Ham Radio Technician Test 2023 Questions
and Answers
T1A01) Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service as stated in
the FCC rules and regulations?
A. Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible
B. Providing communications for international non-profit organizations
C. Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art
D. All of these choices are correct { answ }Advancing skills in the technical and
communication phases of the radio art
T1A02) Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service
in the United States?
A. FEMA
B. The ITU
C. The FCC
D. Homeland Security { answ }The FCC
T1A03) Which part of the FCC regulations contains the rules governing the Amateur
Radio Service?
A. Part 73
B. Part 95
C. Part 90
D. Part 97 { answ }Part 97
T1A04) Which of the following meets the FCC definition of harmful interference?
A. Radio transmissions that annoy users of a repeater
B. Unwanted radio transmissions that cause costly harm to radio station apparatus
C. That which seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a radio
communication service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations
D. Static from lightning storms { answ }That which seriously degrades, obstructs, or
repeatedly interrupts a radio communication service operating in accordance with the
Radio Regulations
T1A05) Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service rules and
regulations as defined by the FCC?
A. Enhancing international goodwill
B. Providing inexpensive communication for local emergency organizations
C. Training of operators in military radio operating procedures
,D. All of these choices are correct { answ }Enhancing international goodwill
T1A06) Which of the following services are protected from interference by amateur
signals under all circumstances?
A. Citizens Radio Service
B. Broadcast Service
C. Land Mobile Radio Service
D. Radionavigation Service { answ }Radionavigation Service
T1A07) What is the FCC Part 97 definition of telemetry?
A. An information bulletin issued by the FCC
B. A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a device at a
distance
C. A one-way transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring
instrument
D. An information bulletin from a VEC { answ }A one-way transmission of
measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument
T1A08) Which of the following entities recommends transmit/receive channels and other
parameters for auxiliary and repeater stations?
A. Frequency Spectrum Manager
B. Frequency Coordinator
C. FCC Regional Field Office
D. International Telecommunications Union { answ }Frequency Coordinator
T1A09) Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?
A. The FCC Office of Spectrum Management and Coordination Policy
B. The local chapter of the Office of National Council of Independent Frequency
Coordinators
C. Amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be
auxiliary or repeater stations
D. FCC Regional Field Office { answ }Amateur operators in a local or regional area
whose stations are eligible to be auxiliary or repeater stations
T1A10) What is the FCC Part 97 definition of an amateur station?
A. A station in the Amateur Radio Service consisting of the apparatus necessary for
carrying on radio communications
B. A building where Amateur Radio receivers, transmitters, and RF power amplifiers are
installed
C. Any radio station operated by a non-professional
,D. Any radio station for hobby use { answ }A station in the Amateur Radio Service
consisting of the apparatus necessary for carrying on radio communications
T1A11) When is willful interference to other amateur radio stations permitted?
A. Only if the station being interfered with is expressing extreme religious or political
views
B. At no time
C. Only during a contest
D. At any time, amateurs are not protected from willful interference { answ }At no time
T1A12) Which of the following is a permissible use of the Amateur Radio Service?
A. Broadcasting music and videos to friends
B. Providing a way for amateur radio operators to earn additional income by using their
stations to pass messages
C. Providing low-cost communications for start-up businesses
D. Allowing a person to conduct radio experiments and to communicate with other
licensed hams around the world { answ }Allowing a person to conduct radio
experiments and to communicate with other licensed hams around the world
T1A13) What is the FCC Part 97 definition of telecommand?
A. An instruction bulletin issued by the FCC
B. A one-way radio transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring
instrument
C. A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a device at a
distance
D. An instruction from a VEC { answ }A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or
terminate functions of a device at a distance
T1A14) What must you do if you are operating on the 23 cm band and learn that you
are interfering with a radiolocation station outside the United States?
