Technician License Course Chapter 7

Technician License Course Chapter 7
Lesson Module 15 – License Regulations and Privileges Page 7-1

Section 1 – License Rules
Licensing authority for Amateur Radio Federal Communications Commission FCC rules published in Part 97 of Title 47 – Code of Federal Regulations. Usually referred to as “Part 97” During this section of the class you will cover material that is less than stimulating but very important. Discuss the role of the FCC in management of the radio frequency spectrum in the United States and how ham radio fits into the big picture. Point out the official regulations that authorize and manage ham radio operations. Also point out that the students will hear a lot about Part 97 rules, and that this is just a short hand reference to the rules section that pertains specifically to ham radio. 2014 Technician License Course

2014 Technician License Course
Page 7-2 Why Is There Ham Radio? (Part 97.1) Providing emergency communication capability. Advancement of the art and science of radio. Advance communication and technical skills of radio. Provide a trained reservoir of operators, technicians and electronics experts. Promote and enhance international goodwill. Discuss the mission of ham radio from your point of view. 2014 Technician License Course

Page 7-2 Some Definitions Amateur Service – no pecuniary interest (private and personal, non commercial). Amateur Operator – the person holding authorization (license) to operate an Amateur Radio station. Amateur Station – equipment capable of transmitting on frequencies authorized for Amateur Service. Some of this material may seem to be self-evident but make sure that everyone understands the subtle differences between amateur radio and the other radio services. Particularly stress the non-commercial nature of ham radio. The lines here are becoming increasingly blurred with more professionals joining the amateur radio community as a way of providing emergency communications capabilities for their organizations. 2014 Technician License Course

Page 7-3 The Amateur License No age limit or citizenship restrictions. One exception – foreign representatives License actually contains two parts. Operator license Station license (the call sign) Three levels of operator privileges: Technician, General, Amateur Extra. Discuss the equal opportunity aspects of ham radio, virtually anyone can obtain a license The license actually has two parts, the operator part allows the holder to operate an amateur radio station, the station part authorizes the physical station to be operated. Make the analogy to a driver’s license and the license plates on the vehicle. 2014 Technician License Course

Licensing Examinations
Page 7-5 Licensing Examinations Volunteer Examiners (VEs) Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs) Preparation Study the content Question Pool Taking the exam Proctored exam Multiple choice What the fee pays for Most of this material has already been covered at some point during the first few hours of the course, but this is a good place to tie it all together. Explain how examinations are managed and what VEs and VECs are. Perhaps any VE team members could be present during this time to introduce themselves. Show examples of the forms that need to be filled out and have examples of the NCVEC 605 and CSCE forms. Emphasize the purpose of the exam fee and what it is used for. Also emphasize that the actual ham license is free. 2014 Technician License Course

License Term and Renewal
Page 7-8 License Term and Renewal The license is free and good for 10 years. Renewable within 90 days of the expiration date. Some personal identification information is required. Tax ID (Social Security Number). Current Mailing Address. Federal Registration Number (FRN). Security of personal information is important, but the government needs to know certain things about you before the license can be issued. Social security numbers are one area that makes people uncomfortable giving up. Explain that after the initial license is issued (and the SSN is required for that first issuance) that an FRN number will be assigned and the sensitive SSN will not be required for further interaction with the FCC. The student can wait for the FCC to issue an FRN when they process the first license application, or if the student desires, they and use the FCC Universal Licensing System web site to obtain their own FRN and then use that FRN on the 605 form. Assure the student that the VEC system is pretty secure and there is little risk of sensitive personal information getting into the wrong hands. This is a good time to reinforce that Amateur Radio is a public service, using public airwaves. You must identify yourself as a licensee in order to receive the privileges and protections due a licensed operator. That’s the trade-off. 2014 Technician License Course

Renewing your License Every 10 years you will need to renew your license. You can do it anytime up to 90 days before it expires. If you don’t renew before it expires, you have two years grace period to do it. You must not transmit after the expiration date until you get it renewed.

