How often may RACES training drills and tests be routinely conducted without special authorization?
The correct answer is C: No more than 1 hour per week. RACES training drills and tests may be routinely conducted without special authorization for no more than 1 hour per week. This limits routine RACES activity to prevent interference with normal amateur operations. For amateur radio operators, this helps balance emergency preparedness with normal band usage. Understanding this helps when planning RACES activities.
Exam Tip
RACES training limit = 1 hour per week. Think 'R'ACES = '1' hour per 'W'eek 'R'outine training. Can conduct training drills and tests for no more than 1 hour per week without special authorization. Not per month, not 2 hours.
Memory Aid
"RACES training limit = 1 hour per week. Think 'R'ACES = '1' hour per 'W'eek. Can conduct training drills and tests for no more than 1 hour per week without special authorization. Routine training limit."
Real-World Application
Your local RACES group conducts weekly training drills. You can operate for up to 1 hour per week without special authorization. If you need more training time, you'd need special authorization. This 1-hour-per-week limit helps prevent RACES from dominating the bands during routine training.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A (1 hour per month): Incorrect. 1 hour per month is less than allowed - RACES can conduct up to 1 hour per week, not just per month.
Option B (2 hours per month): Incorrect. 2 hours per month is less than allowed - RACES can conduct up to 1 hour per week (about 4 hours per month).
Option D (2 hours per week): Incorrect. 2 hours per week exceeds the limit - RACES is limited to 1 hour per week for routine training.
题目解析
The correct answer is C: No more than 1 hour per week. RACES training drills and tests may be routinely conducted without special authorization for no more than 1 hour per week. This limits routine RACES activity to prevent interference with normal amateur operations. For amateur radio operators, this helps balance emergency preparedness with normal band usage. Understanding this helps when planning RACES activities.
考试技巧
RACES training limit = 1 hour per week. Think 'R'ACES = '1' hour per 'W'eek 'R'outine training. Can conduct training drills and tests for no more than 1 hour per week without special authorization. Not per month, not 2 hours.
记忆口诀
RACES training limit = 1 hour per week. Think 'R'ACES = '1' hour per 'W'eek. Can conduct training drills and tests for no more than 1 hour per week without special authorization. Routine training limit.
实际应用示例
Your local RACES group conducts weekly training drills. You can operate for up to 1 hour per week without special authorization. If you need more training time, you'd need special authorization. This 1-hour-per-week limit helps prevent RACES from dominating the bands during routine training.
错误选项分析
Option A (1 hour per month): Incorrect. 1 hour per month is less than allowed - RACES can conduct up to 1 hour per week, not just per month. Option B (2 hours per month): Incorrect. 2 hours per month is less than allowed - RACES can conduct up to 1 hour per week (about 4 hours per month). Option D (2 hours per week): Incorrect. 2 hours per week exceeds the limit - RACES is limited to 1 hour per week for routine training.
知识点
RACES training, Training drills, Time limits, RACES operation
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Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.