\nHam Radio Technician Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
<\/span>Why Get a Ham Radio Technician License?<\/h2>\nTo operate a ham radio, a person must have a license. Using a ham radio allows you to contact others during natural disasters or emergencies that interrupt internet services.<\/p>\n
The technician exam is considered the entry-level license exam. Still, with that entry-level license, you can transmit on VHF and UHF amateur bands. The license allows you to communicate on Amateur Radio frequencies above 30 megahertz. You will also have CW privileges on portions of the 80-, 40-, and 15-meter bands, plus CW, data, and limited SSB voice privileges on the 10-meter band.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\nMeeting the eligibility requirements for this exam is relatively easy. To take the test, you must have the following:<\/p>\n
\n- A valid United States mailing address<\/li>\n
- A valid email address<\/li>\n
- Proof of identity that meets your exam team\u2019s requirements<\/li>\n
- An FCC Registration Number (FRN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Ham Radio Technician Outline<\/h2>\nThe Ham Radio Technician Exam contains 35 multiple-choice questions, and the questions are split into ten main categories.<\/p>\n
<\/span>1. Commission’s Rules (6 questions)<\/h3>\nThe six questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 68 questions. The pool is split into six groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Purpose and permissible use of the Amateur Radio Service<\/li>\n
- Meanings of basic terms used in the FCC rules<\/li>\n
- Phonetics<\/li>\n
- RACES rules<\/li>\n
- Operator\/primary station license grant<\/li>\n
- Interference<\/li>\n
- Frequency coordinator<\/li>\n
- Beacon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Power output<\/li>\n
- Emission modes<\/li>\n
- Spectrum sharing<\/li>\n
- Frequency allocations<\/li>\n
- Transmissions near band edges<\/li>\n
- Contacting the International Space Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n\n- Licensing\n
\n- Sequential and vanity call sign systems<\/li>\n
- Classes<\/li>\n
- Name and address on FCC license database<\/li>\n
- Places where the Amateur Radio Service is regulated by the FCC<\/li>\n
- Term<\/li>\n
- Renewal<\/li>\n
- Grace period<\/li>\n
- Maintaining mailing address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- International communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n\n- Sale of equipment<\/li>\n
- Authorized and prohibited transmissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group E<\/summary>\n\n- Control operator\n
\n- Eligibility<\/li>\n
- Designating<\/li>\n
- Privileges<\/li>\n
- Duties<\/li>\n
- Location<\/li>\n
- Required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Control point<\/li>\n
- Control types\n
\n- Automatic<\/li>\n
- Remote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group F<\/summary>\n\n- Station identification<\/li>\n
- Repeaters<\/li>\n
- Third-party communications<\/li>\n
- Club stations<\/li>\n
- FCC inspection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>2. Operating Procedures (3 questions)<\/h3>\nThe three questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 37 questions. The pool is split into three groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Station operation\n
\n- Choosing an operating frequency<\/li>\n
- Test transmissions<\/li>\n
- Calling another station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Band Plans\n
\n- Repeater offsets<\/li>\n
- Calling frequencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- VHF\/UHF operating practices\n
\n- FM repeater<\/li>\n
- Simplex<\/li>\n
- Reverse splits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Access tones\n
\n- CTCSS<\/li>\n
- DTMF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- DMR operation<\/li>\n
- Resolving operational problems<\/li>\n
- Q signals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n\n- Emergency operations<\/li>\n
- Applicability of FCC rules<\/li>\n
- RACES and ARES<\/li>\n
- Use of phonetics in message handling<\/li>\n
- Net and traffic procedures<\/li>\n
- Operating restrictions during emergencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>3. Radio Wave Propagation (3 questions)<\/h3>\nThe three questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 35 questions. The pool is split into three groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Radio wave characteristics\n
\n- How a radio signal travels<\/li>\n
- Fading<\/li>\n
- Multipath<\/li>\n
- Polarization<\/li>\n
- Wavelength vs. absorption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Antenna orientation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Electromagnetic wave properties\n
\n- Wavelength vs. frequency<\/li>\n
- Nature and velocity of electromagnetic waves<\/li>\n
- Relationship of wavelength and frequency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Electromagnetic spectrum definitions\n
\n- UHF<\/li>\n
- VHF<\/li>\n
- HF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n\n- Propagation modes\n
\n- Sporadic E<\/li>\n
- Meteor scatter<\/li>\n
- Auroral propagation<\/li>\n
- Tropospheric ducting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- F region skip<\/li>\n
