Deep Dive: G4B07
The correct answer is B: Two non-harmonically related audio signals. The signals used to conduct a two-tone test are two non-harmonically related audio signals. Two-tone tests use two audio tones that aren't harmonics of each other to test transmitter linearity. For amateur radio operators, this is a standard test for SSB transmitters. Understanding this helps when testing transmitter performance.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Two tones of the same frequency shifted 90 degrees aren't used - that's a single tone with phase shift, not a two-tone test. Two-tone tests need two different frequencies. Option C: Incorrect. Two swept frequency tones aren't used - two-tone tests use fixed frequencies, not swept. Swept tones are for different tests. Option D: Incorrect. Square wave signals aren't used - two-tone tests use sine waves, not square waves. Square waves have harmonics that would interfere with the test.
Exam Tip
Two-tone test = two non-harmonically related audio signals. Think 'T'wo-'T'one = 'T'wo 'T'ones 'N'on-harmonic. Uses two audio tones that aren't harmonics of each other to test transmitter linearity. Not same frequency, not swept, not square waves - just two non-harmonic tones.
Memory Aid
Two-tone test = two non-harmonically related audio signals. Think 'T'wo-'T'one = 'T'wo 'T'ones 'N'on-harmonic. Uses two audio tones that aren't harmonics of each other to test transmitter linearity. Standard test for SSB transmitters.
Real-World Example
You conduct a two-tone test on your SSB transmitter. You inject two audio tones (e.g., 700 Hz and 1900 Hz - non-harmonically related) into the microphone input. The transmitter should produce only these two tones and their sum/difference products. Any other products indicate non-linearity. This tests transmitter linearity.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool
Subelement: G4B
Reference: 2023-2027 Question Pool · G4 - Amateur Radio Practices
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 G4B topic.