Technician Licensing ClassCall Signs

Section 2

Call SignsT1F3 An amateur station is required to transmit its assigned call sign at least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a contact.Callsigns issued by the FCC start with an A, K, N, or W and all include a single numeric digit, 0 to 9.How Often Do We Use Our Call Signs?????Every 10 and at the EndSay it with me: Every 10 and at the end

Call SignsT1C2 W3ABC is a valid US amateur radio station call sign.

Most states offer Amateur Radio call signs on license plates.Matts call has a 4 in it because he was first licensed in FL

Call SignsThe number in your new call sign is determined by your permanent mailing address when you are assigned your call.

Call SignsT2B9 Use of a phonetic alphabet is the method encouraged by the FCC when identifying your station when using phone (voice).

A Alpha

H Hotel

O Oscar

V Victor

B Bravo

I India

P Papa

W Whiskey

C Charlie

J Juliet

Q Quebec

X X-ray

D Delta

K Kilo

R Romeo

Y Yankee

E Echo

L Lima

S Sierra

Z Zulu

F Foxtrot

M Mike

T Tango

G Golf

N November

U Uniform

Call SignsT1C1 A call sign that has a single letter in both the prefix and suffix is used for a Special Event.W0W K8E A0KT8C6 The purpose of a temporary "1 by 1" format (letter-number-letter) assigned call sign is for operations in conjunction with an activity of special significance to the amateur community.T1F12 At least 4 persons are required to be members of a club for a club station license to be issued by the FCC.

*Call SignsT1F1 The type of identification being used when identifying a station on the air as Race Headquarters is a Tactical call.Tactical call signs ARE permitted as long as they dont sound like a US or foreign call sign..T1F2 When using tactical identifiers you must transmit your station's FCC-assigned call sign every ten minutes.

Call SignsT1F4 Phone (voice) emission in the English language is an acceptable method of station identification when operating in the phone sub-band.

Testing your radio? Give your call sign (in English).T1F6 KL7CC stroke W3, KL7CC slant W3 and KL7CC slash W3 are acceptable formats of self-assigned indicators when identifying using a phone transmission.KL7CC/W3 StrokeKL7CC/W3 SlantKL7CC/W3 Slash

Call SignsT1F7 When appending a self-assigned call sign indicator there are restrictions. It must not conflict with any other indicator specified by the FCC rules or with any call sign prefix assigned to another country.

T1B1 The ITU (International Telecommunications Union) is a United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues.

Call SignsT1B2 North American amateur stations are located in ITU Region 2North America ITU Region 2

*Call SignsT1D1 FCC-licensed amateur are prohibited from exchanging communications with any country whose administration has notified the ITU (Not the UN!) that it objects to communications with FCC-licensed amateur stations. (Currently NONE)

T1F11 FCC rules authorize the transmission of non-emergency third party communications to foreign stations whose government permits such communications Antigua/Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Comoros (Federal Islamic Republic of), Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Gambia, The, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Israel, Jamaica, Jordan, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Federated States of, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Pitcairn Island*, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Trinidad/Tobago, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, ITU - Geneva, VIC - Vienna,

Call SignsT1C6 In addition to places where the FCC regulates communications, an FCC-licensed amateur station can transmit from any vessel or craft that is documented or registered in the United States. T1C3 Communications incidental to the purposes of the amateur service and remarks of a personal character are types of international communications permitted by an FCC-licensed amateur station. (No business communications allowed)

Call SignsT1C4 You are allowed to operate your amateur station in a foreign country when the foreign country authorizes it.

T1D2 Only during an Armed Forces Day Communications Test may an FCC-licensed amateur station exchange messages with a U.S. military station.

Take AwaysAn amateur station is required to transmit its assigned call sign at least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a contact. [97.119(a)]

W3ABC is an example of a valid US amateur radio station call sign.

Use of a phonetic alphabet is encouraged by the FCC when identifying your station when using phone.

A special event call sign has a single letter in both the prefix and suffix. [97.3(a)(11)(iii)]

Take AwaysA temporary "1 by 1" format (letter-number-letter) call sign can be assigned for operations in conjunction with an activity of special significance to the amateur community.

A call sign that has a single letter in both the prefix and suffix is used for a Special Event.

At least 4 people are required to be members of a club for a club station license to be issued by the FCC. [97.5(b)(2)]

When identifying a station on the air as "Race Headquarters" a Tactical call is the type of identification being used.

When using tactical identifiers, your station must transmit the station's FCC-assigned call sign every ten minutes. [97.119 (a)]

Take AwaysWhen appending a self-assigned call sign indicator it must not conflict with any other indicator specified by the FCC rules or with any call sign prefix assigned to another country. [97.119(c)]

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues. [97.3(a)(28)]

The English language is an acceptable language for use for station identification when operating in a phone sub-band. [97.119(b)]

Take AwaysALL of the following formats of a self-assigned indicators are acceptable when identifying using a phone transmission [97.119(c)]:KL7CC stroke W3KL7CC slant W3KL7CC slash W3

North American amateur stations are located in ITU Region 2.