- Line of sight and radio horizon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>4. Amateur Radio Practices (2 questions)<\/h3>\nThe two questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 23 questions. The pool is split into two groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Station setup\n
\n- Microphone connection<\/li>\n
- RF power meter<\/li>\n
- Power source<\/li>\n
- Computer<\/li>\n
- Digital equipment<\/li>\n
- SWR meter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- RF grounding<\/li>\n
- Mobile radio installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Operating controls\n
\n- Frequency tuning<\/li>\n
- Use of filters<\/li>\n
- Squelch function<\/li>\n
- AGC<\/li>\n
- Memory channels<\/li>\n
- Noise blanker<\/li>\n
- Mic gain<\/li>\n
- RIT<\/li>\n
- Bandwidth selection<\/li>\n
- Scanning function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Digital transceiver configuration<\/li>\n
- DMR code plugs and talk groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>5. Electrical Principles (4 questions)<\/h3>\nThe four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 50 questions. The pool is split into four groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Current and voltage\n
\n- Terminology and units<\/li>\n
- Conductors and insulators<\/li>\n
- Alternating and direct current<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Math for electronics\n
\n- Decibels<\/li>\n
- Conversion of electrical units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n\n- Capacitance and inductance terminology and units<\/li>\n
- Impedance definition and units<\/li>\n
- Radio frequency definition and units<\/li>\n
- Calculating power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n\n- Ohm’s Law<\/li>\n
- Series and parallel circuits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>6. Electronic and Electrical Components (4 questions)<\/h3>\nThe four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 46 questions. The pool is split into four groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Fuses<\/li>\n
- Switches<\/li>\n
- Capacitors<\/li>\n
- Fixed and variable resistors<\/li>\n
- Batteries<\/li>\n
- Inductors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Basic principles and applications of solid-state devices<\/li>\n
- Diodes and transistors<\/li>\n
- Gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n\n- Circuit diagrams\n
\n- Basic structure<\/li>\n
- Use of term schematic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Schematic symbols of basic components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n\n- Component functions\n
\n- Rectifiers<\/li>\n
- Indicators<\/li>\n
- Voltage regulators<\/li>\n
- Transformers<\/li>\n
- Relays<\/li>\n
- Meters<\/li>\n
- Integrated circuits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Resonant circuit<\/li>\n
- Shielding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>7. Practical Circuits (4 questions)<\/h3>\nThe four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 44 questions. The pool is split into four groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Station equipment\n
\n- Transceivers<\/li>\n
- Receivers<\/li>\n
- Transverters<\/li>\n
- RF preamplifiers<\/li>\n
- Transmitter amplifiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Basic radio circuit concepts and terminology\n
\n- Selectivity<\/li>\n
- Oscillators<\/li>\n
- Sensitivity<\/li>\n
- Modulation<\/li>\n
- Mixers<\/li>\n
- VFO<\/li>\n
- PTT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Symptoms, causes, and cures of common transmitter and receiver problems\n
\n- Distortion<\/li>\n
- RF feedback<\/li>\n
- Overload and overdrive<\/li>\n
- Interference and consumer electronics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n\n- Antenna and transmission line measurements and troubleshooting\n
\n- Cause of feed line failures<\/li>\n
- Measuring SWR<\/li>\n
- Effects of high SWR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Use of dummy loads when testing<\/li>\n
- Basic coaxial cable characteristics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n\n- Using basic test instruments\n
\n- Ohmmeter<\/li>\n
- Voltmeter<\/li>\n
- Ammeter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Soldering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>8. Signals and Emissions (4 questions)<\/h3>\nThe four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 47 questions. The pool is split into four groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Basic characteristics of FM and SSB<\/li>\n
- Choice of emission type\n
\n- Use of SSB for weak signal work<\/li>\n
- Selection of USB vs. LSB<\/li>\n
- Use of FM or VHF packet and repeaters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Bandwidth of various modulation modes\n
\n- Fast-scan TV<\/li>\n
- SSB<\/li>\n
- FM<\/li>\n
- CW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Amateur satellite operation\n
\n- Satellite tracking programs<\/li>\n
- Modulation mode selection<\/li>\n
- Spin fading<\/li>\n
- Setting uplink power<\/li>\n
- Basic orbits<\/li>\n
- Doppler shift<\/li>\n
- Transmitter power considerations<\/li>\n
- Beacons<\/li>\n
- Telemetry<\/li>\n
- Definition of “LEO”<\/li>\n
- Uplink and downlink mode definitions<\/li>\n
- Operating protocols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n\n- Radio direction finding<\/li>\n
- Contests<\/li>\n
