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TECHNICIAN CLASS TECHNICIAN CLASS Your New Call Your New Call Sign Sign pages 39 - 46 pages 39 - 46
TECHNICIAN CLASSTECHNICIAN CLASS
Your New Call Your New Call SignSign
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Your New Call SignYour New Call Sign
Most of the information in this Most of the information in this session is a review of previous session is a review of previous sessions. I’ll emphasize a few points sessions. I’ll emphasize a few points and then we’ll proceed to the and then we’ll proceed to the question and answer segment.question and answer segment.
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Definitions to know…Definitions to know… Amateur Radio Station…carries on radio Amateur Radio Station…carries on radio
communications with necessary apparatus.communications with necessary apparatus.
Amateur Operator … person named in FCC Amateur Operator … person named in FCC ULS databaseULS database
Basic purposes … voluntary noncommercial Basic purposes … voluntary noncommercial service, particularly during emergenciesservice, particularly during emergencies
Two of Five … increase numbers of trained Two of Five … increase numbers of trained operators and improve international goodwilloperators and improve international goodwill
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FCC makes and enforces rulesFCC makes and enforces rules
Harmful interference disturbs other Harmful interference disturbs other communicationscommunications
Ten years … two year grace period. Renew Ten years … two year grace period. Renew on line /no cost. (unless a vanity call)on line /no cost. (unless a vanity call)
ITU Regions assist management of ITU Regions assist management of frequency allocations … U.S. in Region 2frequency allocations … U.S. in Region 2
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Reciprocal operating agreement allows operation Reciprocal operating agreement allows operation in foreign countriesin foreign countries
FCC uses Sequential Call Sign SystemFCC uses Sequential Call Sign System
Four members for a club station … obtained by Four members for a club station … obtained by applying through Club Station Call Sign applying through Club Station Call Sign AdministratorAdministrator
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52.525 MHz … 6-meter band52.525 MHz … 6-meter band 146.52 MHz … 2-meter band146.52 MHz … 2-meter band 223.50 MHz … 1.25-meter band223.50 MHz … 1.25-meter band 443.350 MHz … 70-centimeter 443.350 MHz … 70-centimeter 1296 MHz … 23-centimeter1296 MHz … 23-centimeter
Notice that as the frequency goes up, the Notice that as the frequency goes up, the wavelength goes downwavelength goes down
((Sorry, you need to memorize these Sorry, you need to memorize these frequenciesfrequencies))
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To control an amateur station … name in FCC To control an amateur station … name in FCC database or be an alien with reciprocal database or be an alien with reciprocal agreement to operate in U.S.agreement to operate in U.S.
U.S. license allows transmissions … FCC U.S. license allows transmissions … FCC regulated or reciprocal agreementsregulated or reciprocal agreements
U.S. amateurs communicate with foreign U.S. amateurs communicate with foreign countries unless prohibited by either countries unless prohibited by either governmentsgovernments
With authorization by FCC … communications With authorization by FCC … communications with other radio services may be permittedwith other radio services may be permitted
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Communications on regular basis furnished by Communications on regular basis furnished by other radio services are other radio services are notnot permitted permitted
Amateur bands as secondary basis my Amateur bands as secondary basis my notnot cause cause harmful interference to primary users by rulesharmful interference to primary users by rules
FCC grants amateur radio licenseFCC grants amateur radio license
FCC issues operator/station licenses in the FCC issues operator/station licenses in the Amateur Radio ServiceAmateur Radio Service
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Anyone except a representative of a foreign Anyone except a representative of a foreign government can become an amateur licensee in government can become an amateur licensee in the U.S.the U.S.
No age requirementsNo age requirements
Transmissions after passing the required exam and Transmissions after passing the required exam and as soon as your license grant appears in the FCC as soon as your license grant appears in the FCC ULS databaseULS database
Responsibility as a station licensee: ensure your Responsibility as a station licensee: ensure your station is operated in accordance with the FCC station is operated in accordance with the FCC rulesrules
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Station licensee mailing address must be current, Station licensee mailing address must be current, correct name and address, revocation of license correct name and address, revocation of license possible if returned as undeliverablepossible if returned as undeliverable
Letters: A K N W … Numbers: 0 thru 9; assigned by Letters: A K N W … Numbers: 0 thru 9; assigned by district of applicantdistrict of applicant
Any amateur can apply for temporary 1 by 1 Special Any amateur can apply for temporary 1 by 1 Special Event call sign, use normal ID requirements plus your Event call sign, use normal ID requirements plus your call sign once an hourcall sign once an hour
Vanity call signs thru vanity call sign program … Vanity call signs thru vanity call sign program … renewal on Internet, fee requiredrenewal on Internet, fee required
Technician, General, ExtraTechnician, General, Extra
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VE is volunteer examiner … VEC Volunteer VE is volunteer examiner … VEC Volunteer examiner coordinatorexaminer coordinator
CSCE … valid for 365 daysCSCE … valid for 365 days
Normal term for license of 10 yearsNormal term for license of 10 years
Transmitting is not permitted if license not valid Transmitting is not permitted if license not valid … renewed and appears on the FCC ULS database… renewed and appears on the FCC ULS database
Grace period is 2 years with re-examination … no Grace period is 2 years with re-examination … no transmitting permitted during this time frametransmitting permitted during this time frame
Time for review!Time for review!
