Amateur Extra E1C: Rules for special bands and operating abroad
These are the 12 official questions in group E1C of the 2024–2028 Amateur Extra question pool, with the correct answer marked and a plain-English explanation of why it's right. The real exam asks one question from this group.
- E1C01Question 1FCC 97.303
What is the maximum bandwidth for a data emission on 60 meters?
- A60 Hz
- B170 Hz
- C1.5 kHz
- D2.8 kHz Correct
Why: Data on 60 meters is limited to 2.8 kHz.
- E1C02Question 2FCC 97.117
Which of the following apply to communications transmitted to amateur stations in foreign countries?
- AThird party traffic must be limited to that intended for the exclusive use of government and non-Government Organization (NGOs) involved in emergency relief activities
- BAll transmissions must be in English
- CCommunications must be limited to those incidental to the purpose of the amateur service and remarks of a personal nature Correct
- DAll these choices are correct
Why: Foreign contacts must be incidental to amateur radio or personal in nature.
- E1C03Question 3FCC 97.303(g)
How long must an operator wait after filing a notification with the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) before operating on the 2200-meter or 630-meter band?
- AOperators must not operate until approval is received
- BOperators may operate after 30 days, providing they have not been told that their station is within 1 kilometer of PLC systems using those frequencies Correct
- COperators may not operate until a test signal has been transmitted in coordination with the local power company
- DOperations may commence immediately, and may continue unless interference is reported by the UTC
Why: Operate after 30 days unless told you're within 1 km of power line carrier systems.
- E1C04Question 4
What is an IARP?
- AA permit that allows US amateurs to operate in certain countries of the Americas Correct
- BThe internal amateur radio practices policy of the FCC
- CAn indication of increased antenna reflected power
- DA forecast of intermittent aurora radio propagation
Why: An IARP lets US hams operate in certain countries of the Americas.
- E1C05Question 5FCC 97.221(c)(1), 97.115(c)
Under what situation may a station transmit third party communications while being automatically controlled?
- ANever
- BOnly when transmitting RTTY or data emissions Correct
- COnly when transmitting SSB or CW
- DOn any mode approved by the National Telecommunication and Information Administration
Why: Automatic stations may pass third-party traffic only when sending RTTY or data.
- E1C06Question 6
Which of the following is required in order to operate in accordance with CEPT rules in foreign countries where permitted?
- AYou must identify in the official language of the country in which you are operating
- BThe US embassy must approve of your operation
- CYou must have a copy of FCC Public Notice DA 16-1048 Correct
- DYou must append "/CEPT" to your call sign
Why: Under CEPT you must carry a copy of FCC Public Notice DA 16-1048.
- E1C07Question 7FCC 97.303(g)
What notifications must be given before transmitting on the 630- or 2200-meter bands?
- AA special endorsement must be requested from the FCC
- BAn environmental impact statement must be filed with the Department of the Interior
- COperators must inform the FAA of their intent to operate, giving their call sign and distance to the nearest runway
- DOperators must inform the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) of their call sign and coordinates of the station Correct
Why: Give the UTC your call sign and station coordinates.
- E1C08Question 8FCC 97.213
What is the maximum permissible duration of a remotely controlled station’s transmissions if its control link malfunctions?
- A30 seconds
- B3 minutes Correct
- C5 minutes
- D10 minutes
Why: A remote station must stop within 3 minutes if its control link fails.
- E1C09Question 9FCC 97.307
What is the highest modulation index permitted at the highest modulation frequency for angle modulation below 29.0 MHz?
- A0.5
- B1.0 Correct
- C2.0
- D3.0
Why: Below 29 MHz the modulation index can be at most 1.0 at the highest modulating frequency.
- E1C10Question 10FCC 97.307
What is the maximum mean power level for a spurious emission below 30 MHz with respect to the fundamental emission?
- A- 43 dB Correct
- B- 53 dB
- C- 63 dB
- D- 73 dB
Why: Spurious emissions below 30 MHz must be at least 43 dB below the fundamental.
- E1C11Question 11FCC 97.5
Which of the following operating arrangements allows an FCC-licensed US citizen to operate in many European countries, and amateurs from many European countries to operate in the US?
- ACEPT Correct
- BIARP
- CITU reciprocal license
- DAll these choices are correct
Why: CEPT lets US and many European hams operate in each other's countries.
- E1C12Question 12FCC 97.305(c)
In what portion of the 630-meter band are phone emissions permitted?
- ANone
- BOnly the top 3 kHz
- COnly the bottom 3 kHz
- DThe entire band Correct
Why: Phone is allowed across the entire 630-meter band.