter bands
    4. 30-meter band only
    Show answer

    B. 10-meter band only (97.301(e), 97.305)

  7. T1B07 Which of the following VHF/UHF band segments are limited to CW only?

    1. 50.0 MHz to 50.1 MHz and 144.0 MHz to 144.1 MHz
    2. 219 MHz to 220 MHz and 420.0 MHz to 420.1 MHz
    3. 902.0 MHz to 902.1 MHz
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    A. 50.0 MHz to 50.1 MHz and 144.0 MHz to 144.1 MHz (97.305(a), (c))

  8. T1B08 How are US amateurs restricted in segments of bands where the Amateur Radio Service is secondary?

    1. U.S. amateurs may find non-amateur stations in those segments, and must avoid interfering with them
    2. U.S. amateurs must give foreign amateur stations priority in those segments
    3. International communications are not permitted in those segments
    4. Digital transmissions are not permitted in those segments
    Show answer

    A. U.S. amateurs may find non-amateur stations in those segments, and must avoid interfering with them (97.303)

  9. T1B09 Why should you not set your transmit frequency to be exactly at the edge of an amateur band or sub-band?

    1. To allow for calibration error in the transmitter frequency display
    2. So that modulation sidebands do not extend beyond the band edge
    3. To allow for transmitter frequency drift
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    D. All these choices are correct (97.101(a), 97.301(a-e))

  10. T1B10 Where may SSB phone be used in amateur bands above 50 MHz?

    1. Only in sub-bands allocated to General class or higher licensees
    2. Only on repeaters
    3. In at least some segment of all these bands
    4. On any band if the power is limited to 25 watts
    Show answer

    C. In at least some segment of all these bands (97.305(c))

  11. T1B11 What is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators in their HF band segments?

    1. 200 watts
    2. 100 watts
    3. 50 watts
    4. 10 watts
    Show answer

    A. 200 watts (97.313)

  12. T1B12 Except for some specific restrictions, what is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators using frequencies above 30 MHz?

    1. 50 watts
    2. 100 watts
    3. 500 watts
    4. 1500 watts
    Show answer

    D. 1500 watts (97.313(b))

T1C

  1. T1C01 For which classes of amateur radio licenses does the FCC currently issue new licenses?

    1. Novice, Technician, General, Amateur Extra
    2. Technician, Technician Plus, General, Amateur Extra
    3. Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced
    4. Technician, General, Amateur Extra
    Show answer

    D. Technician, General, Amateur Extra (97.9(a), 97.17(a))

  2. T1C02 Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?

    1. Only a licensed amateur with a General or Amateur Extra Class license
    2. Only a licensed amateur with an Amateur Extra Class license
    3. Only a licensed amateur who has been licensed continuously for more than 10 years
    4. Any licensed amateur
    Show answer

    D. Any licensed amateur (97.19)

  3. T1C03 What types of international communications are FCC-licensed amateur radio stations permitted to make?

    1. Communications incidental to the purposes of the Amateur Radio Service and remarks of a personal character
    2. Communications incidental to conducting business or remarks of a personal nature
    3. Only communications incidental to contest exchanges; all other communications are prohibited
    4. Any communications that would be permitted by an international broadcast station
    Show answer

    A. Communications incidental to the purposes of the Amateur Radio Service and remarks of a personal character (97.117)

  4. T1C04 What may happen if the FCC is unable to reach you by email?

    1. Fine and suspension of operator license
    2. Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license
    3. Revocation of access to the license record in the FCC system
    4. Nothing; there is no such requirement
    Show answer

    B. Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license (97.23)

  5. T1C05 Which of the following is a valid Group D call sign format for Technician class?

    1. KF1XXX
    2. KA1X
    3. W1XX
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    A. KF1XXX

  6. T1C06 Which of the following statements is true about using your amateur radio license when operating aboard a vessel or craft in international waters?