1) T1B031) T1B03
What system does the FCC What system does the FCC use to select new amateur use to select new amateur
radio call signs?radio call signs?
A. Call signs are assigned in random order.A. Call signs are assigned in random order. B. The applicant is allowed to pick a call B. The applicant is allowed to pick a call
sign.sign. C. Call signs are assigned in sequential C. Call signs are assigned in sequential
order.order. D. Volunteer Examiners choose an D. Volunteer Examiners choose an
unassigned unassigned call sign.call sign.
2)2) T1B09T1B09What letters must be used What letters must be used
for the first letter in US for the first letter in US amateur call signs?amateur call signs?
A. K, N, U and WA. K, N, U and W B. A, K, N and WB. A, K, N and W C. A, B, C and DC. A, B, C and D D. A, N, V and WD. A, N, V and W
2)2) T1B09T1B09What letters must be used What letters must be used
for the first letter in US for the first letter in US amateur call signs?amateur call signs?
A. K, N, U and WA. K, N, U and W B. A, K, N and WB. A, K, N and W C. A, B, C and DC. A, B, C and D D. A, N, V and WD. A, N, V and W
3) T1B103) T1B10What numbers are used in What numbers are used in
US amateur call signs?US amateur call signs?
A. Any two-digit number, 10 A. Any two-digit number, 10 through 99through 99
B. Any two-digit number, 22 B. Any two-digit number, 22 through 45through 45
C. A single digit, 1 through 9C. A single digit, 1 through 9 D. A single digit, 0 through 9D. A single digit, 0 through 9
3) T1B103) T1B10What numbers are used in What numbers are used in
US amateur call signs?US amateur call signs?
A. Any two-digit number, 10 A. Any two-digit number, 10 through 99through 99
B. Any two-digit number, 22 B. Any two-digit number, 22 through 45through 45
C. A single digit, 1 through 9C. A single digit, 1 through 9 D. A single digit, 0 through 9D. A single digit, 0 through 9
4) T1B084) T1B08Which of the following call Which of the following call signs is a valid US amateur signs is a valid US amateur
call?call?
A. UZ4FWDA. UZ4FWD B. KBL7766B. KBL7766 C. KB3TMJC. KB3TMJ D. VE3TWJD. VE3TWJ
4) T1B084) T1B08Which of the following call Which of the following call signs is a valid US amateur signs is a valid US amateur
call?call?
A. UZ4FWDA. UZ4FWD B. KBL7766B. KBL7766 C. KB3TMJC. KB3TMJ D. VE3TWJD. VE3TWJ
5) T2B015) T2B01What must you transmit What must you transmit to identify your amateur to identify your amateur
station?station? A. Your tactical ID.A. Your tactical ID. B. Your call sign.B. Your call sign. C. Your first name and your C. Your first name and your
location.location. D. Your full name.D. Your full name.
5) T2B015) T2B01What must you transmit What must you transmit to identify your amateur to identify your amateur
station?station? A. Your tactical ID.A. Your tactical ID. B. Your call sign.B. Your call sign. C. Your first name and your C. Your first name and your
location.location. D. Your full name.D. Your full name.
6) T2B036) T2B03How often must an amateur How often must an amateur
station transmit the station transmit the assigned call sign?assigned call sign?
A. At the beginning of each transmission A. At the beginning of each transmission and and every 10 minutes during every 10 minutes during communication.communication.
B. Every 10 minutes during B. Every 10 minutes during communications and communications and at the end of each at the end of each communication.communication.
C. At the end of each transmission.C. At the end of each transmission. D. Only at the end of the communication.D. Only at the end of the communication.
6) T2B036) T2B03How often must an amateur How often must an amateur
station transmit the station transmit the assigned call sign?assigned call sign?