Responsibilities of Licensure
Page 7-9 Responsibilities of Licensure Prevent unauthorized operation of your station. Provide personal information as required – keep a current mailing address on file. Make your station available for FCC inspection upon request. The ham radio operators responsibilities might seem intimidating to the new ham, but assure them that it is not a big deal. Give them examples how they can prevent unauthorized operation of their stations (remove the microphone when they are not physically present, etc.) Updating mailing addresses is probably the area where most do not comply, but making the change in the records is very painless and tell them how to do it. Finally, operating a ham radio is a privilege, not a right. Having your station be open to inspection is a requirement to the authorization. The FCC will not inspect your station without cause. 2014 Technician License Course

Page 7-9 FCC ULS Web Site Register for on-line access to your license information. Make changes to your address and other information. Renew your license. Search for other station information. The FCC web site is fairly easy to use and it allows the ham to perform the required actions to maintain a current license themselves. The FRN is the key that unlocks those doors. If you have the capability, demonstrate accessing the ULS live during the class to illustrate how it can be used. As a suggestion, write your FRN on my station license so that you can easily find it when needed. 2014 Technician License Course

Practice Questions 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service rules and regulations as defined by the FCC? A. Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible B. Providing communications for international non-profit organizations C. Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art D. All of these choices are correct FCC Rule: [97.1] T1A01 HRLM (7-2) 2014 Technician License Course

Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service in the United States? A. FEMA B. The ITU C. The FCC D. Homeland Security FCC Rule: [97.1] T1A02 HRLM (7-2) 2014 Technician License Course

Which part of the FCC regulations contains the rules governing the Amateur Radio Service? A. Part 73 B. Part 95 C. Part 90 D. Part 97 T1A03 HRLM (7-1) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following is a purpose of the amateur service rules and regulations as defined by the FCC? A. Enhancing international goodwill B. Providing inexpensive communication for local emergency organizations C. Training of operators in military radio operating procedures D. All of these choices are correct FCC Rule: [97.1 (e)] T1A05 HRLM (7-2) 2014 Technician License Course

What is the FCC Part 97 definition of an amateur station?
A. A station in the Amateur Radio Service consisting of the apparatus necessary for carrying on radio communications B. A building where Amateur Radio receivers, transmitters, and RF power amplifiers are installed C. Any radio station operated by a non-professional D. Any radio station for hobby use FCC Rule: [97.3(a)(5)] T1A10 HRLM (7-3) 2014 Technician License Course

What is a permissible use of the amateur radio service?
A. Broadcasting music and videos to friends B. Providing a way for amateur radio operators to earn additional income by using their stations to pass messages C. Providing low-cost communications for start-up businesses D. Allowing a person to conduct radio experiments and to communicate with other licensed hams around the world T1A12 HRLM (7-2) 2014 Technician License Course

What may result when correspondence from the FCC is returned as undeliverable because the grantee failed to provide the correct mailing address? A. Fine or imprisonment B. Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license C. Require the licensee to be re-examined D. A reduction of one rank in operator class FCC Rule: [97.23] T1C07 HRLM (7-9) 2014 Technician License Course

What is the normal term for an FCC-issued primary station-operator amateur radio license grant? A. Five years B. Life C. Ten years D. Twenty years FCC Rule: [97.25] T1C08 HRLM (7-8) 2014 Technician License Course

What is the grace period following the expiration of an amateur license within which the license may be renewed? A. Two years B. Three years C. Five years D. Ten years FCC Rule: [97.21(b)] T1C09 HRLM (7-8) 2014 Technician License Course

How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you operate a transmitter on an amateur service frequency? A. Immediately B. 30 days after the test date C. As soon as your operator/station license grant appears in the FCC’s ULS database D. You must wait until you receive your license in the mail from the FCC FCC Rule: [97.5a] T1C10 HRLM (7-6) 2014 Technician License Course

If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to operate a transmitter on amateur service frequencies? A. No, transmitting is not allowed until the FCC database shows that the license has been renewed B. Yes, but only if you identify using the suffix GP C. Yes, but only during authorized nets D. Yes, for up to two years FCC Rule: [97.21(b)] T1C11 HRLM (7-8) 2014 Technician License Course

For which license classes are new licenses currently available from the FCC? A. Novice, Technician, General, Advanced B. Technician, Technician Plus, General, Advanced C. Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced D. Technician, General, Amateur Extra FCC Rule: [97.9(a), 97.17(a)] T1C13 HRLM (7-3) 2014 Technician License Course

