Ham Amateur Radio Technician Practice Exam

On which frequency are General class licensees prohibited from serving as control operator?

1. 7.125 MHz to 7.175 MHz

2. 7.000 MHz to 7.050 MHz

3. 3.525 MHz to 3.600 MHz

4. 14.150 MHz to 14.250 MHz

The correct answer is: 7.125 MHz to 7.175 MHz

General class licensees are prohibited from serving as control operators in the frequency range of 7.125 MHz to 7.175 MHz because this allocation is reserved for the exclusive use of the Amateur Extra class licensees. In the context of amateur radio, a control operator is the person who is responsible for the transmission and its compliance with the rules. Certain frequencies are designated for specific license classes to maintain order and ensure that operators are working within their authorized privileges. Other frequency ranges listed in the question are available for General class licensees, allowing them to operate and serve as control operators without the restriction present in the range from 7.125 MHz to 7.175 MHz. Understanding these allocations is important for you to ensure compliance with FCC regulations while operating on the bands.