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2. 2 Technician Licensing Class Emergency! Valid July 1, 2014 Through June 30, 2018

3. 3 3 Amateur Radio Technician Class Element 2 Course Presentation  ELEMENT 2 SUB-ELEMENTS (Groupings) About Ham Radio Call Signs Control Mind the Rules Tech Frequencies Your First Radio Going Solo Repeaters  Emergency! Weak Signal Propagation

4. 4 4 Amateur Radio Technician Class Element 2 Course Presentation  ELEMENT 2 SUB-ELEMENTS (Groupings) Talk to Outer Space! Your Computer Goes Ham Digital! Multi-Mode Radio Excitement Run Some Interference Protection Electrons – Go With the Flow! It’s the Law, per Mr. Ohm! Go Picture These! Antennas Feed Me With Some Good Coax! Safety First!

5. 5 5 Emergency! T2C06 You are out at sea listening to your local maritime net with fellow sailors describing how warm the water is in the Bahamas. You glance down and notice that your ship’s floorboards are floating around in the cabin, and soon the water is rising above your knees. You’re sinking! Grab the microphone and interrupt the net with “priority” or “emergency” followed by your call sign. This will get the immediate attention of the net control station to report your emergency.

6. 6 6 Emergency!

7. 7 7 T2C07 Check in just once, and don’t transmit again until directed to do so by the net control operator.

8. 8 8 Emergency! T2C01 Your amateur license is governed by the Federal Communications Commission. You are bound by FCC rules, so any request from the FBI, FEMA, or any other Federal agency does not relieve you from obeying FCC rules. T2C05 RACES stands for Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service. It is a division of the civil defense organization. You must be registered to take part in RACES drills. Notice that the three correct answers all contain the RACES key term “civil defense!” R A C E S …division of the civil defense organization that uses ham stations for emergency and CD communications

9. 9 9 Emergency! T2C12 ARES is a communications service comprised of hams who volunteer their services. It generally requires certain qualifications beyond just your amateur radio license to fully participate in, though the ARRL's ARES service is not as formal as other emergency services, such as RACES and MARS. ARES is often a local service for NGOs (non-government organizations) like the Red Cross and Salvation Army. There may be additional local recommendations for participation, as well. Many local amateur radio clubs have a strong ARES presence. Under no circumstances, however, is any radio amateur obligated to participate in any of these activities.

10. 10 Emergency! T2C04 Providing emergency communications as an active ham member of ARES or RACES requires a lot more than having your ham radio all set to go and some flashy magnetic signs for your car. Regular training is the absolute key to an effective emergency communications team.

11. 11 Emergency! T2C09 In a very few cases, all of which involve potential “loss of life or limb” conditions, “all bets are off” when it comes to permissible amateur conditions. Be sure if you use this “free pass” you do indeed have a bona fide emergency, and that you are able to document this later on, should the FCC (or other official entity) call you on the carpet. This is another reason you should always keep a station log. Most self-respecting hams keep station logs even though they are no longer an FCC requirement.

12. 12 Emergency!

13. 13 Emergency! T2C10 It is important to keep track of emergency messages as they pass through the well-structured amateur radio traffic-handling system. The make-up of the preamble of the message gives us the details to know where that message came from, and where it is going on down the line. Hams are well known for their work with the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and others providing emergency communications.

14. 14 Emergency! T2C08 A good emergency traffic handler will always print their radio traffic in block letters, word for word. This way, when they pass the message on to authorities, it will be exactly as received – written word for word as spoken! When using voice, be sure to use standard phonetics if conditions are less than ideal. Learn how to use a standard format RADIOGRAM, as well, which is specifically designed to reduce errors.

15. 15 Emergency! T2C03 The operative word here is standard. Don’t try to be “cute” with phonetics. The purpose of phonetics is to make yourself understood under poor conditions, not to make a statement. Always use the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standard phonetics, which are recognized worldwide.

16. 16 Emergency! T2C11 Careful handling of format traffic requires ham radio message handlers to always include a “check” to make sure that all the words in a message indeed were received in their entirety When you’re working emergency traffic, it’s important to make sure every word and number is passed along just as you received it. A “check” helps assure accuracy.

17. 17 Emergency! Element 2 Technician Class Question Pool Valid July 1, 2014 Through June 30, 2018

18. 18 T2C06 Which of the following is an accepted practice to get the immediate attention of the net control station when reporting an emergency? A.Repeat the words SOS three times followed by the call sign of the reporting station B.Press the push-to-talk button three times C.Begin your transmission with “Priority” or “Emergency” followed by your call sign D.Play a pre-recorded emergency alert tone followed by your call sign

19. 19 T2C07 Which of the following is an accepted practice for an amateur operator who has checked into an emergency traffic net? A.Provided that the frequency is quiet, announce the station call sign and location every 5 minutes B.Move 5 kHz away from the net's frequency and use high power to ask other hams to keep clear of the net frequency C.Remain on frequency without transmitting until asked to do so by the net control station D.All of the choices are correct

20. 20 T2C01 When do the FCC rules NOT apply to the operation of an amateur radio station? A.When operating a RACES station B.When operating under special FEMA rules C.When operating under special ARES rules D.Never, FCC rules always apply

21. 21 T2C05 Which of the following describes the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)? A.A radio service using amateur frequencies for emergency management or civil defense communications B.A radio service using amateur stations for emergency management or civil defense communications C.An emergency service using amateur operators certified by a civil defense organization as being enrolled in that organization D.All of these choices is correct

22. 22 T2C12 What is the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)? A.Licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service B.Licensed amateurs who are members of the military and who voluntarily agreed to provide message handling services in the case of an emergency C.A training program that provides licensing courses for those interested in obtaining an amateur license to use during emergencies D.A training program that certifies amateur operators for membership in the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service

23. 23 T2C04 What do RACES and ARES have in common? A.They represent the two largest ham clubs in the United States B.Both organizations broadcast road and weather information C.Neither may handle emergency traffic supporting public service agencies D.Both organizations may provide communications during emergencies

24. 24 T2C09 Are amateur station control operators ever permitted to operate outside the frequency privileges of their license class? A.No B.Yes, but only when part of a FEMA emergency plan C.Yes, but only when part of a RACES emergency plan D.Yes, but only if necessary in situations involving the immediate safety of human life or protection of property

25. 25 T2C10 What is the preamble in a formal traffic message? A.The first paragraph of the message text B.The message number C.The priority handling indicator for the message D.The information needed to track the message as it passes through the amateur radio traffic handling system

26. 26 T2C08 Which of the following is a characteristic of good emergency traffic handling? A.Passing messages exactly as received B.Making decisions as whether or not messages should be relayed or delivered C.Communicating messages to the news media for broadcast outside the disaster area D.All of these choices are correct

27. 27 T2C03 What should be done to insure that voice message traffic containing proper names and unusual words are copied correctly by the receiving station? A.The entire message should be repeated at least four times B.Such messages must be limited to no more than 10 words C.Such words and terms should be spelled out using a standard phonetic alphabet D.All of these choices are correct

28. 28 T2C11 What is meant by the term "check" in reference to a formal traffic message? A.The check is a count of the number of words or word equivalents in the text portion of the message B.The check is the value of a money order attached to the message C.The check is a list of stations that have relayed the message D.The check is a box on the message form that tells you the message was received