When must the station licensee make the station and its records available for FCC inspection? A. At any time ten days after notification by the FCC of such an inspection B. At any time upon request by an FCC representative C. Only after failing to comply with an FCC notice of violation D. Only when the presented with a valid warrant by an FCC official or government agent FCC Rule: [97.103(c)] T1F13 HRLM (7-9) 2014 Technician License Course

Page 7-10 Section 2 – Privileges What can you do with a Technician license? Power privileges Maximum of 1500 watts peak envelope power (PEP) Don’t use excessive power for the purpose Some special cases where power is restricted 200 watts on 80, 40, 15, 10 meters 50 watts on 219–220 MHz See § for other restrictions During this section of the class the students will learn about what frequencies they are allowed to use, along with authorized modes and power levels. 2014 Technician License Course

What Can You Do with a Technician Class License?
Page 7-12 What Can You Do with a Technician Class License? Frequency Privileges: Band versus frequency. Go over the frequency authorizations for the Technician license. Review the band plan and hand out a band plan chart and show the students how to read it and extract required information. Review with the students how the references to band a frequency are used sometimes interchangeably. Remember, bands are frequency ranges that have the same characteristics. The band identification is like a city name, the frequency is like a specific street address that you want to visit. “Let’s meet on 6 meters tonight.” “No, my 6 meter antenna is down right now, how about 2?” “Okay, 2 meters, how about ?” 2014 Technician License Course

What Can You Do with a Technician Class License?
Page 7-13 What Can You Do with a Technician Class License? Emission Privileges: Review with the students the different emission types. You probably have talked about this already with them. Point out that there may be restrictions, either by regulation or by gentlemen's agreement, on where certain emission types are used. This information is on the band plan chart. 2014 Technician License Course

Primary and Secondary Allocations
Page 7-15 Primary and Secondary Allocations Some authorized amateur frequencies are shared. Primary Users Secondary Users – must avoid interfering with users of the primary service Primary users are protected from interference from other stations. Secondary users can use the frequencies if they don’t cause interference. If hams are secondary users of shared frequencies (which is the case most of the time), they must yield the use of the frequencies to the primary users if they are present. If you location is near the Canadian border, emphasize the restrictions with the “Line A” area on 70 cm. 2014 Technician License Course

Page 7-16 Band Plans Voluntary arrangements that apply under normal band loading conditions Explain “normal loading conditions”. 2014 Technician License Course

Frequency Coordinators
Page 7-16 Frequency Coordinators Groups that help allocate repeater channels to minimize interference Elected by local or regional amateurs Repeaters approved by the coordinators are coordinated FCC considers frequency coordination “good amateur practice.” Identify the local frequency coordinator group. 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following entities recommends transmit/receive channels and other parameters for auxiliary and repeater stations? A. Frequency Spectrum Manager B. Frequency Coordinator C. FCC Regional Field Office D. International Telecommunication Union FCC Rule: [97.3(a)(22)] T1A08 HRLM (7-16) 2014 Technician License Course

Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?
A. The FCC Office of Spectrum Management and Coordination Policy B. The local chapter of the Office of National Council of Independent Frequency Coordinators C. Amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be auxiliary or repeater stations D. FCC Regional Field Office FCC Rule: [97.3(a)(22)] T1A09 HRLM (7-17) 2014 Technician License Course

What must you do if you are operating on the 23 cm band and learn that you are interfering with a radiolocation station outside the United States? A. Stop operating or take steps to eliminate the harmful interference B. Nothing, because this band is allocated exclusively to the amateur service C. Establish contact with the radiolocation station and ask them to change frequency D. Change to CW mode, because this would not likely cause interference FCC Rule: [97.303(d)] T1A14 HRLM (7-16) 2014 Technician License Course

Which frequency is within the 6 meter band?
A MHz B MHz C MHz D MHz FCC Rule: [97.301(a)] T1B03 HRLM (7-12) 2014 Technician License Course

Which amateur band are you using when your station is transmitting on MHz? A. 2 meter band B. 20 meter band C. 14 meter band D. 6 meter band FCC Rule: [97.301(a)] T1B04 HRLM (7-12) 2014 Technician License Course

Which 70 cm frequency is authorized to a Technician Class license holder operating in ITU Region 2? A MHz B MHz C MHz D MHz FCC Rule: [97.301(a)] T1B05 HRLM (7-12) 2014 Technician License Course