A. At the beginning of each transmission A. At the beginning of each transmission and and every 10 minutes during every 10 minutes during communication.communication.
B. Every 10 minutes during B. Every 10 minutes during communications and communications and at the end of each at the end of each communication.communication.
C. At the end of each transmission.C. At the end of each transmission. D. Only at the end of the communication.D. Only at the end of the communication.
7) T2B067) T2B06What is the longest period What is the longest period of time an amateur station of time an amateur station
can operate without can operate without transmitting it call sign?transmitting it call sign?
A. 5 minutes.A. 5 minutes. B. 10 minutes.B. 10 minutes. C. 15 minutes.C. 15 minutes. D. 30 minutes.D. 30 minutes.
7) T2B067) T2B06What is the longest period What is the longest period of time an amateur station of time an amateur station
can operate without can operate without transmitting it call sign?transmitting it call sign?
A. 5 minutes.A. 5 minutes. B. 10 minutes.B. 10 minutes. C. 15 minutes.C. 15 minutes. D. 30 minutes.D. 30 minutes.
8) T2B058) T2B05What identification is What identification is
required when two amateur required when two amateur stations end stations end
communications?communications? A. No identification is required.A. No identification is required. B. One of the stations must transmit both B. One of the stations must transmit both
stations’ stations’ call signs.call signs. C. Each station must transmit its own call C. Each station must transmit its own call
sign.sign. D. Both stations must transmit both call D. Both stations must transmit both call
signs.signs.
8) T2B058) T2B05What identification is What identification is
required when two amateur required when two amateur stations end stations end
communications?communications? A. No identification is required.A. No identification is required. B. One of the stations must transmit both B. One of the stations must transmit both
stations’ stations’ call signs.call signs. C. Each station must transmit its own call C. Each station must transmit its own call
sign.sign. D. Both stations must transmit both call D. Both stations must transmit both call
signs.signs.
9) T3A119) T3A11Why should you use the Why should you use the
International International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Union
(ITU) phonetic alphabet when (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station?identifying your station?
A. The words are internationally A. The words are internationally recognized recognized substitutes for letters. substitutes for letters.
B. There is no advantage.B. There is no advantage. C. The words have been chosen to C. The words have been chosen to
represent represent amateur radio terms.amateur radio terms. D. It preserves traditions begun in D. It preserves traditions begun in
the early days the early days of amateur radio.of amateur radio.
9) T3A119) T3A11Why should you use the Why should you use the
International International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Union
(ITU) phonetic alphabet when (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station?identifying your station?
A. The words are internationally A. The words are internationally recognized recognized substitutes for letters.substitutes for letters.
B. There is no advantage.B. There is no advantage. C. The words have been chosen to C. The words have been chosen to
represent represent amateur radio terms.amateur radio terms. D. It preserves traditions begun in D. It preserves traditions begun in
the early days the early days of amateur radio.of amateur radio.
10) T3A0910) T3A09Why should you avoid using Why should you avoid using
cute phrases or word cute phrases or word combinations to identify combinations to identify
your station?your station? A.A. They are not easily understood by They are not easily understood by
some some operators.operators. B.B. The might offend some operators.The might offend some operators. C.C. They do not meet FCC They do not meet FCC
identification identification requirements.requirements. D.D. They might be interpreted as codes They might be interpreted as codes
or ciphers or ciphers intended to obscure your intended to obscure your identification.identification.
10) T3A0910) T3A09Why should you avoid using Why should you avoid using
cute phrases or word cute phrases or word combinations to identify combinations to identify
your station?your station? A.A. They are not easily understood by They are not easily understood by
some some operators.operators. B.B. The might offend some operators.The might offend some operators. C.C. They do not meet FCC They do not meet FCC
identification identification requirements.requirements. D.D. They might be interpreted as codes They might be interpreted as codes
or ciphers or ciphers intended to obscure your intended to obscure your identification.identification.
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What is the ITU?What is the ITU?
A.A. The International The International Telecommunications Utility.Telecommunications Utility.
B.B. The International Telephone Union.The International Telephone Union. C.C. The International The International
Telecommunications Union.Telecommunications Union. D.D. The International Technology Union.The International Technology Union.
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What is the ITU?What is the ITU?
A.A. The International The International Telecommunications Utility.Telecommunications Utility.
B.B. The International Telephone Union.The International Telephone Union. C.C. The International The International
Telecommunications Union.Telecommunications Union. D.D. The International Technology Union.The International Technology Union.
12) T1B0212) T1B02What is the purpose of What is the purpose of
ITU Regions?ITU Regions?
