Questions From the Industry Canada Basic Question Bank

Part A

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 Regulations and Operating Procedures

Authority to make "Radiocommunication Regulations" is derived from:

* the Radiocommunication Act

Authority to make "Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service" is derived from:

* the Radiocommunication Act

The Department that is responsible for the administration of the

Radiocommunication Act is:

* Industry Canada

What must you do to notify your mailing address changes?

* Contact Industry Canada and provide details of your address change

An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is valid for:

* for life

The fee for an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is:

* Free

The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate should be:

* retained at the address notified to Industry Canada

Out of amateur band transmissions:

* are prohibited - penalties could be assessed to the control operator

If an amateur pretends there is an emergency and transmits the word "MAYDAY," what is this called?

* False or deceptive signals

What age must you be to hold an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification?

* There are no age limits

Where a friend is not the holder of any type of radio operator

certificate, you, as a holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification, may, on behalf of your friend:

* not install, place in operation, modify, repair, maintain, or permit the operation of the radio apparatus

An amateur station with a maximum input to the final stage of 2 watts:

* must be licensed at all locations

An amateur station may be used to communicate with:

* similarly licensed stations

Which of the following CANNOT be discussed on an amateur club net?

* Business planning

When may false or deceptive amateur signals or communications be

transmitted?

* Never

When may you send indecent or profane words from your amateur station?

* Never

When may an amateur station in two-way communication transmit a message in a secret code in order to obscure the meaning of the communication?

* Never

Where may the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate operate an amateur radio station in Canada?

* anywhere in Canada

Amateur radio operators may install or operate radio apparatus:

* at any location in Canada

If you transmit from another amateur's station, who is responsible for its proper operation?

* Both of you

What is your responsibility as a station owner?

* You are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations

Why can't family members without qualifications transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment?

* They must hold suitable amateur radio qualifications before they are allowed to be control operators

What is a transmission called that disturbs other communications?

* Harmful interference

When may you deliberately interfere with another station's

communications?

* Never

What rule applies if two amateur stations want to use the same frequency?

* Both station operators have an equal right to operate on the frequency

What name is given to a form of interference that seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication service?

* Harmful interference

If you hear an unanswered distress signal on an amateur band where you do not have privileges to communicate:

* you should offer assistance

During an emergency, what power output limitations must be observed by a station in distress?

* There are no limitations during an emergency

It is permissible to interfere with the working of another station if:

* your station is directly involved with a distress situation

What kind of payment is allowed for third-party messages sent by an amateur station?

* No payment of any kind is allowed

The operator of an amateur station:

* shall not demand or accept remuneration in any form, in respect of a radiocommunication that the person transmits or receives

What do you transmit to identify your amateur station?

* Your call sign

What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations begin communications?

* Each station must transmit its own call sign

What identification, if any, is required when two amateur stations end communications?

* Each station must transmit its own call sign

What is the longest period of time an amateur station can operate, without transmitting its call sign?

* 30 minutes

If you let an unqualified third party use your amateur station, what must you do at your station's control point?

* You must continuously monitor and supervise the third party's Participation

Radio amateurs may use their stations to transmit international

communications on behalf of a third party only if:

* such communications have been authorized by the countries concerned

A person operating a Canadian amateur station is forbidden to communicate with amateur stations of another country:

* when that country has notified the International Telecommunication Union that it objects to such communications

International communications on behalf of third parties may be

transmitted by an amateur station only if:

* the countries concerned have authorized such communications

If you let another amateur with additional qualifications than yours control your station, what operating privileges are allowed?

* Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications

If you are the control operator at the station of another amateur who has additional qualifications to yours, what operating privileges are you

allowed?

* Only the privileges allowed by your qualifications

In addition to passing the Basic written examination, what must you do before you are allowed to use amateur frequencies below 30 MHz?

* You must pass a Morse code or Advanced test or attain a mark of 80% on the Basic exam

The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station's transmission allowed in the band 144 to 148 MHz is:

* 30 kHz

The maximum bandwidth of an amateur station's transmission allowed in the band 50 to 54 MHz is:

* 30 kHz

What amount of transmitter power must radio amateurs use at all times?

* The minimum legal power necessary to communicate

What kind of amateur station automatically retransmits the signals of other stations?

* Repeater station

An amateur station using radiotelephony must install a device for indicating or preventing:

* overmodulation

The maximum percentage of modulation permitted in the use of

radiotelephony by an amateur station is:

* 100 percent

What type of messages may be transmitted to an amateur station in a foreign country?

* Messages of a technical nature or personal remarks of relative Unimportance

The operator of an amateur station shall ensure that:

* communications are limited to messages of a technical or personal nature

In addition to complying with the Act and Radiocommunication Regulations, Canadian radio amateurs must also comply with the regulations of the:

* International Telecommunication Union

In which International Telecommunication Union Region is Canada?