    1. Amateur operation is prohibited in international waters
    2. You may only operate during maritime emergencies
    3. You need special FCC authorization for maritime mobile operation
    4. You may operate from a US-documented vessel with the master's permission
    Show answer

    D. You may operate from a US-documented vessel with the master's permission (97.5(a)(2), 97.11(a))

  7. T1C07 How long before the expiration date may an amateur radio license renewal be requested?

    1. 30 days
    2. 90 days
    3. 6 months
    4. 1 year
    Show answer

    B. 90 days (97.21, 1.949)

  8. T1C08 What is the normal term for an FCC-issued amateur radio license?

    1. Five years
    2. Eight years
    3. Ten years
    4. Life
    Show answer

    C. Ten years (97.25)

  9. T1C09 What is the grace period for renewal if an amateur license expires?

    1. Two years
    2. Three years
    3. Five years
    4. Ten years
    Show answer

    A. Two years (97.21(a)(b))

  10. T1C10 How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you transmit on the amateur radio bands?

    1. Immediately on receiving your Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE)
    2. As soon as your operator/station license grant appears on the ARRL website
    3. As soon as your operator/station license grant appears in the FCC’s license database
    4. As soon as you receive your license in the mail from the FCC
    Show answer

    C. As soon as your operator/station license grant appears in the FCC’s license database (97.5a)

  11. T1C11 If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to transmit on the amateur radio bands?

    1. Yes, for up to two years
    2. Yes, as soon as you apply for renewal
    3. Yes, for up to one year
    4. No, you must wait until the license has been renewed
    Show answer

    D. No, you must wait until the license has been renewed (97.21(b))

T1D

  1. T1D01 With which countries are FCC-licensed amateur radio stations prohibited from exchanging communications?

    1. Any country whose administration has notified the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that it objects to such communications
    2. Any country whose administration has notified the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) that it objects to such communications
    3. Any country banned from such communications by the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)
    4. Any country banned from making such communications by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
    Show answer

    A. Any country whose administration has notified the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that it objects to such communications (97.111(a)(1))

  2. T1D02 Under which of the following circumstances are one-way transmissions by an amateur station prohibited?

    1. Announcements of upcoming ham radio operating events
    2. Broadcasting
    3. International Morse Code Practice
    4. Telecommand or transmissions of telemetry
    Show answer

    B. Broadcasting (97.113(b), 97.111(b))

  3. T1D03 When is it permissible to transmit messages encoded to obscure their meaning?

    1. Only when using a remote station during a contest
    2. Only when transmitting certain approved digital codes
    3. Only when transmitting control commands to space stations or model craft
    4. Never
    Show answer

    C. Only when transmitting control commands to space stations or model craft (97.211(b), 97.215(b), 97.113(a)(4))

  4. T1D04 Under what conditions is an amateur station authorized to transmit music using a phone emission?

    1. When incidental to an authorized retransmission of manned spacecraft communications
    2. When the music produces no spurious emissions
    3. When transmissions are limited to less than three minutes per hour
    4. When the music is transmitted above 1280 MHz
    Show answer

    A. When incidental to an authorized retransmission of manned spacecraft communications (97.113(a)(4), 97.113(c))

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

    1. Never
    2. When the equipment is not the personal property of either the station licensee, or the control operator, or their close relatives
    3. When no profit is made on the sale
    4. When selling amateur radio equipment and not on a regular basis
    Show answer

    D. When selling amateur radio equipment and not on a regular basis (97.113(a)(3)(ii))

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

    1. The FCC maintains a list of words that are not permitted to be used on amateur frequencies
    2. Any such language is prohibited
    3. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) maintains a list of words that are not permitted to be used on amateur frequencies
    4. There is no such prohibition
    Show answer

    B. Any such language is prohibited (97.113(a)(4))

  7. T1D07 Which of the following is an example of an auxiliary station?

    1. A station sending one-way transmissions between a remote repeater receiver and the main repeater transmitter
    2. A backup radio for emergency use in case the main station radio fails
    3. A station used in the Military Auxiliary Radio System for linking government and amateur stations in a digital network
    4. A second station utilized in multi-operator contest stations
    Show answer

    A. A station sending one-way transmissions between a remote repeater receiver and the main repeater transmitter (97.113(d), 97.201(e))

  8. T1D08 In which of the following circumstances may the control operator of an amateur station receive compensation for operating that station?

    1. When the communication is related to the sale of amateur equipment by the control operator's employer
    2. When the communication is a part of classroom instruction at an educational institution
    3. When the communication is made to obtain emergency information for a local broadcast station
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    B. When the communication is a part of classroom instruction at an educational institution (97.113(a)(3)(iii))

  9. T1D09 When may amateur stations transmit information in support of broadcasting, program production, or news gathering, assuming no other means is available?