A. Stop operating or take steps to eliminate the harmful interference
B. Nothing, because this band is allocated exclusively to the amateur service
C. Establish contact with the radiolocation station and ask them to change frequency
D. Change to CW mode, because this would not likely cause interference { answ }Stop
operating or take steps to eliminate the harmful interference
T1B01) What is the ITU?
A. An agency of the United States Department of Telecommunications Management
B. A United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues
C. An independent frequency coordination agency
, D. A department of the FCC { answ }A United Nations agency for information and
communication technology issues
T1B02) Why are the frequency assignments for some U.S. Territories different from
those in the 50 U.S. States?
A. Some U. S. Territories are located in ITU regions other than region 2
B. Territorial governments are allowed to select their own frequency allocations
C. Territorial frequency allocations must also include those of adjacent countries
D. Any territory that was in existence before the ratification of the Communications Act
of 1934 is exempt from FCC frequency regulations { answ }Some U. S. Territories are
located in ITU regions other than region 2
T1B03) Which frequency is within the 6 meter band?
A. 49.00 MHz
B. 52.525 MHz
C. 28.50 MHz
D. 222.15 MHz { answ }52.525 MHz
T1B04) Which amateur band are you using when your station is transmitting on 146.52
MHz?
A. 2 meter band
B. 20 meter band
C. 14 meter band
D. 6 meter band { answ }2 meter band
T1B05) Which 70 cm frequency is authorized to a Technician Class license holder
operating in ITU Region 2?
A. 53.350 MHz
B. 146.520 MHz
C. 443.350 MHz
D. 222.520 MHz { answ }443.350 MHz
T1B06) Which 23 cm frequency is authorized to a Technician Class licensee?
A. 2315 MHz
B. 1296 MHz
C. 3390 MHz
D. 146.52 MHz { answ }1296 MHz
T1B07) What amateur band are you using if you are transmitting on 223.50 MHz?
A. 15 meter band
and Answers
T1A01) Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service as stated in
the FCC rules and regulations?
A. Providing personal radio communications for as many citizens as possible
B. Providing communications for international non-profit organizations
C. Advancing skills in the technical and communication phases of the radio art
D. All of these choices are correct { answ }Advancing skills in the technical and
communication phases of the radio art
T1A02) Which agency regulates and enforces the rules for the Amateur Radio Service
in the United States?
A. FEMA
B. The ITU
C. The FCC
D. Homeland Security { answ }The FCC
T1A03) Which part of the FCC regulations contains the rules governing the Amateur
Radio Service?
A. Part 73
B. Part 95
C. Part 90
D. Part 97 { answ }Part 97
T1A04) Which of the following meets the FCC definition of harmful interference?
A. Radio transmissions that annoy users of a repeater
B. Unwanted radio transmissions that cause costly harm to radio station apparatus
C. That which seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a radio
communication service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations
D. Static from lightning storms { answ }That which seriously degrades, obstructs, or
repeatedly interrupts a radio communication service operating in accordance with the
Radio Regulations
T1A05) Which of the following is a purpose of the Amateur Radio Service rules and
regulations as defined by the FCC?
A. Enhancing international goodwill
B. Providing inexpensive communication for local emergency organizations
C. Training of operators in military radio operating procedures
,D. All of these choices are correct { answ }Enhancing international goodwill
T1A06) Which of the following services are protected from interference by amateur
signals under all circumstances?
A. Citizens Radio Service
B. Broadcast Service
C. Land Mobile Radio Service
D. Radionavigation Service { answ }Radionavigation Service
T1A07) What is the FCC Part 97 definition of telemetry?
A. An information bulletin issued by the FCC
B. A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a device at a
distance
C. A one-way transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring
instrument
D. An information bulletin from a VEC { answ }A one-way transmission of
measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument
T1A08) Which of the following entities recommends transmit/receive channels and other
parameters for auxiliary and repeater stations?
A. Frequency Spectrum Manager
B. Frequency Coordinator
C. FCC Regional Field Office
D. International Telecommunications Union { answ }Frequency Coordinator
T1A09) Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?