Which 23 cm frequency is authorized to a Technician Class operator licensee? A MHz B MHz C MHz D MHz FCC Rule: [97.301(a)] T1B06 HRLM (7-12) 2014 Technician License Course

What amateur band are you using if you are transmitting on 223.50 MHz?
A. 15 meter band B. 10 meter band C. 2 meter band D meter band FCC Rule: [97.301(a)] T1B07 HRLM (7-12) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following is a result of the fact that the amateur service is “secondary” in some portions of the 70 cm band? A. U.S. amateurs may find non-amateur stations in the bands, and must avoid interfering with them B. U.S. amateurs must give foreign amateur stations priority in those portions C. International communications is not permitted on 70 cm D. Digital transmission are not permitted on 70 cm FCC Rule: [97.303] T1B08 HRLM (7-15) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the bands above 30 MHz that are available to Technician Class operators have mode-restricted sub-bands? A. The 6 meter, 2 meter, and 70 cm bands B. The 2 meter and 13 cm bands C. The 6 meter, 2 meter, and 1.25 meter bands D. The 2 meter and 70 cm bands FCC Rule: [97.301(e), (c)] T1B10 HRLM (7-13) 2014 Technician License Course

What emission modes are permitted in the mode-restricted sub-bands at 50.0 to 50.1 MHz and to MHz? A. CW only B. CW and RTTY C. SSB only D. CW and SSB FCC Rule: [97.301(a), (a)(c)] T1B11 HRLM (7-13) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following emission modes may be used between 219 and 220 MHz? A. Spread spectrum B. Data C. SSB voice D. Fast-scan television FCC Rule: [97.305(c)] T1B13 HRLM (7-13) 2014 Technician License Course

What is a band plan, beyond the privileges established by the FCC?
A. A voluntary guideline for using different modes or activities within an amateur band B. A mandated list of operating schedules C. A list of scheduled net frequencies D. A plan devised by a club to indicate frequency band usage T2A10 HRLM (7-16) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following is an FCC rule regarding power levels used in the amateur bands, under normal, non-distress circumstances? A. There is no limit to power as long as there is no interference with other services B. No more than 200 watts PEP may be used C. Up to 1500 watts PEP may be used on any amateur frequency without restriction D. While not exceeding the maximum power permitted on a given band, use the minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communication FCC Rule: [97.313(a)] T2A11 HRLM (7-15) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following is true of the use of SSB phone in amateur bands above 50 MHz? A. It is permitted only by holders of a General Class or higher license B. It is permitted only on repeaters C. It is permitted in at least some portion of all the amateur bands above 50 MHz D. It is permitted only when power is limited to no more than 100 watts T2B13 HRLM (6-9) 2014 Technician License Course

Section 3 – International Rules
Page 7-17 Section 3 – International Rules International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Regions 1, 2 and 3 Continental US hams are in Region 2 Some Pacific possessions in Region 3 2014 Technician License Course

International Operating Authorization
Page 7-18 International Operating Authorization Reciprocal operating authority International Amateur Radio Permit (IARP) CEPT licensing ARRL website on international operating 2014 Technician License Course

International Operating Authorization
Must comply with host country regulations May operate from US-flagged vessels Host country’s rules apply in territorial waters Contacts with other countries must be allowed by that country and by the US Very rare for contacts to be prohibited! 2014 Technician License Course

What is the ITU? A. An agency of the United States Department of Telecommunications Management B. A United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues C. An independent frequency coordination agency D. A department of the FCC T1B01 HRLM (7-17) 2014 Technician License Course

Why are the frequency assignments for some U.S. Territories different from those in the 50 U.S. States? A. Some U.S. Territories are located in ITU regions other than region 2 B. Territorial governments are allowed to select their own frequency allocations C. Territorial frequency allocations must also include those of adjacent countries D. Any territory that was in existence before the ratification of the Communications Act of 1934 is exempt from FCC frequency regulations FCC Rule: [97.301] T1B02 HRLM (7-18) 2014 Technician License Course

