What is the purpose of the reverse function on a VHF/UHF transceiver?

1. A To reduce power output
2. B To increase power output
3. C To listen on a repeater's input frequency
4. D To listen on a repeater's output frequency

What term describes the use of a sub-audible tone transmitted along with normal voice audio to open the squelch of a receiver?

1. A Carrier squelch
2. B Tone burst
3. C DTMF
4. D CTCSS

Which of the following describes a linked repeater network?

1. A A network of repeaters in which signals received by one repeater are transmitted by all the repeaters in the network
2. B A single repeater with more than one receiver
3. C Multiple repeaters with the same control operator
4. D A system of repeaters linked by APRS

Which of the following could be the reason you are unable to access a repeater whose output you can hear?

1. A Improper transceiver offset
2. B You are using the wrong CTCSS tone
3. C You are using the wrong DCS code
4. D All these choices are correct

Which of the following would cause your FM transmission audio to drop out on voice peaks?

1. A Your repeater offset is inverted
2. B Your FM deviation is too low
3. C You are talking too loudly
4. D Your transmit power is too high

What type of signaling to a repeater uses two simultaneous audio tones?

1. A DTMF
2. B CTCSS
3. C GMRS
4. D D-STAR

How can you join a digital repeater's "talkgroup"?

1. A Register with the local Frequency Coordinator
2. B Register with the digital repeater control operator
3. C Program your radio with the group's ID or code
4. D Program your radio with the DTMF tone used by the talkgroup

Which of the following applies when two stations transmitting on the same frequency interfere with each other?

1. A The stations should negotiate continued use of the frequency
2. B Both stations should choose another frequency to avoid conflict
3. C Whichever station was on the frequency first has preemptive rights to the frequency
4. D Use subaudible tones so both stations can share the frequency

Why are simplex channels designated in the VHF/UHF band plans?

1. A So stations within range of each other can communicate without tying up a repeater
2. B For contest operation
3. C For working DX only
4. D So stations with simple transmitters can access the repeater without automated offset

Which Q signal indicates that you are receiving interference from other stations?

1. A QRM
2. B QRN
3. C QTH
4. D QSB

Which Q signal indicates that you are changing frequency?

1. A QRU
2. B QSY
3. C QSL
4. D QRZ

What is the digital color code used on DMR repeater systems?

1. A An access code which must be programmed into a DMR transmitter to access a specific repeater
2. B A code which automatically programs the repeater offset to a frequency chosen by the user
3. C A code which identifies the specific CODEC being used so that the repeater can properly decode the audio
4. D A code transmitted by the repeater to indicate health and status of the equipment

What is the purpose of a squelch function?

1. A Reduce a CW transmitter's key clicks
2. B Mute the receiver audio when a signal is not present
3. C Eliminate parasitic oscillations in an RF amplifier
4. D Reduce interference from impulse noise

Which of the following is a "talkgroup"?

1. A A group of amateur radio operators who share email on a specific amateur radio topic
2. B An identifier used by DMR to organize radio traffic so that those who want to hear the group aren't bothered by other radio traffic
3. C The members of a net organized for amateur radio operators with a specific common interest
4. D A method of automatically alerting all group members to the frequency where any member is transmitting