Operating Procedures

5 free sample questions of the 37 in this topic. The full set is in the app.

1. Question 1

   What is a common repeater frequency offset in the 2-meter band?

   • A.Plus or minus 5 MHz
   • B.Plus or minus 600 kHz
   • C.Plus or minus 500 kHz
   • D.Plus or minus 1 MHz
   Show answer & explanation

   Answer: B. Plus or minus 600 kHz

   Plus or minus 600 kHz. (NCVEC T2A)

   Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T2, Group T2A, Question T2A01

2. Question 2

   What is the national calling frequency for FM simplex operations in the 2-meter band?

   • A.146.520 MHz
   • B.145.000 MHz
   • C.432.100 MHz
   • D.446.000 MHz
   Show answer & explanation

   Answer: A. 146.520 MHz

   146.520 MHz. (NCVEC T2A)

   Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T2, Group T2A, Question T2A02

3. Question 3

   What is a common repeater frequency offset in the 70-centimeter band?

   • A.Plus or minus 5 MHz
   • B.Plus or minus 600 kHz
   • C.Plus or minus 500 kHz
   • D.Plus or minus 1 MHz
   Show answer & explanation

   Answer: A. Plus or minus 5 MHz

   Plus or minus 5 MHz. (NCVEC T2A)

   Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T2, Group T2A, Question T2A03

4. Question 4

   What is an appropriate way to call another station on a repeater if you know the other station's call sign?

   • A.Say "break, break," then the other station's call sign, followed by your call sign
   • B.Say the station's call sign, then identify with your call sign
   • C.Say "CQ" three times, then the other station's call sign, followed by your call sign
   • D.Wait for the station to call CQ, then answer with your call sign
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   Answer: B. Say the station's call sign, then identify with your call sign

   Say the station's call sign, then identify with your call sign. (NCVEC T2A)

   Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T2, Group T2A, Question T2A04

5. Question 5

   How should you respond to a station calling CQ?

   • A.Transmit "CQ" followed by the other station's call sign
   • B.Transmit your call sign followed by the other station's call sign
   • C.Transmit the other station's call sign followed by your call sign
   • D.Transmit a signal report followed by your call sign
   Show answer & explanation

   Answer: C. Transmit the other station's call sign followed by your call sign

   Transmit the other station's call sign followed by your call sign. (NCVEC T2A)

   Source: 2026-2030 Technician Class FCC Element 2 Question Pool and Syllabus — Subelement T2, Group T2A, Question T2A05

32 more Operating Procedures questions are in the app, along with explanations and flashcards for every one.

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