International communications permitted by an FCC-licensed amateur station are communications incidental to the purposes of the amateur service and remarks of a personal character. [97.117]

Take AwaysFCC-licensed amateur stations are prohibited from exchanging communications with any country whose administration has notified the ITU that it objects to such communications. [97.111(a)(1)]

The FCC rules authorizes the transmission of non-emergency third party communications to any foreign station whose government permits such communications. [97.115(a)]

An FCC-licensed amateur station may transmit from any vessel or craft located in international waters and documented or registered in the United States, in addition to places where the FCC regulates communications. [97.5(a)(2)]

Take AwaysYou are allowed to operate your amateur station in a foreign country when the foreign country authorizes it.

During an Armed Forces Day Communications Test an FCC-licensed amateur station may exchange messages with a U.S. military station. [97.111(a)(5)]

Valid July 1, 2010ThroughJune 30, 2014Call SignsElement 2 Technician Class Question PoolElement 2 Technician Class Question Pool

T1F03When is an amateur station required to transmit its assigned call sign?At the beginning of each contact, and every 10 minutes thereafterAt least once during each transmission At least every 15 minutes during and at the end of a contactAt least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a contact

T1C02 Which of the following is a valid US amateur radio station call sign?KMA3503W3ABCKDKA11Q1176

T2B09Which of the following methods is encouraged by the FCC when identifying your station when using phone?Use of a phonetic alphabetSend your call sign in CW as well as voiceRepeat your call sign three timesIncrease your signal to full power when identifying

T1C01 Which type of call sign has a single letter in both the prefix and suffix?VanitySequentialSpecial eventIn-memoriam

T8C06For what purpose is a temporary "1 by 1" format (letter-number-letter) call sign assigned?To designate an experimental stationTo honor a deceased relative who was a radio amateurFor operations in conjunction with an activity of special significance to the amateur communityAll of these choices are correct

T1F12How many persons are required to be members of a club for a club station license to be issued by the FCC?At least 5At least 4A trustee and 2 officersAt least 2

T1F01What type of identification is being used when identifying a station on the air as Race Headquarters?Tactical callSelf-assigned designatorSSIDBroadcast station

T1F02 When using tactical identifiers, how often must your station transmit the stations FCC-assigned call sign? Never, the tactical call is sufficientOnce during every hourEvery ten minutesAt the end of every communication

T1F04Which of the following is an acceptable method of station identification when operating in the phone sub-band?Any language recognized by the United NationsAny language recognized by the ITUThe English languageEnglish, French, or Spanish

T1F06Which of the following formats of a self-assigned indicator is acceptable when identifying using a phone transmission?KL7CC stroke W3KL7CC slant W3KL7CC slash W3All of these choices are correct

T1F07Which of the following restrictions apply when appending a self-assigned call sign indicator?It must be more than three letters and less than five lettersIt must be less than five lettersIt must start with the letters AA through AL, K, N, or W and be not less than two characters or more than five characters in lengthIt must not conflict with any other indicator specified by the FCC rules or with any call sign prefix assigned to another country

T1B01 What is the ITU ? An agency of the United States Department of Telecommunications ManagementA United Nations agency for information and communication technology issuesAn independent frequency coordination agencyA department of the FCC

T1B02 North American amateur stations are located in which ITU region?Region 1Region 2Region 3Region 4

T1C03 What types of international communications are permitted by an FCC-licensed amateur station?Communications incidental to the purposes of the amateur service and remarks of a personal characterCommunications incidental to conducting business or remarks of a personal natureOnly communications incidental to contest exchanges, all other communications are prohibitedAny communications that would be permitted on an international broadcast station

T1D01 With which countries are FCC-licensed amateur stations prohibited from exchanging communications?Any country whose administration has notified the ITU that it objects to such communicationsB. Any country whose administration has notified the United Nations that it objects to such communicationsC. Any country engaged in hostilities with another countryD. Any country in violation of the War Powers Act of 1934

T1F11To which foreign stations do the FCC rules authorize the transmission of non-emergency third party communications?Any station whose government permits such communicationsThose in ITU Region 2 onlyThose in ITU Regions 2 and 3 onlyThose in ITU Region 3 only

T1C06 From which of the following may an FCC-licensed amateur station transmit, in addition to places where the FCC regulates communications?From within any country that belongs to the International Telecommunications UnionFrom within any country that is a member of the United Nations From anywhere within in ITU Regions 2 and 3From any vessel or craft located in international waters and documented or registered in the United States

T1C04 When are you allowed to operate your amateur station in a foreign country?When the foreign country authorizes itWhen there is a mutual agreement allowing third party communicationsWhen authorization permits amateur communications in a foreign languageWhen you are communicating with non-licensed individuals in another country

T1D02 On which of the following occasions may an FCC-licensed amateur station exchange messages with a U.S. military station?During an Armed Forces Day Communications TestDuring a Memorial Day CelebrationDuring an Independence Day celebrationDuring a propagation test

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