    1. When such communications are directly related to the immediate safety of human life or protection of property
    2. When broadcasting communications to or from the space shuttle
    3. Where non-commercial programming is gathered and supplied exclusively to the National Public Radio network
    4. Never
    Show answer

    A. When such communications are directly related to the immediate safety of human life or protection of property (97.113(5)(b))

  10. T1D10 How does the FCC define broadcasting for the Amateur Radio Service?

    1. Two-way transmissions by amateur stations
    2. Any transmission made by the licensed station
    3. Transmission of messages directed only to amateur operators
    4. Transmissions intended for reception by the general public
    Show answer

    D. Transmissions intended for reception by the general public (97.3(a)(10))

  11. T1D11 When may an amateur station transmit without identifying on the air?

    1. When the transmissions are of a brief nature to make station adjustments
    2. When the transmissions are unmodulated
    3. When the transmitted power level is below 0.1 watt
    4. When transmitting signals to control model craft
    Show answer

    D. When transmitting signals to control model craft (97.215)

  12. T1D12 Which of the following is required when making on-the-air test transmissions?

    1. Identify the transmitting station
    2. Conduct tests only between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time
    3. Notify the FCC of the transmissions
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    A. Identify the transmitting station (97.119(a))

T1E

  1. T1E01 When may an amateur station transmit without a control operator?

    1. When using automatic control, such as in the case of a repeater
    2. When the station licensee is away and another licensed amateur is using the station
    3. When the transmitting station is an auxiliary station
    4. Never
    Show answer

    D. Never (97.7(a))

  2. T1E02 Who may be the control operator of a station communicating through an amateur satellite or space station?

    1. Only an Amateur Extra Class operator
    2. A General class or higher licensee with a satellite operator certification
    3. Only an Amateur Extra Class operator who is also an AMSAT member
    4. Any amateur allowed to transmit on the satellite uplink frequency
    Show answer

    D. Any amateur allowed to transmit on the satellite uplink frequency (97.301, 97.207(c))

  3. T1E03 Who must designate the station control operator?

    1. The station licensee
    2. The FCC
    3. The frequency coordinator
    4. Any licensed operator
    Show answer

    A. The station licensee (97.103(b))

  4. T1E04 What determines the transmitting frequency privileges of an amateur station?

    1. The frequency authorized by the frequency coordinator
    2. The frequencies printed on the license grant
    3. The highest class of operator license held by anyone on the premises
    4. The class of operator license held by the control operator
    Show answer

    D. The class of operator license held by the control operator (97.103(b))

  5. T1E05 What is an amateur station’s control point?

    1. The location of the station’s transmitting antenna
    2. The location of the station’s transmitting apparatus
    3. The location at which the control operator function is performed
    4. The mailing address of the station licensee
    Show answer

    C. The location at which the control operator function is performed (97.3(a)(14))

  6. T1E06 When, other than during an emergency, may a Technician class licensee be the control operator of a station operating in an Amateur Extra Class band segment?

    1. At no time
    2. When designated as the control operator by an Amateur Extra Class licensee
    3. As part of a multi-operator contest team
    4. When using a club station whose trustee holds an Amateur Extra Class license
    Show answer

    A. At no time (97.301)

  7. T1E07 When the control operator is not the station licensee, who is responsible for the proper operation of the station?

    1. All licensed amateurs who are present at the operation
    2. Only the station licensee
    3. Only the control operator
    4. The control operator and the station licensee
    Show answer

    D. The control operator and the station licensee (97.103(a))

  8. T1E08 Which of the following is an example of automatic control?

    1. Repeater operation
    2. Controlling a station over the internet
    3. Using a computer or other device to send CW automatically
    4. Using a computer or other device to identify automatically
    Show answer

    A. Repeater operation (97.3(a)(6), 97.205(d))

  9. T1E09 Which amateur stations may be remotely controlled?

    1. Only repeater stations
    2. Only automatically controlled stations
    3. Only digital stations
    4. Any station
    Show answer

    D. Any station (97.109(c))

  10. T1E10 Which of the following is an example of remote control as defined in Part 97?

    1. A software defined radio (SDR)
    2. Operating the station over the internet
    3. Controlling a model aircraft, boat, or car by amateur radio
    4. Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication
    Show answer