What types of international communications are permitted by an FCC-licensed amateur station? A. Communications incidental to the purposes of the amateur service and remarks of a personal character B. Communications incidental to conducting business or remarks of a personal nature C. Only communications incidental to contest exchanges, all other communications are prohibited D. Any communications that would be permitted by an international broadcast station FCC Rule: [97.117] T1C03 HRLM (7-19) 2014 Technician License Course

When are you allowed to operate your amateur station in a foreign country? A. When the foreign country authorizes it B. When there is a mutual agreement allowing third party communications C. When authorization permits amateur communications in a foreign language D. When you are communicating with non-licensed individuals in another country FCC Rule: [97.107] T1C04 HRLM (7-18) 2014 Technician License Course

From which of the following locations may an FCC-licensed amateur station transmit, in addition to places where the FCC regulates communications? A. From within any country that belongs to the International Telecommunication Union B. From within any country that is a member of the United Nations C. From anywhere within in ITU Regions 2 and 3 D. From any vessel or craft located in international waters and documented or registered in the United States FCC Rule: [97.5(a)(2)] T1C06 HRLM (7-18) 2014 Technician License Course

With which countries are FCC-licensed amateur stations prohibited from exchanging communications? A. Any country whose administration has notified the ITU that it objects to such communications B. Any country whose administration has notified the ARRL that it objects to such communications C. Any country engaged in hostilities with another country D. Any country in violation of the War Powers Act of 1934 FCC Rule: [97.111(a)(1)] T1D01 HRLM (7-19) 2014 Technician License Course

Technician License Course Chapters 7 and 8
Lesson Module 16 – Call Signs, Control Operators, Station Identification and Third-Party Communications Page 7-19 57

Call Signs – Your “Radio Name”
All amateur call signs have a prefix and a suffix Prefix – indicates country of license Suffix – indicates a specific licensee Prefix – generally two or three letters and numbers assigned by the ITU Suffix – one or more letters Explain how the ITU assigns blocks of prefixes to each individual country – give examples. Show amateur call signs and contrast to commercial, broadcast, and Citizens Band call signs. 2014 Technician License Course 58

Page 7-20 Call Signs US call signs begin with: K, N, W, and AA–AL Ten US call sign districts indicated by 0–9 in prefix Pacific and Caribbean possessions have special prefixes Pass out a U.S. map with the call sign districts. Explain that the number in a call sign indicates the district of the licensee’s address when the call was assigned. Note that hams can move to a new location or request vanity calls that have different numbers than their original district. 2014 Technician License Course 59

Call Signs U.S. call sign types for amateurs 1x1 (W1W); 1x2 (W1WW); 2x1 (WW1W); 2x2 (WW1WW); 1x3 (W1WWW); or 2x3 (WW1WWW) Assigned by license class 1x1 (“one by one”) is for special events Refer to the FCC sequential call sign system for a description of call sign groups Discuss the structure of U.S. call signs and what the students can expect for their first call signs. Have on hand some QSL cards from the U.S. and from other countries. Use them to illustrate different U.S. call sign groups and how they differ from those of other countries. Call sign groups are not defined in the Part 97 rules, only that a "sequential call sign system" will be used. The details of each call sign group can be found at Currently, all of the 1x3 (Group C) call signs have been assigned sequentially (i.e. - in order) and Technician licensees are being assigned 2x3 (Group D) call signs in regions Many Group C call signs were first assigned long ago. Now that their original assignees are no longer using them, they are available to Technicians through the Vanity Call program. 2014 Technician License Course 60

Page 7-21 Call Signs Indicators – added to the call sign following a slash (/) or a word such as “portable” Portable – operating away from primary station location Mobile, aeronautical mobile, maritime mobile Upgrade indicators “AG” or “AE” or “KT” Discuss self-assigned indicators and what they mean. Give examples such as /KL7 or /KH6 that are especially useful to hams. It’s not required but they can also use /# to indicate operation from a different location than the home station. Note that maritime mobile requires operation outside the territorial waters of the U.S. – not just operating from a vessel. Point out that after upgrading, they can add the AG or AE and immediately use the new authorized privileges before the upgrade is posted in the FCC database. 2014 Technician License Course 61