- Linking over the internet<\/li>\n
- Exchanging grid locators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n\n- Digital and non-voice communications\n
\n- Error detection and correction<\/li>\n
- WSJT modes<\/li>\n
- Image signals and definition of NTSC<\/li>\n
- Packet radio<\/li>\n
- PSK<\/li>\n
- CW<\/li>\n
- Amateur radio networking<\/li>\n
- APRS<\/li>\n
- DMR<\/li>\n
- Broadband-Hamnet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>9. Antennas and Feed Lines (2 questions)<\/h3>\nThe two questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 23 questions. The pool is split into two groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Antennas\n
\n- Definition and types of beam antennas<\/li>\n
- Relationships between resonant length and frequency<\/li>\n
- Concept of antenna gain<\/li>\n
- Vertical and horizontal polarization<\/li>\n
- Antenna loading<\/li>\n
- Dipole pattern<\/li>\n
- Common portable and mobile antennas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Feed lines\n
\n- Attenuation vs. frequency<\/li>\n
- Types<\/li>\n
- Selecting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Antenna tuners<\/li>\n
- RF connectors\n
\n- Weather protection<\/li>\n
- Selecting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- SWR concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>10. Safety (3 questions)<\/h3>\nThe three questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 36 questions. The pool is split into three groups:<\/p>\n\nGroup A<\/summary>\n\n- Lightning protection<\/li>\n
- Power circuits and hazards\n
\n- Grounding<\/li>\n
- Hazardous voltages<\/li>\n
- Electrical code compliance<\/li>\n
- Fuses and circuit breakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Battery safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n\n- Antenna safety\n
\n- Installing antennas<\/li>\n
- Tower safety and grounding<\/li>\n
- Antenna supports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n\n- RF hazards\n
\n- Recognized safe power levels<\/li>\n
- Radiation exposure<\/li>\n
- Radiation types<\/li>\n
- Proximity to antennas<\/li>\n
- Duty cycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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Meeting the eligibility requirements for this exam is relatively easy. To take the test, you must have the following:<\/p>\n
- \n
- A valid United States mailing address<\/li>\n
- A valid email address<\/li>\n
- Proof of identity that meets your exam team\u2019s requirements<\/li>\n
- An FCC Registration Number (FRN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Ham Radio Technician Outline<\/h2>\n
The Ham Radio Technician Exam contains 35 multiple-choice questions, and the questions are split into ten main categories.<\/p>\n
<\/span>1. Commission’s Rules (6 questions)<\/h3>\n
The six questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 68 questions. The pool is split into six groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Purpose and permissible use of the Amateur Radio Service<\/li>\n
- Meanings of basic terms used in the FCC rules<\/li>\n
- Phonetics<\/li>\n
- RACES rules<\/li>\n
- Operator\/primary station license grant<\/li>\n
- Interference<\/li>\n
- Frequency coordinator<\/li>\n
- Beacon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Power output<\/li>\n
- Emission modes<\/li>\n
- Spectrum sharing<\/li>\n
- Frequency allocations<\/li>\n
- Transmissions near band edges<\/li>\n
- Contacting the International Space Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Licensing\n
- \n
- Sequential and vanity call sign systems<\/li>\n
- Classes<\/li>\n
- Name and address on FCC license database<\/li>\n
- Places where the Amateur Radio Service is regulated by the FCC<\/li>\n
- Term<\/li>\n
- Renewal<\/li>\n
- Grace period<\/li>\n
- Maintaining mailing address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- International communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Sale of equipment<\/li>\n
- Authorized and prohibited transmissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group E<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Control operator\n
- \n
- Eligibility<\/li>\n
- Designating<\/li>\n
- Privileges<\/li>\n
- Duties<\/li>\n
- Location<\/li>\n
- Required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Control point<\/li>\n
- Control types\n
- \n
- Automatic<\/li>\n
- Remote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group F<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Station identification<\/li>\n
- Repeaters<\/li>\n
- Third-party communications<\/li>\n
- Club stations<\/li>\n
- FCC inspection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>2. Operating Procedures (3 questions)<\/h3>\n
The three questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 37 questions. The pool is split into three groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Station operation\n
- \n
- Choosing an operating frequency<\/li>\n
- Test transmissions<\/li>\n
- Calling another station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Band Plans\n
- \n
- Repeater offsets<\/li>\n
- Calling frequencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
- \n
- VHF\/UHF operating practices\n
- \n
- FM repeater<\/li>\n
- Simplex<\/li>\n
- Reverse splits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Access tones\n
- \n
- CTCSS<\/li>\n