A. The FCC Office of Spectrum Management and Coordination Policy
B. The local chapter of the Office of National Council of Independent Frequency
Coordinators
C. Amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be
auxiliary or repeater stations
D. FCC Regional Field Office { answ }Amateur operators in a local or regional area
whose stations are eligible to be auxiliary or repeater stations
T1A10) What is the FCC Part 97 definition of an amateur station?
A. A station in the Amateur Radio Service consisting of the apparatus necessary for
carrying on radio communications
B. A building where Amateur Radio receivers, transmitters, and RF power amplifiers are
installed
C. Any radio station operated by a non-professional
,D. Any radio station for hobby use { answ }A station in the Amateur Radio Service
consisting of the apparatus necessary for carrying on radio communications
T1A11) When is willful interference to other amateur radio stations permitted?
A. Only if the station being interfered with is expressing extreme religious or political
views
B. At no time
C. Only during a contest
D. At any time, amateurs are not protected from willful interference { answ }At no time
T1A12) Which of the following is a permissible use of the Amateur Radio Service?
A. Broadcasting music and videos to friends
B. Providing a way for amateur radio operators to earn additional income by using their
stations to pass messages
C. Providing low-cost communications for start-up businesses
D. Allowing a person to conduct radio experiments and to communicate with other
licensed hams around the world { answ }Allowing a person to conduct radio
experiments and to communicate with other licensed hams around the world
T1A13) What is the FCC Part 97 definition of telecommand?
A. An instruction bulletin issued by the FCC
B. A one-way radio transmission of measurements at a distance from the measuring
instrument
C. A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or terminate functions of a device at a
distance
D. An instruction from a VEC { answ }A one-way transmission to initiate, modify or
terminate functions of a device at a distance
T1A14) What must you do if you are operating on the 23 cm band and learn that you
are interfering with a radiolocation station outside the United States?
A. Stop operating or take steps to eliminate the harmful interference
B. Nothing, because this band is allocated exclusively to the amateur service
C. Establish contact with the radiolocation station and ask them to change frequency
D. Change to CW mode, because this would not likely cause interference { answ }Stop
operating or take steps to eliminate the harmful interference
T1B01) What is the ITU?
A. An agency of the United States Department of Telecommunications Management
B. A United Nations agency for information and communication technology issues
C. An independent frequency coordination agency
, D. A department of the FCC { answ }A United Nations agency for information and
communication technology issues
T1B02) Why are the frequency assignments for some U.S. Territories different from
those in the 50 U.S. States?
A. Some U. S. Territories are located in ITU regions other than region 2
B. Territorial governments are allowed to select their own frequency allocations
C. Territorial frequency allocations must also include those of adjacent countries
D. Any territory that was in existence before the ratification of the Communications Act
of 1934 is exempt from FCC frequency regulations { answ }Some U. S. Territories are
located in ITU regions other than region 2
T1B03) Which frequency is within the 6 meter band?
A. 49.00 MHz
B. 52.525 MHz
C. 28.50 MHz
D. 222.15 MHz { answ }52.525 MHz
T1B04) Which amateur band are you using when your station is transmitting on 146.52
MHz?
A. 2 meter band
B. 20 meter band
C. 14 meter band
D. 6 meter band { answ }2 meter band
T1B05) Which 70 cm frequency is authorized to a Technician Class license holder
operating in ITU Region 2?
A. 53.350 MHz
B. 146.520 MHz
C. 443.350 MHz
D. 222.520 MHz { answ }443.350 MHz
T1B06) Which 23 cm frequency is authorized to a Technician Class licensee?
A. 2315 MHz
B. 1296 MHz
C. 3390 MHz
D. 146.52 MHz { answ }1296 MHz
T1B07) What amateur band are you using if you are transmitting on 223.50 MHz?
A. 15 meter band