Choosing Your Call Sign
Page 7-22 Choosing Your Call Sign Vanity call signs – similar to vanity license plates Pick any call sign authorized for your license class Technicians can have 2x3 (Group D) or 1x3 (Group C) calls Discuss with the students how each licensee can request a specific, un-issued, call sign. Point out that a fee is required to obtain and maintain the vanity call sign. This would be a good opportunity to mention the ARRL’s many licensing services that are available and that some of the services are free to members. 2014 Technician License Course 62

Special Event and Club Calls
Page 7-22 Special Event and Club Calls Special event call signs: 1x1 Reserved via administrators ( Club calls Must have a valid club Application by club’s trustee Discuss with the students briefly how and why they might obtain a special event call. Give examples of a local special event from your area. Review briefly the requirements for a club in order for a club call to be assigned. The trustee makes the application and serves as the contact point for the FCC. 2014 Technician License Course 63

Page 8-1 Control Operator Control operator – the amateur licensee responsible for making sure transmissions comply with FCC rules. The FCC requires that transmissions are made only under the control of a licensed operator. This is a key aspect of the FCC rules – all transmissions are the responsibility of a licensed control operator, regardless of the type of control. 2014 Technician License Course 64

Control Operator Designated by the station licensee. Must have a valid FCC-issued Amateur Radio license or have reciprocal operating permission. Station must operate within the authorization of the control operator’s license. Control operator must be present at the control point of the station Assumed to be the station licensee unless otherwise documented. The control operator must be licensed. The station must be operated within the privileges of the control operator’s license and the control operator must be present at the transmitter’s control point. If an Extra Class and a Tech Class ham are operating a station and the Tech is the control operator, then the station is restricted to Tech privileges. To use the Extra class privileges, than the Extra Class ham must be the control operator. The control operator must be in a position to ensure proper operation of the station and to prevent improper transmissions. For example, the control operator of a repeater must be able to turn off the repeater if there are improper transmissions being made. This would usually done by remote control. 2014 Technician License Course 65

Page 8-2 Control Point Wherever the station controls are operated – not necessarily the physical transmitter The control operator must be able to assert control of the transmitter Control point can be at the transmitter, or linked to the transmitter Control by a circuit or computer is also allowed Note that types of control are covered in the next module. 2014 Technician License Course 66

Page 8-3 Guest Operations Non-licensed people can make transmissions but only when a control operator is present. The control operator is solely responsible for station operation. For licensed guest operators, both the control operator and the guest ham are responsible for station operation. Create different scenarios to illustrate how this works: A young ham allowing his or her un-licensed parent to use an HT A licensed teacher allowing the students to talk on a radio. Unlicensed emergency responders using an ARES member’s radio to communicate during an emergency. Demonstrating ham radio to an unlicensed guest and allowing them to talk on the air 2014 Technician License Course 67

Station Identification (ID)
Page 8-3, 8-4 Station Identification (ID) All transmissions must be identified State the call sign every 10 minutes during and at the end of the communication Use phonetics on voice modes Use of “Tactical Calls” Licensed Guests You are only required to transmit your call sign at 10-minute intervals and at the end of communication with the other station or stations. The communication can consist of a sequence of transmissions so the call sign does not have to be given at the end of each transmission. Give some examples of proper identification. Also mention that regardless of the language being used for the contact, the station identification must be made in English. It is good practice to say both call signs so that others know who is on the air…maybe they will want to join in the conversation. Review “tactical calls” (more accurately, tactical identifiers) and how they might be used. Also stress that the 10-minute ID rule still applies with regard to the operator’s assigned call and give an example of how to properly use tactical and personal call signs to satisfy this requirement. Finally review how a guest operator who has a higher class license than the owner of the station must identify – by appending their call to the station owners call sign. This is why it is more common for the station owner to “lend” the station to the guest operator – so they don’t have to say or send both calls each time. 2014 Technician License Course 68

Miscellaneous ID Rules
Repeaters must also ID using the same 10 minute rule. Can be voice or CW (at 20 WPM or less). Satellites and ISS have special rules. Special event calls. Club call or control operator call given once per hour. There are many special circumstances. The important thing here is for the students to recognize that the rules are not always hard and fast and that there are exceptions that need to be understood if they will be involved in these kinds of operations. The important thing is for a listening station to be able to identify the source of a transmission. 2014 Technician License Course 69

