Deep Dive: G1A07
The correct answer is D: The entire band. On the 10-meter band, stations with a General class control operator may transmit CW emissions on the entire band (28.000-29.700 MHz). Unlike other bands, 10 meters has no Extra-only segments for General class operators. General class has full CW access to the entire 10-meter band. For General class operators, this is one of the advantages of 10 meters - complete access for CW operation. Understanding this helps when planning operations.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A (28.000-28.025 MHz only): Incorrect. General class has access to more than just this small segment - they have the entire band for CW. Option B (28.000-28.300 MHz only): Incorrect. General class has access beyond 28.300 MHz - they have the entire band up to 29.700 MHz for CW. Option C (28.025-28.300 MHz only): Incorrect. General class has access starting at 28.000 MHz, not 28.025 MHz, and extends to the full band limit.
Exam Tip
General on 10m CW = entire band. Think 'G'eneral = 'G'ets 'E'ntire 10m for CW. Unlike other bands, 10 meters has no Extra-only segments for General class. Full CW access from 28.000 to 29.700 MHz.
Memory Aid
General on 10m CW = entire band. Think 'G'eneral = 'G'ets 'E'ntire 10m. Full CW access from 28.000 to 29.700 MHz. No Extra-only segments on 10 meters for General class.
Real-World Example
As a General class operator, you want to operate CW on 10 meters. You have access to the entire band from 28.000 to 29.700 MHz - no restrictions. This is different from other bands like 20 meters, where Extra class has exclusive segments. On 10 meters, General has full CW privileges.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool
Subelement: G1A
Reference: 2023-2027 Question Pool · G1 - Commission's Rules
Key Concepts
Verified Content
Question from the official FCC General Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the G1A topic.