When General class licensees are not permitted to use the entire voice portion of a band, which portion of the voice segment is available to them?
The correct answer is B: The upper frequency portion. When General class licensees are not permitted to use the entire voice portion of a band, the upper frequency portion is available to them. On bands with Extra-only segments, General class typically gets the upper portion of the voice segment. For example, on 20 meters, General gets the upper phone segment while Extra has exclusive use of the lower segment. For General class operators, understanding this helps identify where they can operate legally.
Exam Tip
General voice segment = upper frequency portion. Think 'G'eneral = 'G'ets 'U'pper portions. When bands have Extra-only segments, General class gets the upper frequency portion of the voice segment. Consistent pattern across bands.
Memory Aid
"General voice segment = upper frequency portion. Think 'G'eneral = 'G'ets 'U'pper. When voice segments are divided, General class gets the upper frequency portion. Extra class typically has lower segments."
Real-World Application
On 20 meters, the voice segment is divided. Extra class has exclusive use of the lower portion (14.150-14.225 MHz), while General class can use the upper portion (14.225-14.350 MHz). This pattern is consistent - General gets the upper frequency portions when segments are divided.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. General class typically gets the upper portion, not the lower portion. Extra class usually has the lower segments.
Option C: Incorrect. The pattern isn't frequency-dependent in this way - it's consistent: General gets upper portions.
Option D: Incorrect. The pattern is consistent: General gets upper portions, not a mix based on frequency ranges.
题目解析
The correct answer is B: The upper frequency portion. When General class licensees are not permitted to use the entire voice portion of a band, the upper frequency portion is available to them. On bands with Extra-only segments, General class typically gets the upper portion of the voice segment. For example, on 20 meters, General gets the upper phone segment while Extra has exclusive use of the lower segment. For General class operators, understanding this helps identify where they can operate legally.
考试技巧
General voice segment = upper frequency portion. Think 'G'eneral = 'G'ets 'U'pper portions. When bands have Extra-only segments, General class gets the upper frequency portion of the voice segment. Consistent pattern across bands.
记忆口诀
General voice segment = upper frequency portion. Think 'G'eneral = 'G'ets 'U'pper. When voice segments are divided, General class gets the upper frequency portion. Extra class typically has lower segments.
实际应用示例
On 20 meters, the voice segment is divided. Extra class has exclusive use of the lower portion (14.150-14.225 MHz), while General class can use the upper portion (14.225-14.350 MHz). This pattern is consistent - General gets the upper frequency portions when segments are divided.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. General class typically gets the upper portion, not the lower portion. Extra class usually has the lower segments. Option C: Incorrect. The pattern isn't frequency-dependent in this way - it's consistent: General gets upper portions. Option D: Incorrect. The pattern is consistent: General gets upper portions, not a mix based on frequency ranges.
知识点
General class privileges, Voice segments, Band allocations, Upper frequency portions
Verified Content
Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.