SUBELEMENT T2 - OPERATING PROCEDURES Flashcards by Jon Sessions

What is a common repeater frequency offset in the 2 meter band? T2A01
A. Plus or minus 5 MHz
B. Plus or minus 600 kHz
C. Plus or minus 500 kHz
D. Plus or minus 1 MHz

B. Plus or minus 600 kHz

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What is the national calling frequency for FM simplex operations in the 2 meter band? T2A02
A. 146.520 MHz
B. 145.000 MHz
C. 432.100 MHz
D. 446.000 MHz

A. 146.520 MHz

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What is a common repeater frequency offset in the 70 cm band? T2A03
A. Plus or minus 5 MHz
B. Plus or minus 600 kHz
C. Plus or minus 500 kHz
D. Plus or minus 1 MHz

A. Plus or minus 5 MHz

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What is an appropriate way to call another station on a repeater if you know the other station’s call sign? T2A04
A. Say “break, break,” then say the station’s call sign
B. Say the station’s call sign, then identify with your call sign
C. Say “CQ” three times, then the other station’s call sign
D. Wait for the station to call CQ, then answer

B. Say the station’s call sign, then identify with your call sign

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How should you respond to a station calling CQ? T2A05
A. Transmit “CQ” followed by the other station’s call sign
B. Transmit your call sign followed by the other station’s call sign
C. Transmit the other station’s call sign followed by your call sign
D. Transmit a signal report followed by your call sign

C. Transmit the other station’s call sign followed by your call sign

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Which of the following is required when making on-the-air test transmissions? T2A06
A. Identify the transmitting station
B. Conduct tests only between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time
C. Notify the FCC of the transmissions
D. All these choices are correct

A. Identify the transmitting station

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What is meant by “repeater offset”? T2A07
A. The difference between a repeater’s transmit and receive frequencies
B. The repeater has a time delay to prevent interference
C. The repeater station identification is done on a separate frequency
D. The number of simultaneous transmit frequencies used by a repeater

A. The difference between a repeater’s transmit and receive frequencies

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What is the meaning of the procedural signal “CQ”? T2A08
A. Call on the quarter hour
B. Test transmission, no reply expected
C. Only the called station should transmit
D. Calling any station

D. Calling any station

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Which of the following indicates that a station is listening on a repeater and looking for a contact? T2A09
A. “CQ CQ” followed by the repeater’s call sign
B. The station’s call sign followed by the word “monitoring”
C. The repeater call sign followed by the station’s call sign
D. “QSY” followed by your call sign

B. The station’s call sign followed by the word “monitoring”

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What is a band plan, beyond the privileges established by the FCC? T2A10
A. A voluntary guideline for using different modes or activities within an amateur band
B. A list of operating schedules
C. A list of available net frequencies
D. A plan devised by a club to indicate frequency band usage

A. A voluntary guideline for using different modes or activities within an amateur band

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What term describes an amateur station that is transmitting and receiving on the same frequency? T2A11
A. Full duplex
B. Diplex
C. Simplex
D. Multiplex

C. Simplex

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What should you do before calling CQ? T2A12
A. Listen first to be sure that no one else is using the frequency
B. Ask if the frequency is in use
C. Make sure you are authorized to use that frequency
D. All these choices are correct

D. All these choices are correct

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How is a VHF/UHF transceiver’s “reverse” function used? T2B01
A. To reduce power output
B. To increase power output
C. To listen on a repeater’s input frequency
D. To listen on a repeater’s output frequency

C. To listen on a repeater’s input frequency

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What term describes the use of a sub-audible tone transmitted along with normal voice audio to open the squelch of a receiver? T2B02
A. Carrier squelch
B. Tone burst
C. DTMF
D. CTCSS

D. CTCSS

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Which of the following describes a linked repeater network? T2B03
A. A network of repeaters in which signals received by one repeater are transmitted by all the repeaters in the network
B. A single repeater with more than one receiver
C. Multiple repeaters with the same control operator
D. A system of repeaters linked by APRS

A. A network of repeaters in which signals received by one repeater are transmitted by all the repeaters in the network

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Which of the following could be the reason you are unable to access a repeater whose output you can hear? T2B04
A. Improper transceiver offset
B. You are using the wrong CTCSS tone
C. You are using the wrong DCS code
D. All these choices are correct

D. All these choices are correct

What would cause your FM transmission audio to be distorted on voice peaks? T2B05
A. Your repeater offset is inverted
B. You need to talk louder
C. You are talking too loudly
D. Your transmit power is too high

C. You are talking too loudly

What type of signaling uses pairs of audio tones? T2B06
A. DTMF
B. CTCSS
C. GPRS
D. D-STAR