Third-Party Communications
Page 8-5 Third-Party Communications Third-party communication – transmissions on behalf of an unlicensed entity Could mean actually speaking on the air Could mean passing a message on behalf of third party Two situations – different rules Within the US Communication that crosses international borders Define third-party communications and give some examples. 2014 Technician License Course 70

Third-Party within US No special rules. Just make sure the message is non-commercial in nature. 2014 Technician License Course 71

Third-Party Across Borders
Third-party agreement with US must exist Check for current third-party agreements from ARRL website or FCC sources if in doubt Most agreements are within ITU Region II This includes contest operation Identify with both stations’ call signs Pass out copies of the table in the text that lists the countries we have third-party agreements with. 2014 Technician License Course 72

Practice Questions 2014 Technician License Course 73

Which type of call sign has a single letter in both the prefix and suffix? A. Vanity B. Sequential C. Special event D. In-memoriam FCC Rule: [97.3(a)(11)(iii)] T1C01 HRLM (7-22) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following is a valid US amateur radio station call sign?
A. KMA3505 B. W3ABC C. KDKA D. 11Q1176 T1C02 HRLM (7-20) 2014 Technician License Course 75

Which of the following is a vanity call sign which a technician class amateur operator might select if available? A. K1XXX B. KA1X C. W1XX D. All of these choices are correct T1C05 HRLM (7-22) 2014 Technician License Course

Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?
A. Only licensed amateurs with General or Extra Class licenses B. Only licensed amateurs with an Extra Class license C. Only an amateur licensee who has been licensed continuously for more than 10 years D. Any licensed amateur FCC Rule: [97.19] T1C12 HRLM (1) 2014 Technician License Course

Who may select a vanity call sign for a club station?
A. Any Extra Class member of the club B. Any member of the club C. Any officer of the club D. Only the person named as trustee on the club station license grant FCC Rule: [97.21(a) (1)] T1C14 HRLM (7-22) 2014 Technician License Course

When may an amateur station make transmissions without identifying?
A. When the transmissions are of a brief nature to make station adjustments B. When the transmission are unmodulated C. When the transmitted power level is below 1 watt D. Never FCC Rule: [97.119(a), (a)] T1D11 HRLM (8-3) 2014 Technician License Course

When is an amateur station permitted to transmit without a control operator? A. When using automatic control, such as in the case of a repeater B. When the station licensee is away and another licensed amateur is using the station C. When the transmitting station is an auxiliary station D. Never FCC Rule: [97.7] T1E01 HRLM (8-1) 2014 Technician License Course

Who is eligible to be the control operator of an amateur station?
A. Any U.S. citizen or registered alien B. Any family member of the station licensee C. Any person over the age of 18 D. Only a person for whom an amateur operator/primary station license grant appears in the FCC database or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation FCC Rule: [97.7(a,b)] T1E02 HRLM (8-2) 2014 Technician License Course

Who must designate the station control operator?
A. The station licensee B. The FCC C. The frequency coordinator D. The ITU FCC Rule: [97.103(b)] T1E03 HRLM (8-1) 2014 Technician License Course

What determines the transmitting privileges of an amateur station?
A. The frequency authorized by the frequency coordinator B. The class of operator license held by the station licensee C. The highest class of operator license held by anyone on the premises D. The class of operator license held by the control operator FCC Rule: [97.105(b)] T1E04 HRLM (8-2) 2014 Technician License Course

What is an amateur station control point?
A. The location of the station’s transmitting antenna B. The location of the station transmitting apparatus C. The location at which the control operator function is performed D. The mailing address of the station licensee FCC Rule: [97.3(a)(14)] T1E05 HRLM (8-2) 2014 Technician License Course

When the control operator is not the station licensee, who is responsible for the proper operation of the station? A. All licensed amateurs who are present at the operation B. Only the station licensee C. Only the control operator D. The control operator and the station licensee are equally responsible FCC Rule: [97.103(a)] T1E07 HRLM (8-2) 2014 Technician License Course

Who does the FCC presume to be the control operator of an amateur station, unless documentation to the contrary is in the station records? A. The station custodian B. The third party participant C. The person operating the station equipment D. The station licensee FCC Rule: [97.103(a)] T1E11 HRLM (8-2) 2014 Technician License Course

