General G2B: Frequency courtesy, emergencies and RACES
These are the 11 official questions in group G2B of the 2023–2027 General 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.
Learn G2B step by stepThe General course teaches this group in a short guided lesson, then drills you on the questions you miss. Start with the free lessons to see how it works.
- G2B01Question 1FCC 97.101(b), (c)
Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies?
- ANets have priority
- BQSOs in progress have priority
- CExcept during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency Correct
- DContest operations should yield to non-contest use of frequencies
Why: Except in emergencies, no amateur has priority on any frequency.
- G2B02Question 2
What is the first thing you should do if you are communicating with another amateur station and hear a station in distress break in?
- AInform your local emergency coordinator
- BAcknowledge the station in distress and determine what assistance may be needed Correct
- CImmediately decrease power to avoid interfering with the station in distress
- DImmediately cease all transmissions
Why: First acknowledge the station in distress and find out what help is needed.
- G2B03Question 3
What is good amateur practice if propagation changes during a contact creating interference from other stations using the frequency?
- AAdvise the interfering stations that you are on the frequency and that you have priority
- BDecrease power and continue to transmit
- CAttempt to resolve the interference problem with the other stations in a mutually acceptable manner Correct
- DSwitch to the opposite sideband
Why: Work out the interference with the other stations in a way that suits everyone.
- G2B04Question 4
When selecting a CW transmitting frequency, what minimum separation from other stations should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
- A5 Hz to 50 Hz
- B150 Hz to 500 Hz Correct
- C1 kHz to 3 kHz
- D3 kHz to 6 kHz
Why: Leave 150 to 500 Hz between CW signals.
- G2B05Question 5
When selecting an SSB transmitting frequency, what minimum separation should be used to minimize interference to stations on adjacent frequencies?
- A5 Hz to 50 Hz
- B150 Hz to 500 Hz
- C2 kHz to 3 kHz Correct
- DApproximately 6 kHz
Why: Leave 2 to 3 kHz between SSB signals.
- G2B06Question 6
How can you avoid harmful interference on an apparently clear frequency before calling CQ on CW or phone?
- ASend “QRL?” on CW, followed by your call sign; or, if using phone, ask if the frequency is in use, followed by your call sign Correct
- BListen for 2 minutes before calling CQ
- CSend the letter “V” in Morse code several times and listen for a response, or say “test” several times and listen for a response
- DSend “QSY” on CW or if using phone, announce “the frequency is in use,” then give your call sign and listen for a response
Why: Send "QRL?" and your call on CW, or ask if the frequency is in use on phone.
- G2B07Question 7
Which of the following complies with commonly accepted amateur practice when choosing a frequency on which to initiate a call?
- AListen on the frequency for at least two minutes to be sure it is clear
- BIdentify your station by transmitting your call sign at least 3 times
- CFollow the voluntary band plan Correct
- DAll these choices are correct
Why: Follow the voluntary band plan when choosing where to call.
- G2B08Question 8
What is the voluntary band plan restriction for US stations transmitting within the 48 contiguous states in the 50.1 MHz to 50.125 MHz band segment?
- AOnly contacts with stations not within the 48 contiguous states Correct
- BOnly contacts with other stations within the 48 contiguous states
- COnly digital contacts
- DOnly SSTV contacts
Why: 50.100–50.125 MHz is for contacts with stations outside the lower 48 states.
- G2B09Question 9FCC 97.407(a)
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?
- AOnly a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license Correct
- BOnly a RACES net control operator
- CA person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license or an appropriate government official
- DAny control operator when normal communication systems are operational
Why: A RACES control operator must hold an FCC-issued amateur license.
- G2B10Question 10
Which of the following is good amateur practice for net management?
- AAlways use multiple sets of phonetics during check-in
- BHave a backup frequency in case of interference or poor conditions Correct
- CTransmit the full net roster at the beginning of every session
- DAll these choices are correct
Why: A backup frequency keeps a net going if interference or conditions get bad.
- G2B11Question 11FCC 97.407(d)(4)
How often may RACES training drills and tests be routinely conducted without special authorization?
- ANo more than 1 hour per month
- BNo more than 2 hours per month
- CNo more than 1 hour per week Correct
- DNo more than 2 hours per week
Why: RACES drills may run up to 1 hour per week without special authorization.
Learn G2B step by stepThe General course teaches this group in a short guided lesson, then drills you on the questions you miss. Start with the free lessons to see how it works.