* Region 2

A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station in the state of Florida,is subject to which frequency band limits?

* Those applicable to US radio amateurs

A Canadian radio amateur, operating his station 7 kilometres (4 miles)offshore from the coast of Florida, is subject to which frequency band limits?

* Those applicable to US radio amateurs

Canada is located in ITU Region:

* region 2

The fee for taking examinations for amateur radio operator certificates by an accredited volunteer examiner is:

* Accredited examiners may not charge this fee; however, they may recover, from the candidate, the cost of administering an examination.

The fee for taking amateur radio certificate examinations at an Industry Canada office is:

* $20

Before erecting an antenna structure, for which community concerns could be raised, a radio amateur must consult with:

* the land-use authority, and possibly the neighbours

What organization has published safety guidelines for the maximum limits of RF energy near the human body?

* Health Canada

What is a good way to make contact on a repeater?

* Say the call sign of the station you want to contact, then your call Sign

What is the main purpose of a repeater?

* To increase the range of portable and mobile stations

Why should you pause briefly between transmissions when using a repeater?

* To listen for anyone else wanting to use the repeater

What is the proper way to break into a conversation on a repeater?

* Say your call sign during a break between transmissions

To make your call sign better understood when using voice transmissions, what should you do?

* Use Standard International Phonetics for each letter of your call sign

What is the Standard International Phonetic for the letter A?

* Alpha

What is the Standard International Phonetic for the letter B?

* Bravo

What is the Standard International Phonetic for the letter D?

* Delta

Please learn all:

* Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu

What is the correct way to call "CQ" when using voice?

* Say "CQ" three times, followed by "this is," followed by your call sign spoken three times

How should you answer a voice CQ call?

* Say the other station's call sign once, followed by "this is," then your call sign given phonetically

What is simplex operation?

* Transmitting and receiving on the same frequency

When should you use simplex operation instead of a repeater?

* When a contact is possible without using a repeater

What should you do before you transmit on any frequency?

* Listen to make sure others are not using the frequency

If a net is about to begin on a frequency which you and another station are using, what should you do?

* As a courtesy to the net, move to a different frequency

What is a band plan?

* A guideline for using different operating modes within an amateur band

Before transmitting, the first thing you should do is:

* listen carefully so as not to interrupt communications already in progress

What is the correct way to call "CQ" when using Morse code?

* Send the letters "CQ" three times, followed by "DE", followed by your call sign sent three times

What is the meaning of the procedural signal "CQ"?

* Calling any station

What is meant by the term "DX"?

* Distant station

What is the meaning of the term "73"?

* Best regards

Good Morse telegraphy operators:

* listen to the frequency to make sure that it is not in use before transmitting

What are "RST" signal reports?

* A short way to describe signal reception

What does "RST" mean in a signal report?

* Readability, signal strength, tone

What is used to measure relative signal strength in a receiver?

* An S meter

What is one meaning of the Q signal "QTH"?

* My location is

What is the proper Q signal to use to ask if someone is calling you on CW?

* QRZ?

"Who is calling me" is denoted by the "Q signal":

* QRZ?

When may you use your amateur station to transmit an "SOS" or "MAYDAY"?

* In a life-threatening distress situation

If you are in contact with another station and you hear an emergency call for help on your frequency, what should you do?

* Immediately stop your contact and take the emergency call

What is the most important accessory to have for a hand-held radio in an emergency?

* Several sets of charged batteries

If you hear distress traffic and are unable to render assistance you should:

* maintain watch until you are certain that assistance will be forthcoming

What is a "QSL card"?

* A written proof of communication between two amateurs

What method is used by radio amateurs to provide written proof of communication between two amateur stations?

* A signed post card listing contact date, time, frequency, mode and power, called a "QSL card"

Station logs and confirmation (QSL) cards are always kept in UTC

(Universal Time Coordinated). Where is that time based?

* Greenwich, England

When referring to contacts in the station log, what do the letters UTC mean?

* Universal Time Coordinated (formerly Greenwich Mean Time - GMT)

Here are all of the Q-codes. These are used on the HF bands, so if you’re planning to use HF (skipping signals a long distance around the world) then you should probably learn all of them. They’re not normally used on UHF and VHF and you are advised not to use them in verbal conversation. The reason is quite simple. Many radio amateurs have become certified purely to be volunteer communicators for their local emergency programs. They

Please memorize the following table of Q-codes:

Q-code: meaning as a question:

"QRS" Send more slowly Can you send slower?

"QTH" My location is What’s your location?

"QRL" I am busy Are you busy?

"QSY" Change frequency Can you change freq?

"QSO" A contact is in progress Do you have a contact in progress?

"QRZ" You’re being called by Who is calling?

"QRM" I am being interfered with Are you being interfered with?

"QRN" I am troubled by static Are you troubled by static?

"QRX" I will call you again Will you call me again?