A. They are used to assist in the A. They are used to assist in the management of management of frequency allocations.frequency allocations.
B.B. They are useful when operating They are useful when operating maritime maritime mobile.mobile.
C.C. They are used in call sign They are used in call sign assignments.assignments.
D.D. They must be used after your call They must be used after your call sign to sign to indicate your location.indicate your location.
12) T1B0212) T1B02What is the purpose of What is the purpose of
ITU Regions?ITU Regions?
A. They are used to assist in the A. They are used to assist in the management of management of frequency allocations.frequency allocations.
B.B. They are useful when operating They are useful when operating maritime maritime mobile.mobile.
C.C. They are used in call sign They are used in call sign assignments.assignments.
D.D. They must be used after your call They must be used after your call sign to sign to indicate your location.indicate your location.
13) T3A0613) T3A06What must an amateur What must an amateur
do when making a do when making a transmission to test transmission to test
equipment or antennas?equipment or antennas? A.A. Properly identify the station.Properly identify the station. B.B. Make test transmissions only after Make test transmissions only after
10:00 PM 10:00 PM local time.local time. C.C. Notify the FCC of the test Notify the FCC of the test
transmission.transmission. D.D. State the purpose of the test during State the purpose of the test during
the test the test procedure.procedure.
13) T3A0613) T3A06What must an amateur What must an amateur
do when making a do when making a transmission to test transmission to test
equipment or antennas?equipment or antennas? A.A. Properly identify the station.Properly identify the station. B.B. Make test transmissions only after Make test transmissions only after
10:00 PM 10:00 PM local time.local time. C.C. Notify the FCC of the test Notify the FCC of the test
transmission.transmission. D.D. State the purpose of the test during State the purpose of the test during
the test the test procedure.procedure.
14) T3A0714) T3A07Which of the following is Which of the following is true when making a test true when making a test
transmission?transmission? A.A. Station identification is not required Station identification is not required
if the if the transmission is less then 15 transmission is less then 15 seconds.seconds.
B.B. Station identification is not required Station identification is not required if the if the transmission is less than 1 watt.transmission is less than 1 watt.
C.C. Station identification is required Station identification is required only if your only if your station can be heard.station can be heard.
D.D. Station identification is required at Station identification is required at least every least every ten minutes and at the end ten minutes and at the end of every of every transmission.transmission.
14) T3A0714) T3A07Which of the following is Which of the following is true when making a test true when making a test
transmission?transmission? A.A. Station identification is not required Station identification is not required
if the if the transmission is less then 15 transmission is less then 15 seconds.seconds.
B.B. Station identification is not required Station identification is not required if the if the transmission is less than 1 watt.transmission is less than 1 watt.
C.C. Station identification is required Station identification is required only if your only if your station can be heard.station can be heard.
D.D. Station identification is required at Station identification is required at least every least every ten minutes and at the end ten minutes and at the end of every of every transmission.transmission.
15) T1B0415) T1B04What FCC call sign What FCC call sign
program might you use to program might you use to obtain a call sign obtain a call sign
containing your initials?containing your initials? A.A. The vanity call sign program.The vanity call sign program. B.B. The sequential call sign program.The sequential call sign program. C.C. The special event call sign The special event call sign
program.program. D.D. There is no FCC provision for There is no FCC provision for
choosing a choosing a call sign.call sign.
15) T1B0415) T1B04What FCC call sign What FCC call sign
program might you use to program might you use to obtain a call sign obtain a call sign
containing your initials?containing your initials? A.A. The vanity call sign program.The vanity call sign program. B.B. The sequential call sign program.The sequential call sign program. C.C. The special event call sign The special event call sign
program.program. D.D. There is no FCC provision for There is no FCC provision for
choosing a choosing a call sign.call sign.
16) T1B0516) T1B05How might an amateur How might an amateur radio club obtain a club radio club obtain a club
station call sign?station call sign? A.A. By applying directly to the FCC in By applying directly to the FCC in
Gettysburg, PA.Gettysburg, PA. B.B. By applying through a Club Station Call By applying through a Club Station Call
Sign Sign Administrator.Administrator. C.C. By submitting a FCC Form 605 to the By submitting a FCC Form 605 to the
FCC in FCC in Washington, DC.Washington, DC. D.D. By notifying a VE team using NCVEC By notifying a VE team using NCVEC
Form 605.Form 605.
