Checkpoint: T1C — HAM Trainer

T1C01 For which classes of amateur radio licenses does the FCC currently issue new licenses?

A Novice, Technician, General, Amateur Extra B Technician, Technician Plus, General, Amateur Extra C Novice, Technician Plus, General, Advanced D Technician, General, Amateur Extra

T1C02 Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?

A Only a licensed amateur with a General or Amateur Extra Class license B Only a licensed amateur with an Amateur Extra Class license C Only a licensed amateur who has been licensed continuously for more than 10 years D Any licensed amateur

T1C03 What types of international communications are FCC-licensed amateur radio stations permitted to make?

A Communications incidental to the purposes of the Amateur Radio Service and remarks of a personal character B Communications incidental to conducting business or remarks of a personal nature C Only communications incidental to contest exchanges; all other communications are prohibited D Any communications that would be permitted by an international broadcast station

T1C04 What may happen if the FCC is unable to reach you by email?

A Fine and suspension of operator license B Revocation of the station license or suspension of the operator license C Revocation of access to the license record in the FCC system D Nothing; there is no such requirement

T1C05 Which of the following is a valid Group D call sign format for Technician class?

A KF1XXX B KA1X C W1XX D All these choices are correct

T1C06 Which of the following statements is true about using your amateur radio license when operating aboard a vessel or craft in international waters?

A Amateur operation is prohibited in international waters B You may only operate during maritime emergencies C You need special FCC authorization for maritime mobile operation D You may operate from a US-documented vessel with the master's permission

T1C07 How long before the expiration date may an amateur radio license renewal be requested?

A 30 days B 90 days C 6 months D 1 year

T1C08 What is the normal term for an FCC-issued amateur radio license?

A Five years B Eight years C Ten years D Life

T1C09 What is the grace period for renewal if an amateur license expires?

A Two years B Three years C Five years D Ten years

T1C10 How soon after passing the examination for your first amateur radio license may you transmit on the amateur radio bands?

A Immediately on receiving your Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) B As soon as your operator/station license grant appears on the ARRL website C As soon as your operator/station license grant appears in the FCC's license database D As soon as you receive your license in the mail from the FCC

T1C11 If your license has expired and is still within the allowable grace period, may you continue to transmit on the amateur radio bands?

A Yes, for up to two years B Yes, as soon as you apply for renewal C Yes, for up to one year D No, you must wait until the license has been renewed