Ch. 1 Transceivers, Ham Communication Basics, and Repeater Basic

T7A02: What is a transceiver?

• A device that combines a receiver and transmitter

• A device for matching feed line impedance to 50 ohms

• A device for automatically sending and decoding Morse code

• A device for converting receiver and transmitter frequencies to another band

T7A10: What device increases the transmitted output power from a transceiver?

• A voltage divider

• An RF power amplifier

• An impedance network

• All these choices are correct

T8A02: What type of modulation is commonly used for VHF packet radio transmissions?

• FM or PM

• SSB

• AM

• PSK

T8A03: Which type of voice mode is often used for long-distance (weak signal) contacts on the VHF and UHF bands?

• FM

• DRM

• SSB

• PM

T8A04: Which type of modulation is commonly usedfor VHF and UHF voice repeaters?

• AM

• SSB

• PSK

• FM or PM

T2A06: Which of the following is required when making on-the-air test transmissions?

• Identify the transmitting station

• Conduct tests only between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. local time

• Notify the FCC of the transmissions

• All these choices are correct

T2A11: What term describes an amateur station that is transmitting and receiving on the same frequency?

• Full duplex

• Diplex

• Simplex

• Multiplex

T1F03: When are you required to transmit your assigned call sign?

• At the beginning of each contact, and every 10 minutes there after

• At least once during each transmission

• At least every 15 minutes during and at the end of a communication

• At least every 10 minutes during and at the end of a communication

T2A05: How should you respond to a station calling CQ?

• Transmit "CQ" followed by the other station’s call sign

• Transmit your call sign followed by the other station’s call sign

• Transmit the other station’s call sign followed by your call sign

• Transmit a signal report followed by your call sign

T1F09: What type of amateur station simultaneously retransmits the signal of another amateur station on a different channel or channels?

• Beacon station

• Earth station

• Repeater station

• Message forwarding station