General Class
Intermediate license providing expanded HF privileges. Covers more advanced operating procedures, radio wave propagation, and circuit theory. 35 questions, 26 needed to pass.
What is the feed point impedance of an end-fed half-wave antenna?
In which direction is the maximum radiation from a VHF/UHF “halo” antenna?
What is the primary function of antenna traps?
What is an advantage of vertically stacking horizontally polarized Yagi antennas?
Which of the following is an advantage of a log-periodic antenna?
Which of the following describes a log-periodic antenna?
How does a “screwdriver” mobile antenna adjust its feed point impedance?
What is the primary use of a Beverage antenna?
In which direction or directions does an electrically small loop (less than 1/10 wavelength in circumference) have nulls in its radiation pattern?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of multiband antennas?
What is the common name of a dipole with a single central support?
What is one way that RF energy can affect human body tissue?
Which of the following is used to determine RF exposure from a transmitted signal?
How can you determine that your station complies with FCC RF exposure regulations?
What does “time averaging” mean when evaluating RF radiation exposure?
What must you do if an evaluation of your station shows that the RF energy radiated by your station exceeds permissible limits for possible human absorption?
What must you do if your station fails to meet the FCC RF exposure exemption criteria?
What is the effect of modulation duty cycle on RF exposure?
Which of the following steps must an amateur operator take to ensure compliance with RF safety regulations?
What type of instrument can be used to accurately measure an RF field strength?
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Content for General Class exam questions is based on official FCC Part 97 regulations and the NCVEC question pool.