General Class License Exam Questions

Subelement G2

Operating Procedures

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G2A - Phone operating procedures; USB/LSB conventions; procedural signals; breaking into a contact; VOX operation
G2B - Operating courtesy; band plans; emergencies, including drills and emergency communications
G2C - CW operating procedures and procedural signals; Q signals and common abbreviations; full break in
G2D - Amateur Auxiliary; minimizing interference; HF operations
G2E - Digital operating; procedures, procedural signals and common abbreviations

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Group G2A Phone operating procedures; USB/LSB conventions; procedural signals; breaking into a contact; VOX operation

G2A01 Which sideband is most commonly used for voice communications on frequencies of 14 MHz or higher?

Upper sideband
Lower sideband
Vestigial sideband
Double sideband

G2A02 Which of the following modes is most commonly used for voice communications on the 160-meter, 75-meter, and 40-meter bands?

Upper sideband
Lower sideband
Vestigial sideband
Double sideband

G2A03 Which of the following is most commonly used for SSB voice communications in the VHF and UHF bands?

Upper sideband
Lower sideband
Vestigial sideband
Double sideband

G2A04 Which mode is most commonly used for voice communications on the 17-meter and 12-meter bands?

Upper sideband
Lower sideband
Vestigial sideband
Double sideband

G2A05 Which mode of voice communication is most commonly used on the HF amateur bands?

Frequency modulation
Double sideband
Single sideband
Phase modulation

G2A06 Which of the following is an advantage when using single sideband as compared to other analog voice modes on the HF amateur bands?

Very high fidelity voice modulation
Less bandwidth used and greater power efficiency
Ease of tuning on receive and immunity to impulse noise
Less subject to interference from atmospheric static crashes

G2A07 Which of the following statements is true of the single sideband voice mode?

Only one sideband and the carrier are transmitted; the other sideband is suppressed
Only one sideband is transmitted; the other sideband and carrier are suppressed
SSB is the only voice mode that is authorized on the 20-meter, 15-meter, and 10-meter amateur bands
SSB is the only voice mode that is authorized on the 160-meter, 75-meter and 40-meter amateur bands

G2A08 Which of the following is a recommended way to break into a contact when using phone?

Say "QRZ" several times followed by your call sign
Say your call sign during a break between transmissions by the other stations
Say "Break Break Break" and wait for a response
Say "CQ" followed by the call sign of either station

G2A09 Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-meter, 75-meter and 40-meter bands?

Lower sideband is more efficient than upper sideband at these frequencies
Lower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bands
Because it is fully compatible with an AM detector
Current amateur practice is to use lower sideband on these frequency bands

G2A10 Which of the following statements is true of voice VOX operation versus PTT operation?

The received signal is more natural sounding
It allows "hands free" operation
It occupies less bandwidth
It provides more power output

G2A11 What does the expression "CQ DX" usually indicate?

A general call for any station
The caller is listening for a station in Germany
The caller is looking for any station outside their own country
A distress call

Group G2B Operating courtesy; band plans; emergencies, including drills and emergency communications

G2B01 Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies in non-emergency situations?

Nets always have priority
QSOs in progress always have priority
Except during FCC declared emergencies, no one has priority access to frequencies
Contest operations must always yield to non-contest use of frequencies

G2B02 What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?

Continue your communication because you were on the frequency first
Acknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed
Change to a different frequency
Immediately cease all transmissions

G2B03 If propagation changes during your contact and you notice increasing interference from other activity on the same frequency, what should you do?

Tell the interfering stations to change frequency
Report the interference to your local Amateur Auxiliary Coordinator
As a common courtesy, move your contact to another frequency
Increase power to overcome interference

G2B04 When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?

5 to 50 Hz
150 to 500 Hz
1 to 3 kHz
3 to 6 kHz

G2B05 What is the customary minimum frequency separation between SSB signals under normal conditions?

Between 150 and 500 Hz
Approximately 3 kHz
Approximately 6 kHz
Approximately 10 kHz

G2B06 What is a practical way to avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?

Send "QRL?" on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign
Listen for 2 minutes before calling CQ
Send the letter "V" in Morse code several times and listen for a response or say "test" several times and listen for a response
Send "QSY" on CW or if using phone, announce "the frequency is in use", then give your call and listen for a response

G2B07 Which of the following complies with good amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?

Check to see if the channel is assigned to another station
Identify your station by transmitting your call sign at least 3 times
Follow the voluntary band plan for the operating mode you intend to use
All of these choices are correct

G2B08 What is the "DX window" in a voluntary band plan?