- DTMF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- DMR operation<\/li>\n
- Resolving operational problems<\/li>\n
- Q signals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Emergency operations<\/li>\n
- Applicability of FCC rules<\/li>\n
- RACES and ARES<\/li>\n
- Use of phonetics in message handling<\/li>\n
- Net and traffic procedures<\/li>\n
- Operating restrictions during emergencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>3. Radio Wave Propagation (3 questions)<\/h3>\n
The three questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 35 questions. The pool is split into three groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Radio wave characteristics\n
- \n
- How a radio signal travels<\/li>\n
- Fading<\/li>\n
- Multipath<\/li>\n
- Polarization<\/li>\n
- Wavelength vs. absorption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Antenna orientation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Electromagnetic wave properties\n
- \n
- Wavelength vs. frequency<\/li>\n
- Nature and velocity of electromagnetic waves<\/li>\n
- Relationship of wavelength and frequency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Electromagnetic spectrum definitions\n
- \n
- UHF<\/li>\n
- VHF<\/li>\n
- HF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Propagation modes\n
- \n
- Sporadic E<\/li>\n
- Meteor scatter<\/li>\n
- Auroral propagation<\/li>\n
- Tropospheric ducting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- F region skip<\/li>\n
- Line of sight and radio horizon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>4. Amateur Radio Practices (2 questions)<\/h3>\n
The two questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 23 questions. The pool is split into two groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Station setup\n
- \n
- Microphone connection<\/li>\n
- RF power meter<\/li>\n
- Power source<\/li>\n
- Computer<\/li>\n
- Digital equipment<\/li>\n
- SWR meter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- RF grounding<\/li>\n
- Mobile radio installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Operating controls\n
- \n
- Frequency tuning<\/li>\n
- Use of filters<\/li>\n
- Squelch function<\/li>\n
- AGC<\/li>\n
- Memory channels<\/li>\n
- Noise blanker<\/li>\n
- Mic gain<\/li>\n
- RIT<\/li>\n
- Bandwidth selection<\/li>\n
- Scanning function<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Digital transceiver configuration<\/li>\n
- DMR code plugs and talk groups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>5. Electrical Principles (4 questions)<\/h3>\n
The four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 50 questions. The pool is split into four groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Current and voltage\n
- \n
- Terminology and units<\/li>\n
- Conductors and insulators<\/li>\n
- Alternating and direct current<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Math for electronics\n
- \n
- Decibels<\/li>\n
- Conversion of electrical units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Capacitance and inductance terminology and units<\/li>\n
- Impedance definition and units<\/li>\n
- Radio frequency definition and units<\/li>\n
- Calculating power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Ohm’s Law<\/li>\n
- Series and parallel circuits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>6. Electronic and Electrical Components (4 questions)<\/h3>\n
The four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 46 questions. The pool is split into four groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Fuses<\/li>\n
- Switches<\/li>\n
- Capacitors<\/li>\n
- Fixed and variable resistors<\/li>\n
- Batteries<\/li>\n
- Inductors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Basic principles and applications of solid-state devices<\/li>\n
- Diodes and transistors<\/li>\n
- Gain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Circuit diagrams\n
- \n
- Basic structure<\/li>\n
- Use of term schematic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Schematic symbols of basic components<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Component functions\n
- \n
- Rectifiers<\/li>\n
- Indicators<\/li>\n
- Voltage regulators<\/li>\n
- Transformers<\/li>\n
- Relays<\/li>\n
- Meters<\/li>\n
- Integrated circuits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Resonant circuit<\/li>\n
- Shielding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>7. Practical Circuits (4 questions)<\/h3>\n
The four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 44 questions. The pool is split into four groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Station equipment\n
- \n
- Transceivers<\/li>\n
- Receivers<\/li>\n
- Transverters<\/li>\n
- RF preamplifiers<\/li>\n
- Transmitter amplifiers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Basic radio circuit concepts and terminology\n
- \n
- Selectivity<\/li>\n
- Oscillators<\/li>\n
- Sensitivity<\/li>\n
- Modulation<\/li>\n
- Mixers<\/li>\n
- VFO<\/li>\n
- PTT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Symptoms, causes, and cures of common transmitter and receiver problems\n
- \n
- Distortion<\/li>\n
- RF feedback<\/li>\n
- Overload and overdrive<\/li>\n
- Interference and consumer electronics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Antenna and transmission line measurements and troubleshooting\n
