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Amateur Radio - Internationally

Technician License Course Chapter 7 Lesson Module17: Licensing Regulations: International Rules & Call Signs. Amateur Radio - Internationally. International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Divides globe into Regions 1, 2 and 3. Part of the U.N. Communications & Information Agency.

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Amateur Radio - Internationally

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  1. Technician License CourseChapter 7 Lesson Module17:Licensing Regulations: International Rules & Call Signs

  2. Amateur Radio - Internationally • International Telecommunication Union (ITU). • Divides globe into Regions 1, 2 and 3. • Part of the U.N. Communications & Information Agency. • CONUS (Continental US) hams are in Region 2.

  3. ITU Regions

  4. International Regulations • There are times when there are restrictions on certain countries that we can contact. • Any country can request that there be no contacts. • International contacts must be limited to “communications incidental to the purposes of the amateur service and remarks of a personal character. • FCC has jurisdiction over US hams aboard US vessels or craft in international waters or airspace.

  5. International Regulations • Reciprocal operating authorizations. • Allow amateurs from other countries to operate in the US, and allow US amateurs to operate abroad. • Most countries require foreign hams to register and obtain a foreign license/callsign. • Some countries recognize your US License and allow you to use your US callsign. • Check before you travel, for requirements.

  6. Call Signs • All US call signs begin with: K, N, W, or A. • US call sign districts: 0-9 • You may keep your call when you move.

  7. Call Signs • Call Sign Formats: • Letter(s)/number/letter(s) • 1x1 - K6P (Special Event) • 1x2 - N0PS • 1X3 - W8QZA • 2x1 -KG4D • 2x2 - AA9BF • 2x3 - WD2UNP

  8. Call Signs • Portable – operating away from primary station location. • If in the different call sign district add: • “portable 6” if voice. • /6 if Morse code or digital. • Not required, just nice to do. • If recent upgrade add “AG” or “AE.”

  9. Special Call Signs • Club and special event call signs. • A club (4 or more hams) may have a call sign. There needs to be a trustee to hold the license. • Special events can apply for a temporary 1x1 callsign. ie: K6P • Vanity call signs. • For a fee, you can apply for a customized call sign

  10. What is the ITU? (T1B01) • A. An agency of the United States Department of Telecommunications Management • B. A United Nations agency for information and communications technology issues • C. An independent frequency coordination agency • D. A department of the FCC

  11. What is the ITU? (T1B01) • A. An agency of the United States Department of Telecommunications Management • B. A United Nations agency for information and communications technology issues • C. An independent frequency coordination agency • D. A department of the FCC

  12. North American amateur stations are located in which ITU region? (T1B02) • A. Region 1 • B. Region 2 • C. Region 3 • D. Region 4

  13. North American amateur stations are located in which ITU region? (T1B02) • A. Region 1 • B. Region 2 • C. Region 3 • D. Region 4

  14. What types of international communications are permitted by an FCC-licensed amateur station? (T1C03) • A. Communications incidental to the purposes of the amateur service and remarks of a personal character • B. Communications incidental to conducting business or remarks of a personal nature • C. Only communications incidental to contest exchanges, all other communications are prohibited • D. Any communications that would be permitted on an international broadcast station

  15. What types of international communications are permitted by an FCC-licensed amateur station? (T1C03) • A. Communications incidental to the purposes of the amateur service and remarks of a personal character • B. Communications incidental to conducting business or remarks of a personal nature • C. Only communications incidental to contest exchanges, all other communications are prohibited • D. Any communications that would be permitted on an international broadcast station

  16. When are you allowed to operate your amateur station in a foreign country? (T1C04) • A. When the foreign county authorizes it • B. When there is a mutual agreement allowing third party communications • C. When authorization permits amateur communications in a foreign language • D. When you are communicating with non-licensed individuals in another country

  17. When are you allowed to operate your amateur station in a foreign country? (T1C04) • A. When the foreign county authorizes it • B. When there is a mutual agreement allowing third party communications • C. When authorization permits amateur communications in a foreign language • D. When you are communicating with non-licensed individuals in another country

  18. From which of the following may an FCC-licensed amateur station transmit, in addition to places where the FCC regulates communications? (T1C06) • A. From within any country that belongs to the International Telecommunications Union • B. From within any country that is a member of the United Nations • C. From anywhere within ITU Regions 2 and 3 • D. From any vessel or craft located in international waters and documented or registered in the United States

  19. From which of the following may an FCC-licensed amateur station transmit, in addition to places where the FCC regulates communications? (T1C06) • A. From within any country that belongs to the International Telecommunications Union • B. From within any country that is a member of the United Nations • C. From anywhere within ITU Regions 2 and 3 • D. From any vessel or craft located in international waters and documented or registered in the United States

  20. With which countries are FCC-licensed amateur stations prohibited from exchanging communications? (T1D01) • A. Any country whose administration has notified the ITU that it objects to such communications • B. Any country whose administration has notified the United Nations that it objects to such communications • C. Any country engaged in hostilities with another country • D. Any country in violation of the War Powers Act of 1934

  21. With which countries are FCC-licensed amateur stations prohibited from exchanging communications? (T1D01) • A. Any country whose administration has notified the ITU that it objects to such communications • B. Any country whose administration has notified the United Nations that it objects to such communications • C. Any country engaged in hostilities with another country • D. Any country in violation of the War Powers Act of 1934

  22. Which type of call sign has a single letter in both the prefix and suffix? (T1C01) • A. Vanity • B. Sequential • C. Special event • D. In-memoriam

  23. Which type of call sign has a single letter in both the prefix and suffix? (T1C01) • A. Vanity • B. Sequential • C. Special event • D. In-memoriam

  24. Which of the following is a valid US amateur radio station call sign? (T1C02) • A. KMA3505 • B. W3ABC • C. KDKA • D. 11Q1176

  25. Which of the following is a valid US amateur radio station call sign? (T1C02) • A. KMA3505 • B. W3ABC • C. KDKA • D. 11Q1176

  26. How many persons are required to be members of a club for a club station license to be issued by the FCC? (T1F12) • A. At least 5 • B. At least 4 • C. A trustee and 2 officers • D. At least 2

  27. How many persons are required to be members of a club for a club station license to be issued by the FCC? (T1F12) • A. At least 5 • B. At least 4 • C. A trustee and 2 officers • D. At least 2

  28. For what purpose is a temporary “1 by 1” format (letter-number-letter) call sign assigned? (T8C06) • A. To designate an experimental station • B. To honor a deceased relative who was a radio amateur • C. For operations in conjunction with an activity of special significance to the amateur community • D. All of these choices are correct

  29. For what purpose is a temporary “1 by 1” format (letter-number-letter) call sign assigned? (T8C06) • A. To designate an experimental station • B. To honor a deceased relative who was a radio amateur • C. For operations in conjunction with an activity of special significance to the amateur community • D. All of these choices are correct

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