A portion of the band that should not be used for contacts between stations within the 48 contiguous United States
An FCC rule that prohibits contacts between stations within the United States and possessions in that portion of the band
An FCC rule that allows only digital contacts in that portion of the band
A portion of the band that has been voluntarily set aside for digital contacts only

G2B09 [97.407(a)] Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?

Only a person holding an FCC issued amateur operator license
Only a RACES net control operator
A person holding an FCC issued amateur operator license or an appropriate government official
Any control operator when normal communication systems are operational

G2B10 [97.407(b)] When may the FCC restrict normal frequency operations of amateur stations participating in RACES?

When they declare a temporary state of communication emergency
When they seize your equipment for use in disaster communications
Only when all amateur stations are instructed to stop transmitting
When the President's War Emergency Powers have been invoked

G2B11 [97.405] What frequency should be used to send a distress call?

Whichever frequency has the best chance of communicating the distress message
Only frequencies authorized for RACES or ARES stations
Only frequencies that are within your operating privileges
Only frequencies used by police, fire or emergency medical services

G2B12 [97.405(b)] When is an amateur station allowed to use any means at its disposal to assist another station in distress?

Only when transmitting in RACES
At any time when transmitting in an organized net
At any time during an actual emergency
Only on authorized HF frequencies

Group G2C CW operating procedures and procedural signals; Q signals and common abbreviations; full break in

G2C01 Which of the following describes full break-in telegraphy (QSK)?

Breaking stations send the Morse code prosign BK
Automatic keyers are used to send Morse code instead of hand keys
An operator must activate a manual send/receive switch before and after every transmission
Transmitting stations can receive between code characters and elements

G2C02 What should you do if a CW station sends "QRS"?

Send slower
Change frequency
Increase your power
Repeat everything twice

G2C03 What does it mean when a CW operator sends "KN" at the end of a transmission?

Listening for novice stations
Operating full break-in
Listening only for a specific station or stations
Closing station now

G2C04 What does the Q signal "QRL?" mean?

"Will you keep the frequency clear?"
"Are you operating full break-in" or "Can you operate full break-in?"
"Are you listening only for a specific station?"
"Are you busy?", or "Is this frequency in use?"

G2C05 What is the best speed to use when answering a CQ in Morse code?

The fastest speed at which you are comfortable copying
The speed at which the CQ was sent
A slow speed until contact is established
At the standard calling speed of 5 wpm

G2C06 What does the term "zero beat" mean in CW operation?

Matching the speed of the transmitting station
Operating split to avoid interference on frequency
Sending without error
Matching your transmit frequency to the frequency of a received signal

G2C07 When sending CW, what does a "C" mean when added to the RST report?

Chirpy or unstable signal
Report was read from an S meter rather than estimated
100 percent copy
Key clicks

G2C08 What prosign is sent to indicate the end of a formal message when using CW?

G2C09 What does the Q signal "QSL" mean?

Send slower
We have already confirmed by card
I acknowledge receipt
We have worked before

G2C10 What does the Q signal "QRN" mean?

Send more slowly
I am troubled by static
Zero beat my signal
Stop sending

G2C11 What does the Q signal "QRV" mean?

You are sending too fast
There is interference on the frequency
I am quitting for the day
I am ready to receive messages

Group G2D Amateur Auxiliary; minimizing interference; HF operations

G2D01 What is the Amateur Auxiliary to the FCC?

Amateur volunteers who are formally enlisted to monitor the airwaves for rules violations
Amateur volunteers who conduct amateur licensing examinations
Amateur volunteers who conduct frequency coordination for amateur VHF repeaters
Amateur volunteers who use their station equipment to help civil defense organizations in times of emergency

G2D02 Which of the following are objectives of the Amateur Auxiliary?

To conduct efficient and orderly amateur licensing examinations
To encourage self-regulation and compliance with the rules by radio amateur operators
To coordinate repeaters for efficient and orderly spectrum usage
To provide emergency and public safety communications

G2D03 What skills learned during hidden transmitter hunts are of help to the Amateur Auxiliary?

Identification of out of band operation
Direction finding used to locate stations violating FCC Rules
Identification of different call signs
Hunters have an opportunity to transmit on non-amateur frequencies

G2D04 Which of the following describes an azimuthal projection map?

A map that shows accurate land masses
A map that shows true bearings and distances from a particular location
A map that shows the angle at which an amateur satellite crosses the equator
A map that shows the number of degrees longitude that an amateur satellite appears to move westward at the equator with each orbit

G2D05 [97.111(a)(1)] When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications Commission?