    B. Operating the station over the internet (97.3(a)(39))

  11. T1E11 What is a control operator as defined in Part 97?

    1. The person speaking or otherwise communicating messages over an amateur station
    2. The person who is the licensee of an amateur station
    3. An amateur operator identified in the FCC database as responsible for transmissions and FCC rules compliance at a station license location
    4. An amateur operator designated by the licensee of a station to be responsible for transmissions and FCC rules compliance at that station
    Show answer

    D. An amateur operator designated by the licensee of a station to be responsible for transmissions and FCC rules compliance at that station (97.3(a)(13))

T1F

  1. T1F01 When must the station licensee make the station and the station records available for inspection?

    1. At any time ten days after notification by the FCC of such an inspection
    2. At any time upon request by an FCC representative
    3. At any time after a written notification by the FCC of such inspection
    4. Only when presented with a valid warrant by an FCC official or government agent
    Show answer

    B. At any time upon request by an FCC representative (97.103(c))

  2. T1F02 How often must you identify with your FCC-assigned call sign when using tactical call signs such as “Race Headquarters”?

    1. Never, the tactical call is sufficient
    2. Once every hour
    3. At least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a communication
    4. At the end of every transmission
    Show answer

    C. At least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a communication (97.119(a))

  3. T1F03 When are you required to transmit your assigned call sign?

    1. At the beginning of each contact, and every 10 minutes thereafter
    2. At least once during each transmission
    3. At least every 15 minutes during and at the end of a communication
    4. At least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a communication
    Show answer

    D. At least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a communication (97.119(a))

  4. T1F04 What language must you use for identification when using a phone emission?

    1. Any language recognized by the United Nations
    2. Any language recognized by the ITU
    3. English
    4. English, French, or Spanish
    Show answer

    C. English (97.119(b)(2))

  5. T1F05 What method of call sign identification is required for a station transmitting phone signals?

    1. Send the call sign followed by the indicator RPT
    2. Send the call sign using a CW or phone emission
    3. Send the call sign followed by the indicator R
    4. Send the call sign using only a phone emission
    Show answer

    B. Send the call sign using a CW or phone emission (97.119(b)(2))

  6. T1F06 Which of the following self-assigned indicators are acceptable when using a phone transmission?

    1. KL7CC stroke W3
    2. KL7CC slant W3
    3. KL7CC slash W3
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    D. All these choices are correct (97.119(c))

  7. T1F07 Which of the following restrictions apply when a non-licensed person speaks to a foreign amateur radio station via a station under the control of an FCC-licensed amateur radio operator?

    1. The person must be a U.S. citizen
    2. The foreign station must be in a country with which the U.S. has a third-party agreement
    3. The licensed control operator must do the station identification
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    B. The foreign station must be in a country with which the U.S. has a third-party agreement (97.115(a)(2))

  8. T1F08 What is the definition of third-party communications?

    1. A message from a control operator to another amateur station control operator on behalf of another person
    2. Amateur radio communications where three stations are in communications with one another
    3. Operation when the transmitting equipment is licensed to a person other than the control operator
    4. Temporary authorization for an unlicensed person to transmit on the amateur bands for technical experiments
    Show answer

    A. A message from a control operator to another amateur station control operator on behalf of another person (97.3(a)(47))

  9. T1F09 What type of amateur station simultaneously retransmits the signal of another amateur station on a different channel or channels?

    1. Beacon station
    2. Remote control station
    3. Repeater station
    4. Message forwarding station
    Show answer

    C. Repeater station (97.3(a)(40))

  10. T1F10 Who is accountable if a repeater inadvertently retransmits communications that violate the FCC rules?

    1. The control operator of the originating station
    2. The control operator of the repeater
    3. The owner of the repeater
    4. Both the originating station and the repeater owner
    Show answer

    A. The control operator of the originating station (97.205(g))

  11. T1F11 Which of the following is a requirement for the issuance of a club station license grant?

    1. The trustee must have an Amateur Extra Class operator license grant
    2. The club must have at least four members
    3. The club must be registered with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
    4. All these choices are correct
    Show answer

    B. The club must have at least four members (97.5(b)(2))

Questions: NCVEC Question Pool Committee (public domain). Pool valid July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030.