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Subelement T1

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Section T1C

Licensing: classes, sequential and vanity call sign systems, places where the Amateur Radio Service is regulated by the FCC, name and address on FCC license database, term, renewal, grace period, maintaining mailing address; International communications

Which amateur license classes are currently issued by the FCC?

  • Novice, Technician, General, Amateur Extra
  • Technician, Technician Plus, General, Amateur Extra
  • Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced
  • Correct Answer
    Technician, General, Amateur Extra
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Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?

  • Only a licensed amateur with a General or Amateur Extra Class license
  • Only a licensed amateur with an Amateur Extra Class license
  • Only a licensed amateur who has been licensed continuously for more than 10 years
  • Correct Answer
    Any licensed amateur
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What types of international communications are FCC-licensed amateur radio stations permitted to make?

  • Correct Answer
    Communications incidental to the purposes of the Amateur Radio Service and remarks of a personal character
  • Communications incidental to conducting business or remarks of a personal nature
  • Only communications incidental to contest exchanges; all other communications are prohibited
  • Any communications that would be permitted by an international broadcast station
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What may happen if the FCC is unable to reach you by email?

  • Fine and suspension of operator license
  • Correct Answer
    Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license
  • Revocation of access to the license record in the FCC system
  • Nothing; there is no such requirement
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Which of the following is a valid Group D call sign format for Technician class?

  • Correct Answer
    KF1XXX
  • KA1X
  • W1XX
  • All these choices are correct
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Which of the following statements is true about using your amateur radio license when operating aboard a vessel or craft in international waters?

  • Amateur operation is prohibited in international waters
  • You may only operate during maritime emergencies
  • You need special FCC authorization for maritime mobile operation
  • Correct Answer
    You may operate from a US-documented vessel with the master's permission
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How long before the expiration date may an amateur radio license renewal be requested?

  • 30 days
  • Correct Answer
    90 days
  • 6 months
  • 1 year
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What is the normal term for an FCC-issued amateur radio license?

  • Five years
  • Eight years
  • Correct Answer
    Ten years
  • Life
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What is the grace period for renewal if an amateur license expires?

  • Correct Answer
    Two years
  • Three years
  • Five years
  • Ten years
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How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you transmit on the amateur radio bands?

  • Immediately on receiving your Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE)
  • As soon as your operator/station license grant appears on the ARRL website
  • Correct Answer
    As soon as your operator/station license grant appears in the FCC’s license database
  • As soon as you receive your license in the mail from the FCC
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If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to transmit on the amateur radio bands?

  • Yes, for up to two years
  • Yes, as soon as you apply for renewal
  • Yes, for up to one year
  • Correct Answer
    No, you must wait until the license has been renewed
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