When, under normal circumstances, may a Technician Class licensee be the control operator of a station operating in an exclusive Extra Class operator segment of the amateur bands? A. At no time B. When operating a special event station C. As part of a multi-operator contest team D. When using a club station whose trustee is an Extra Class operator licensee FCC Rule: [97.119(e)] T1E12 HRLM (8-2) 2014 Technician License Course

What type of identification is being used when identifying a station on the air as Race Headquarters? A. Tactical call B. An official call sign reserved for RACES drills C. SSID D. Broadcast station T1F01 HRLM (8-4) 2014 Technician License Course

When using tactical identifiers such as “Race Headquarters” during a community service net operation, how often must your station transmit the station’s FCC-assigned call sign? A. Never, the tactical call is sufficient B. Once during every hour C. At the end of each communication and every ten minutes during a communication D. At the end of every transmission FCC Rule: [ (a)] T1F02 HRLM (8-4) 2014 Technician License Course

When is an amateur station required to transmit its assigned call sign? A. At the beginning of each contact, and every 10 minutes thereafter B. At least once during each transmission C. At least every 15 minutes during and at the end of a communication D. At least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a communication FCC Rule: [97.119(a)] T1F03 HRLM (8-3) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following is an acceptable language to use for station identification when operating in a phone sub-band? A. Any language recognized by the United Nations B. Any language recognized by the ITU C. The English language D. English, French, or Spanish FCC Rule: [97.119(b)(2)] T1F04 HRLM (8-4) 2014 Technician License Course

What method of call sign identification is required for a station transmitting phone signals? A. Send the call sign followed by the indicator RPT B. Send the call sign using CW or phone emission C. Send the call sign followed by the indicator R D. Send the call sign using only phone emission FCC Rule: [97.119(b)(2)] T1F05 HRLM (8-4) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following formats of a self-assigned indicator is acceptable when identifying using a phone transmission? A. KL7CC stroke W3 B. KL7CC slant W3 C. KL7CC slash W3 D. All of these choices are correct FCC Rule: [97.119(c)] T1F06 HRLM (8-4) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following restrictions apply when a non-licensed person is allowed to use a station under the control of a Technician Class control operator to speak to a foreign station? A. The person must be a U.S. citizen B. The foreign station must be one with whom the U.S. has a “third party agreement” C. The licensed control operator must do the station identification D. All of these choices are correct FCC Rule: [97.115(a)(2)] T1F07 HRLM (8-10) 2014 Technician License Course

Which indicator is required by the FCC to be transmitted after a station call sign? A. /M when operating mobile B. /R when operating a repeater C. / followed the FCC Region number when operating out of the region in which the license was issued D. /KT, /AE or /AG when using new license privileges earned by CSCE while waiting for an upgrade to a previously issued license to appear in the ULS database FCC Rule: [ (f)] T1F08 HRLM (8-5) 2014 Technician License Course

To which foreign stations do the FCC rules authorize the transmission of non-emergency third party communications? A. Any station whose government permits such communications B. Those in ITU Region 2 only C. Those in ITU Regions 2 and 3 only D. Those in ITU Region 3 only FCC Rule: [97.115(a)] T1F11 HRLM (8-9) 2014 Technician License Course

How many persons are required to be members of a club for a club station license to be issued by the FCC? A. At least 5 B. At least 4 C. A trustee and 2 officers D. At least 2 FCC Rule: [97.5(b)(2)] T1F12 HRLM (7-22) 2014 Technician License Course

What must an amateur operator do when making on-air transmissions to test equipment or antennas? A. Properly identify the transmitting station B. Make test transmissions only after 10:00 p.m. local time C. Notify the FCC of the test transmission D. State the purpose of the test during the test procedure T2A06 HRLM (8-6) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following is true when making a test transmission into an antenna? A. Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 15 seconds B. Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 1 watt C. Station identification is only required once an hour when the transmissions are for test purposes only D. Station identification is required at least every ten minutes during the test and at the end of the test T2A07 HRLM (8-6) 2014 Technician License Course

Which of the following methods is encouraged by the FCC when identifying your station when using phone? A. Use of a phonetic alphabet B. Send your call sign in CW as well as voice C. Repeat your call sign three times D. Increase your signal to full power when identifying FCC Rule: [97.119(b)(2)] T2B09 HRLM (8-4) 2014 Technician License Course

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