Question from the Extra License Class question pool:![]()
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" Which of the following paths is most likely to support long-distance propagation on 160 meters?![]()
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A. A path entirely in sunlight![]()
B. Paths at high latitudes![]()
C. A direct north-south path![]()
D. A path entirely in darkness "![]()
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Question from the General License Class question pool:![]()
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" What is QRP operation?![]()
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A. Remote piloted model control![]()
B. Low-power transmit operation![]()
C. Transmission using Quick Response Protocol![]()
D. Traffic relay procedure net operation "![]()
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Question from the Technician License Class question pool:![]()
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" How should you respond to a station calling CQ?![]()
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A. Transmit "CQ" followed by the other station’s call sign![]()
B. Transmit your call sign followed by the other station’s call sign![]()
C. Transmit the other station’s call sign followed by your call sign![]()
D. Transmit a signal report followed by your call sign "![]()
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More FCC rules and regulations that you really should know as an ARO (Amateur Radio Operator).![]()
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" § 97.15 Station antenna structures.![]()
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(a) Owners of certain antenna structures more than 60.96 meters (200 feet) above ground level at the site or located near or at a public use airport must notify the Federal Aviation Administration and register with the Commission as required by part 17 of this chapter.![]()
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(b) Except as otherwise provided herein, a station antenna structure may be erected at heights and dimensions sufficient to accommodate amateur service communications. (State and local regulation of a station antenna structure must not preclude amateur service communications. Rather, it must reasonably accommodate such communications and must constitute the minimum practicable regulation to accomplish the state or local authority's legitimate purpose. See PRB-1, 101 FCC 2d 952 (1985) for details.)![]()
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(c) Antennas used to transmit in the 2200 m and 630 m bands must not exceed 60 meters in height above ground level. "![]()
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QST QST QST – ARRL VE Test Session, January 17, 2026, in St. Albans, VT![]()
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This is a QST.![]()
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The Northwestern VT ARRL VE Team will be having a test session Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 9:00 am, at the VFW post 758, 353 Lake Street, Saint Albans, VT 05478-2268.![]()
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See this for more info: www.starc.org/amateur-radio-licensing-exams/![]()
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Exam location: ![]()
www.google.com/maps/place/Veterans+of+Foreign+Wars+Post+758/@44.8119686,-73.1056199,620m/data=!3m...![]()
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Please contact: Eric Lessard NJ1S, phone: (802) 497-9000, or email: lessarderic29@yahoo.com if you would like to take an exam. (Walk-ins allowed).![]()
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You MUST have a FRN number to take an exam. See this: apps.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do if you do not already have one and need to get one.![]()
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You also need to provide a valid email address on your 605 Form to get your license.![]()
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We look forward to testing you and telling you, “Congratulation, you passed your exam”.![]()
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