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Operating practice questions

22 questions from the amateur radio (technician) practice test.

Operating practice test

10 questions, graded as you go, with the reason for every answer. No sign-up.

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What is the usual difference between the transmit and receive frequencies of a repeater on the 2 meter band?

  1. 100 kHz
  2. 1.6 MHz
  3. 5 MHz
  4. 600 kHz
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D. 600 kHz

The standard 2 meter repeater offset is plus or minus 600 kHz. 5 MHz is the usual offset on 70 centimeters and 1.6 MHz is used on the 1.25 meter band.

Reference: Band plan conventions: repeater offsets

What is the usual repeater offset on the 70 centimeter band?

  1. 5 MHz
  2. 600 kHz
  3. 1 MHz
  4. 10 MHz
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A. 5 MHz

Repeaters on 70 centimeters normally use a 5 MHz split between input and output. 600 kHz is the 2 meter convention and is too small for this band's plan.

Reference: Band plan conventions: repeater offsets

A repeater listing shows an output of 147.240 MHz with a +600 kHz offset. On what frequency must your radio transmit to use it?

Answer in MHz.

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147.84 MHz

Convert the offset: 600 kHz = 0.600 MHz. A plus offset means the input is above the output: 147.240 + 0.600 = 147.840 MHz.

Reference: Band plan conventions: repeater offsets

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