A. DTMF

How can you join a digital repeater’s “talkgroup”? T2B07
A. Register your radio with the local FCC office
B. Join the repeater owner’s club
C. Program your radio with the group’s ID or code
D. Sign your call after the courtesy tone

C. Program your radio with the group’s ID or code

Which of the following applies when two stations transmitting on the same frequency interfere with each other? T2B08
A. The stations should negotiate continued use of the frequency
B. Both stations should choose another frequency to avoid conflict
C. Interference is inevitable, so no action is required
D. Use subaudible tones so both stations can share the frequency

A. The stations should negotiate continued use of the frequency

Why are simplex channels designated in the VHF/UHF band plans? T2B09
A. So stations within range of each other can communicate without tying up a repeater
B. For contest operation
C. For working DX only
D. So stations with simple transmitters can access the repeater without automated offset

A. So stations within range of each other can communicate without tying up a repeater

Which Q signal indicates that you are receiving interference from other stations? T2B10
A. QRM
B. QRN
C. QTH
D. QSB

A. QRM

Which Q signal indicates that you are changing frequency? T2B11
A. QRU
B. QSY
C. QSL
D. QRZ

B. QSY

What is the purpose of the color code used on DMR repeater systems? T2B12
A. Must match the repeater color code for access
B. Defines the frequency pair to use
C. Identifies the codec used
D. Defines the minimum signal level required for access

A. Must match the repeater color code for access

**What is the purpose of a squelch function?** T2B13 A. Reduce a CW transmitter's key clicks B. Mute the receiver audio when a signal is not present C. Eliminate parasitic oscillations in an RF amplifier D. Reduce interference from impulse noise

B. Mute the receiver audio when a signal is not present

**When do FCC rules NOT apply to the operation of an amateur station?** T2C01 A. When operating a RACES station B. When operating under special FEMA rules C. When operating under special ARES rules D. FCC rules always apply

D. FCC rules always apply

**Which of the following are typical duties of a Net Control Station?** T2C02 A. Choose the regular net meeting time and frequency B. Ensure that all stations checking into the net are properly licensed for operation on the net frequency C. Call the net to order and direct communications between stations checking in D. All these choices are correct

C. Call the net to order and direct communications between stations checking in

**What technique is used to ensure that voice messages containing unusual words are received correctly?** T2C03 A. Send the words by voice and Morse code B. Speak very loudly into the microphone C. Spell the words using a standard phonetic alphabet D. All these choices are correct

C. Spell the words using a standard phonetic alphabet

**What is RACES?** T2C04 A. An emergency organization combining amateur radio and citizens band operators and frequencies B. An international radio experimentation society C. A radio contest held in a short period, sometimes called a “sprint” D. An FCC part 97 amateur radio service for civil defense communications during national emergencies

D. An FCC part 97 amateur radio service for civil defense communications during national emergencies

**What does the term “traffic” refer to in net operation?** T2C05 A. Messages exchanged by net stations B. The number of stations checking in and out of a net C. Operation by mobile or portable stations D. Requests to activate the net by a served agency

A. Messages exchanged by net stations

**What is the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)?** T2C06 A. A group of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service B. A group of licensed amateurs who are members of the military and who voluntarily agreed to provide message handling services in the case of an emergency C. A training program that provides licensing courses for those interested in obtaining an amateur license to use during emergencies D. A training program that certifies amateur operators for membership in the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service

A. A group of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service

**Which of the following is standard practice when you participate in a net?** T2C07 A. When first responding to the net control station, transmit your call sign, name, and address as in the FCC database B. Record the time of each of your transmissions C. Unless you are reporting an emergency, transmit only when directed by the net control station D. All these choices are correct

C. Unless you are reporting an emergency, transmit only when directed by the net control station

**Which of the following is a characteristic of good traffic handling?** T2C08 A. Passing messages exactly as received B. Making decisions as to whether messages are worthy of relay or delivery C. Ensuring that any newsworthy messages are relayed to the news media D. All these choices are correct

A. Passing messages exactly as received

**Are amateur station control operators ever permitted to operate outside the frequency privileges of their license class?** T2C09 A. No B. Yes, but only when part of a FEMA emergency plan C. Yes, but only when part of a RACES emergency plan D. Yes, but only in situations involving the immediate safety of human life or protection of property

D. Yes, but only in situations involving the immediate safety of human life or protection of property

**What information is contained in the preamble of a formal traffic message?** T2C10 A. The email address of the originating station B. The address of the intended recipient C. The telephone number of the addressee D. Information needed to track the message

D. Information needed to track the message

**What is meant by “check” in a radiogram header?** T2C11 A. The number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message B. The call sign of the originating station C. A list of stations that have relayed the message D. A box on the message form that indicates that the message was received and/or relayed

A. The number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message