- \n
- Cause of feed line failures<\/li>\n
- Measuring SWR<\/li>\n
- Effects of high SWR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Use of dummy loads when testing<\/li>\n
- Basic coaxial cable characteristics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n
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- Using basic test instruments\n
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- Ohmmeter<\/li>\n
- Voltmeter<\/li>\n
- Ammeter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Soldering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>8. Signals and Emissions (4 questions)<\/h3>\n
The four questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 47 questions. The pool is split into four groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
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- Basic characteristics of FM and SSB<\/li>\n
- Choice of emission type\n
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- Use of SSB for weak signal work<\/li>\n
- Selection of USB vs. LSB<\/li>\n
- Use of FM or VHF packet and repeaters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Bandwidth of various modulation modes\n
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- Fast-scan TV<\/li>\n
- SSB<\/li>\n
- FM<\/li>\n
- CW<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
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- Amateur satellite operation\n
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- Satellite tracking programs<\/li>\n
- Modulation mode selection<\/li>\n
- Spin fading<\/li>\n
- Setting uplink power<\/li>\n
- Basic orbits<\/li>\n
- Doppler shift<\/li>\n
- Transmitter power considerations<\/li>\n
- Beacons<\/li>\n
- Telemetry<\/li>\n
- Definition of “LEO”<\/li>\n
- Uplink and downlink mode definitions<\/li>\n
- Operating protocols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n
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- Radio direction finding<\/li>\n
- Contests<\/li>\n
- Linking over the internet<\/li>\n
- Exchanging grid locators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group D<\/summary>\n
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- Digital and non-voice communications\n
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- Error detection and correction<\/li>\n
- WSJT modes<\/li>\n
- Image signals and definition of NTSC<\/li>\n
- Packet radio<\/li>\n
- PSK<\/li>\n
- CW<\/li>\n
- Amateur radio networking<\/li>\n
- APRS<\/li>\n
- DMR<\/li>\n
- Broadband-Hamnet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>9. Antennas and Feed Lines (2 questions)<\/h3>\n
The two questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 23 questions. The pool is split into two groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
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- Antennas\n
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- Definition and types of beam antennas<\/li>\n
- Relationships between resonant length and frequency<\/li>\n
- Concept of antenna gain<\/li>\n
- Vertical and horizontal polarization<\/li>\n
- Antenna loading<\/li>\n
- Dipole pattern<\/li>\n
- Common portable and mobile antennas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
- \n
- Feed lines\n
- \n
- Attenuation vs. frequency<\/li>\n
- Types<\/li>\n
- Selecting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Antenna tuners<\/li>\n
- RF connectors\n
- \n
- Weather protection<\/li>\n
- Selecting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- SWR concepts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n
<\/span>10. Safety (3 questions)<\/h3>\n
The three questions in this category are pulled from a pool of 36 questions. The pool is split into three groups:<\/p>\n
\nGroup A<\/summary>\n
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- Lightning protection<\/li>\n
- Power circuits and hazards\n
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- Grounding<\/li>\n
- Hazardous voltages<\/li>\n
- Electrical code compliance<\/li>\n
- Fuses and circuit breakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Battery safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group B<\/summary>\n
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- Antenna safety\n
- \n
- Installing antennas<\/li>\n
- Tower safety and grounding<\/li>\n
- Antenna supports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n
Group C<\/summary>\n
- \n
- RF hazards\n
- \n
- Recognized safe power levels<\/li>\n
- Radiation exposure<\/li>\n
- Radiation types<\/li>\n
- Proximity to antennas<\/li>\n
- Duty cycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t
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- RF hazards\n
- Antenna safety\n
- Feed lines\n
- Antennas\n
- Digital and non-voice communications\n
- Amateur satellite operation\n
- Using basic test instruments\n
- Antenna and transmission line measurements and troubleshooting\n
- Symptoms, causes, and cures of common transmitter and receiver problems\n
- Station equipment\n
- Component functions\n
- Circuit diagrams\n
- Math for electronics\n
- Current and voltage\n
- Operating controls\n
- Station setup\n
- Propagation modes\n
- Electromagnetic wave properties\n
- Radio wave characteristics\n
- VHF\/UHF operating practices\n
- Station operation\n
- Control operator\n
- Licensing\n
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