T3A01
Which of the following should you do when selecting a frequency on which to transmit?
A. Call CQ to see if anyone is listening
B. Listen to determine if the frequency is busy
C. Transmit on a frequency that allows your signals to be heard
D. Check for maximum power output

T3A02
How do you call another station on a repeater if you know the station's call sign?
A. Say "break, break" then say the station's call sign
B. Say the station's call sign then identify your own station
C. Say "CQ" three times then the other station's call sign D. Wait for the station to call "CQ" then answer it

T3A03
How do you indicate you are looking for any station with which to make contact?
A. CQ followed by your callsign
B. RST followed by your callsign
C. QST followed by your callsign
D. SK followed by your callsign

T3A04
What should you transmit when responding to a call of CQ?
A. Your own CQ followed by the other station’s callsign
B. Your callsign followed by the other station’s callsign
C. The other station’s callsign followed by your callsign
D. A signal report followed by your callsign

T3A05 [97.119(a)]
What term describes a brief test transmission that does not include any station identification?
A. A test emission with no identification required
B. An illegal un-modulated transmission
C. An illegal unidentified transmission
D. A non-voice ID transmission

T3A06
What must an amateur do when making a transmission to test equipment or antennas?
A. Properly identify the station
B. Make test transmissions only after 10:00 PM local time
C. Notify the FCC of the test transmission
D. State the purpose of the test during the test procedure

T3A07
Which of the following is true when making a test transmission?
A. Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 15 seconds
B. Station identification is not required if the transmission is less than 1 watt
C. Station identification is required only if your station can be heard
D. Station identification is required at least every ten minutes and at the end of every transmission.

T3A08
What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?
A. Call on the quarter hour
B. New antenna is being tested (no station should answer)
C. Only the called station should transmit
D. Calling any station

T3A09 [97.119(b)(2)]
Why should you avoid using cute phrases or word combinations to identify your station?
A. They are not easily understood by some operators
B. They might offend some operators
C. They do not meet FCC identification requirements
D. They might be interpreted as codes or ciphers intended to obscure your identification

T3A10
What brief statement is often used in place of "CQ" to indicate that you are listening for calls on a repeater?
A. Say "Hello test" followed by your call sign
B. Say your call sign
C. Say the repeater call sign followed by your call sign
D. Say the letters "QSY" followed by your call sign

T3A11 [97.119(b)(2)]
Why should you use the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station?
A. The words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters
B. There is no advantage
C. The words have been chosen to represent amateur radio terms
D. It preserves traditions begun in the early days of amateur radio

T3B01
What is a band plan?
A. A voluntary guideline, beyond the divisions established by the FCC for using different operating modes within an amateur band
B. A guideline from the FCC for making amateur frequency band allocations
C. A guideline for operating schedules within an amateur band published by the FCC
D. A plan devised by a local group

T3B02
Which of the following statements is true of band plans?
A. They are mandated by the FCC to regulate spectrum use
B. They are mandated by the ITU
C. They are voluntary guidelines for efficient use of the radio spectrum
D. They are mandatory only in the US

T3B03
Who developed the band plans used by amateur radio operators?
A. The US Congress
B. The FCC
C. The amateur community
D. The Interstate Commerce Commission

T3B04
Who is in charge of the repeater frequency band plan in your local area?
A. The local FCC field office
B. RACES and FEMA
C. The recognized frequency coordination body
D. Repeater Council of America

T3B05
What is the main purpose of repeater coordination?
A. To reduce interference and promote proper use of spectrum
B. To coordinate as many repeaters as possible in a small area
C. To coordinate all possible frequencies available for repeater use
D. To promote and encourage use of simplex frequencies

T3B06 [97.205(g)]
Who is accountable if a repeater station inadvertently retransmits communications that violate FCC rules?
A. The repeater trustee
B. The repeater control operator
C. The transmitting station
D. All of these answers are correct

T3B07
Which of these statements is true about legal power levels on the amateur bands?
A. Always use the maximum power allowed to ensure that you complete the contact
B. An amateur may use no more than 200 Watts PEP to make an amateur contact
C. An amateur may use up to 1500 Watts PEP on any amateur frequency
D. An amateur must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communication

T3B08 [97.305(c)]
Which of the bands available to Technician class licensees have mode restricted sub-bands?
A. The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 70-centimeter bands
B. The 2-meter and 13-centimeter bands
C. The 6-meter, 2-meter, and 1 1/4-meter bands
D. The 2-meter and 70-centimeter bands

T3B09 [97.305 (a)(c)]
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted sub-band at 50.0-50.1 MHz?
A. CW only
B. CW and RTTY
C. SSB only
D. CW and SSB

T3B10 [97.305 (a)(c)]
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted sub-band at 144.0-144.1 MHz?
A. CW only
B. CW and RTTY
C. SSB only
D. CW and SSB

T3B11 [97.305 (a)(c)]
What emission modes are permitted in the restricted portion of the 1 1/4-meter band?
A. Data only
B. CW and SSB
C. CW and Data
D. SSB and FM

T3C01
What is the proper way to break into a conversation between two stations that are using the frequency?
A. Say your call sign between their transmissions
B. Wait for them to finish and then call CQ
C. Say "Break-break" between their transmissions
D. Call one of the operators on the telephone to interrupt the conversation