Only when the foreign country has a formal third party agreement filed with the FCC
When the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communications
When the contact is with amateurs in any country as long as the communication is conducted in English
Only when the foreign country is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union

G2D06 How is a directional antenna pointed when making a "long-path" contact with another station?

Toward the rising Sun
Along the gray line
180 degrees from its short-path heading
Toward the north

G2D07 [97.303(i)] Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating in the 60-meter band?

If you are using other than a dipole antenna, you must keep a record of the gain of your antenna
You must keep a record of the date, time, frequency, power level and stations worked
You must keep a record of all third party traffic
You must keep a record of the manufacturer of your equipment and the antenna used

G2D08 What is a reason why many amateurs keep a station log?

The ITU requires a log of all international contacts
The ITU requires a log of all international third party traffic
The log provides evidence of operation needed to renew a license without retest
To help with a reply if the FCC requests information

G2D09 What information is traditionally contained in a station log?

Date and time of contact
Band and/or frequency of the contact
Call sign of station contacted and the signal report given
All of these choices are correct

G2D10 What is QRP operation?

Remote piloted model control
Low power transmit operation
Transmission using Quick Response Protocol
Traffic relay procedure net operation

G2D11 Which HF antenna would be the best to use for minimizing interference?

A quarter-wave vertical antenna
An isotropic antenna
A directional antenna
An omnidirectional antenna

Group G2E Digital operating; procedures, procedural signals and common abbreviations

G2E01 Which mode is normally used when sending an RTTY signal via AFSK with an SSB transmitter?

G2E02 How can a PACTOR modem or controller be used to determine if the channel is in use by other PACTOR stations?

Unplug the data connector temporarily and see if the channel-busy indication is turned off
Put the modem or controller in a mode which allows monitoring communications without a connection
Transmit UI packets several times and wait to see if there is a response from another PACTOR station
Send the message: "Is this frequency in use?"

G2E03 What symptoms may result from other signals interfering with a PACTOR or WINMOR transmission?

Frequent retries or timeouts
Long pauses in message transmission
Failure to establish a connection between stations
All of these choices are correct

G2E04 What segment of the 20-meter band is most often used for digital transmissions?

14.000 - 14.050 MHz
14.070 - 14.100 MHz
14.150 - 14.225 MHz
14.275 - 14.350 MHz

G2E05 What is the standard sideband used to generate a JT65 or JT9 digital signal when using AFSK in any amateur band?

G2E06 What is the most common frequency shift for RTTY emissions in the amateur HF bands?

85 Hz
170 Hz
425 Hz
850 Hz

G2E07 What segment of the 80-meter band is most commonly used for digital transmissions?

3570 - 3600 kHz
3500 - 3525 kHz
3700 - 3750 kHz
3775 - 3825 kHz

G2E08 In what segment of the 20-meter band are most PSK31 operations commonly found?

At the bottom of the slow-scan TV segment, near 14.230 MHz
At the top of the SSB phone segment, near 14.325 MHz
In the middle of the CW segment, near 14.100 MHz
Below the RTTY segment, near 14.070 MHz

G2E09 (C) How do you join a contact between two stations using the PACTOR protocol?

Send broadcast packets containing your call sign while in MONITOR mode
Transmit a steady carrier until the PACTOR protocol times out and disconnects
Joining an existing contact is not possible, PACTOR connections are limited to two stations
Send a NAK response continuously so that the sending station has to pause

G2E10 Which of the following is a way to establish contact with a digital messaging system gateway station?

Send an email to the system control operator
Send QRL in Morse code
Respond when the station broadcasts its SSID
Transmit a connect message on the station's published frequency

G2E11 What is indicated on a waterfall display by one or more vertical lines adjacent to a PSK31 signal?

Long Path propagation
Backscatter propagation
Insufficient modulation
Overmodulation

G2E12 Which of the following describes a waterfall display?

Frequency is horizontal, signal strength is vertical, time is intensity
Frequency is vertical, signal strength is intensity, time is horizontal
Frequency is horizontal, signal strength is intensity, time is vertical
Frequency is vertical, signal strength is horizontal, time is intensity

G2E13 Which communication system sometimes uses the Internet to transfer messages?

Winlink
RTTY
ARES
Skywarn

G2E14 What could be wrong if you cannot decode an RTTY or other FSK signal even though it is apparently tuned in properly?

The mark and space frequencies may be reversed
You may have selected the wrong baud rate
You may be listening on the wrong sideband
All of these choices are correct