Deep Dive: G1A10
The correct answer is D: The portion above 29.5 MHz. The portion of the 10-meter band available for repeater use is above 29.5 MHz (29.500-29.700 MHz). This is the repeater sub-band on 10 meters, reserved for repeater input and output frequencies. For amateur radio operators, understanding repeater allocations helps when setting up or using repeaters. The 10-meter repeater segment is at the top of the band, above the general phone segments.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. The entire 10-meter band isn't available for repeaters - only the portion above 29.5 MHz is designated for repeater use. Option B: Incorrect. 28.1-28.2 MHz is in the phone segment, not the repeater segment. Repeaters are higher in the band. Option C: Incorrect. 28.3-28.5 MHz is also in the phone segment, not the repeater segment. Repeaters are above 29.5 MHz.
Exam Tip
10m repeaters = above 29.5 MHz. Think '1'0m 'R'epeaters = '2'9.5+ MHz. Repeater sub-band is at the top of 10 meters, from 29.500 to 29.700 MHz. Not the entire band, not lower frequencies.
Memory Aid
10m repeaters = above 29.5 MHz. Think '1'0m 'R'epeaters = '2'9.5+ MHz. Repeater sub-band is 29.500-29.700 MHz at the top of the band. Reserved for repeater operation.
Real-World Example
You want to set up a 10-meter repeater. The repeater segment is 29.500-29.700 MHz, with typical splits for input and output frequencies. This is separate from the phone segments lower in the band. The repeater sub-band is at the very top of the 10-meter allocation.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool
Subelement: G1A
Reference: 2023-2027 Question Pool · G1 - Commission's Rules
Key Concepts
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Question from the official FCC General Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the G1A topic.