T3C02
What is considered to be proper repeater operating practice?
A. Monitor before transmitting and keep transmissions short
B. Identify legally
C. Use the minimum amount of transmitter power necessary
D. All of these answers are correct

T3C03
What should you do before responding to another stations call?
A. Make sure you are operating on a permissible frequency for your license class
B. Adjust your transmitter for maximum power output
C. Ask the station to send their signal report and location
D. Verify the other station’s license class

T3C04 [97.101(b)]
What rule applies if two amateur stations want to use the same frequency?
A. The station operator with a lesser class of license must yield the frequency to a higher-class licensee
B. The station operator with a lower power output must yield the frequency to the station with a higher power output
C. No frequency will be assigned for the exclusive use of any station and neither has priority
D. Station operators in ITU Regions 1 and 3 must yield the frequency to stations in ITU Region 2

T3C05 [97.113(a)(4)]
Why is indecent and obscene language prohibited in the Amateur Service?
A. Because it is offensive to some individuals
B. Because young children may intercept amateur communications with readily available receiving equipment
C. Because such language is specifically prohibited by FCC Rules D. All of these choices are correct

T3C06 Why should amateur radio operators avoid the use of racial or ethnic slurs when talking to other stations?
A. Such language is prohibited by the FCC
B. It is offensive to some people and reflects a poor public image on all amateur radio operators
C. Some of the terms used may be unfamiliar to other operators
D. You transmissions might be recorded for use in court

T3C07
What should you do if you hear a newly licensed operator that is having trouble with their station?
A. Tell them to get off the air until they learn how operate properly
B. Report them to the FCC
C. Contact them and offer to help with the problem
D. Move to another frequency

T3C08 [97.113(a)(4)]
Where can an official list be found of prohibited obscene and indecent words that should not be used in amateur radio?
A. On the FCC web site
B. There is no official list of prohibited obscene and indecent words
C. On the Department of Commerce web site
D. The official list is in public domain and found in all amateur study guides

T3C09 [97.113(a)(4)]
What type of subjects are not prohibited communications while using amateur radio?
A. Political discussions
B. Jokes and stories
C. Religious preferences
D. All of these answers are correct

T3C10 [97.101 (a)]
When circumstances are not specifically covered by FCC rules what general operating standard must be applied to amateur station operation?
A. Designated operator control
B. Politically correct control
C. Good engineering and amateur practices
D. Reasonable operator control

T3D01
What should you do if you receive a report that your transmissions are causing splatter or interference on nearby frequencies?
A. Increase transmit power
B. Change mode of transmission
C. Report the interference to the equipment manufacturer
D. Check transmitter for off frequency operation or spurious emissions

T3D02
Who is responsible for taking care of the interference if signals from your transmitter are causing front end overload in your neighbor's television receiver?
A. You alone are responsible, since your transmitter is causing the problem
B. Both you and the owner of the television receiver share the responsibility
C. The FCC must decide if you or the owner of the television receiver is responsible
D. The owner of the television receiver is responsible

T3D03
What is the major cause of telephone interference?
A. The telephone wiring is inadequate
B. Tropospheric ducting at UHF frequencies
C. The telephone was not equipped with adequate interference protection when manufactured.
D. Improper location of the telephone in the home

T3D04
What is the proper course of action if you unintentionally interfere with another station?
A. Rotate your antenna slightly
B. Properly identify your station and move to a different frequency
C. Increase power
D. Change antenna polarization

T3D05 [97.101(d)]
When may you deliberately interfere with another station's communications?
A. Only if the station is operating illegally
B. Only if the station begins transmitting on a frequency you are using
C. Never
D. You may cause deliberate interference because it can't be
helped during crowded band conditions

T3D06
Who has exclusive use of a specific frequency when the FCC has not declared a communication emergency?
A. Any net station that has traffic
B. The station first occupying the frequency
C. Individuals passing health and welfare communications
D. No station has exclusive use of any frequency

T3D07
What effect might a break in a cable television transmission line have on amateur communications?
A. A break cannot affect amateur communications
B. Harmonic radiation from the TV may cause the amateur transmitter to transmit off-frequency
C. TV interference may result when the amateur station is transmitting, or interference may occur to the amateur receiver
D. The broken cable may pick up very high voltages when the amateur station is transmitting

T3D08
What is the best way to reduce on the air interference when testing your transmitter?
A. Use a short indoor antenna when testing
B. Use upper side band when testing
C. Use a dummy load when testing
D. Use a simplex frequency instead of a repeater frequency

T3D09 [97.103(a)]
What rules apply to your station when using amateur radio at the request of public service officials or at the scene of an emergency?
A. RACES
B. ARES
C. FCC
D. FEMA

T3D10
What do RACES and ARES have in common?
A. They represent the two largest ham clubs in the United States
B. One handles road traffic, the other weather traffic
C. Neither may handle emergency traffic
D. Both organizations provide communications during emergencies

T3D11
What is meant by receiver front-end overload?
A. Too much voltage from the power supply
B. Too much current from the power supply
C. Interference caused by strong signals from a nearby source
D. Interference caused by turning the volume up too high

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