16) T1B0516) T1B05How might an amateur How might an amateur radio club obtain a club radio club obtain a club
station call sign?station call sign? A.A. By applying directly to the FCC in By applying directly to the FCC in
Gettysburg, PA.Gettysburg, PA. B.B. By applying through a Club Station Call By applying through a Club Station Call
Sign Sign Administrator.Administrator. C.C. By submitting a FCC Form 605 to the By submitting a FCC Form 605 to the
FCC in FCC in Washington, DC.Washington, DC. D.D. By notifying a VE team using NCVEC By notifying a VE team using NCVEC
Form 605.Form 605.
17) T2D1117) T2D11When is it permissible for the When is it permissible for the
control operator of a club station control operator of a club station to accept compensation for to accept compensation for
sending information bulletins or sending information bulletins or Morse code practice?Morse code practice?
A.A. When compensation is paid from When compensation is paid from a non-a non- profit organization.profit organization.
B.B. When the club station license is When the club station license is held by a held by a non-profit organization.non-profit organization.
C.C. Anytime compensation is needed.Anytime compensation is needed. D.D. When the station makes those When the station makes those
transmission for at least 40 hours per transmission for at least 40 hours per week.week.
17) T2D1117) T2D11When is it permissible for the When is it permissible for the
control operator of a club station control operator of a club station to accept compensation for to accept compensation for
sending information bulletins or sending information bulletins or Morse code practice?Morse code practice?
A.A. When compensation is paid from When compensation is paid from a non-a non- profit organization.profit organization.
B.B. When the club station license is When the club station license is held by a held by a non-profit organization.non-profit organization.
C.C. Anytime compensation is needed.Anytime compensation is needed. D.D. When the station makes those When the station makes those
transmission for at least 40 hours per transmission for at least 40 hours per week.week.
18) T7A1018) T7A10What is a special event What is a special event
station?station? A. A station that sends out birthday A. A station that sends out birthday
greetings.greetings. B. A station that operates only on B. A station that operates only on
holidays.holidays. C. A temporary station that operates in C. A temporary station that operates in
conjunction with an activity of conjunction with an activity of special special significance. significance.
D. A station that broadcasts special D. A station that broadcasts special events.events.
18) T7A1018) T7A10What is a special event What is a special event
station?station? A. A station that sends out birthday A. A station that sends out birthday
greetings.greetings. B. A station that operates only on B. A station that operates only on
holidays.holidays. C. A temporary station that operates in C. A temporary station that operates in
conjunction with an activity of conjunction with an activity of special special significance.significance.
D. A station that broadcasts special D. A station that broadcasts special events.events.
19) T1B0619) T1B06Who is eligible to apply Who is eligible to apply
for temporary use of a 1-for temporary use of a 1-by-1 format Special by-1 format Special
Event call sign?Event call sign? A. Only Amateur Extra class A. Only Amateur Extra class
amateur.amateur. B. Only military stations.B. Only military stations. C. Any FCC-licensed amateur.C. Any FCC-licensed amateur. D. Only trustees of amateur radio D. Only trustees of amateur radio
club club stations.stations.
19) T1B0619) T1B06Who is eligible to apply Who is eligible to apply
for temporary use of a 1-for temporary use of a 1-by-1 format Special by-1 format Special
Event call sign?Event call sign? A. Only Amateur Extra class A. Only Amateur Extra class
amateur.amateur. B. Only military stations.B. Only military stations. C. Any FCC-licensed amateur.C. Any FCC-licensed amateur. D. Only trustees of amateur radio D. Only trustees of amateur radio
club club stations.stations.
20) T2B0820) T2B08How often must you identify How often must you identify using your assigned call sign using your assigned call sign when operating while using a when operating while using a
special event call sign?special event call sign?
A. Every 10 minutes.A. Every 10 minutes. B. Once when the event begins B. Once when the event begins
and once and once when it concludes.when it concludes. C. Never.C. Never. D. Once per hour.D. Once per hour.
20) T2B0820) T2B08How often must you identify How often must you identify using your assigned call sign using your assigned call sign when operating while using a when operating while using a
special event call sign?special event call sign?
A. Every 10 minutes.A. Every 10 minutes. B. Once when the event begins B. Once when the event begins
and once and once when it concludes.when it concludes. C. Never.C. Never. D. Once per hour.D. Once per hour.
Website ResourcesWebsite Resources
• Look up a Pal’s Call sign …. www.hamcall.net• Click on AL7YK …. www.QRZ.com• Ham Party Line …. www.eham.net• FCC Site with lots of info …. wireless.fcc.gov/• ARRL’s Call sign Lookup …. www.arrl.org/fcc/
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Thank you for your time.Thank you for your time.
By Ken, NL7SP & Joe, AL1FBy Ken, NL7SP & Joe, AL1F
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