T2B  Definition and proper use; courteous operation; repeater

frequency coordination; morse code

 

T2B01 @N2B09

When using a repeater to communicate, which of the following do you

need to know about the repeater?

A.  Its input frequency and offset

B.  Its call sign

C.  Its power level

D.  Whether or not it has an autopatch

 

T2B02 @N2B11

What is an autopatch?

A.  Something that automatically selects the strongest signal to be

repeated

B.  A device that connects a mobile station to the next repeater if it

moves out of range of the first

C.  A device that allows repeater users to make telephone calls from

their stations

D.  A device that locks other stations out of a repeater when there is

an important conversation in progress

 

T2B03 @N2B12

What is the purpose of a repeater time-out timer?

A.  It lets a repeater have a rest period after heavy use

B.  It logs repeater transmit time to predict when a repeater will

fail

C.  It tells how long someone has been using a repeater

D.  It limits the amount of time someone can transmit on a repeater

 

T2B04 @N2B13

What is a CTCSS (or PL) tone?

A.  A special signal used for telecommand control of model craft

B.  A sub-audible tone, added to a carrier, which may cause a receiver

to accept a signal

C.  A tone used by repeaters to mark the end of a transmission

D.  A special signal used for telemetry between amateur space stations

and Earth stations

 

T2B05 @T2A01

What is the usual input/output frequency separation for repeaters in

the 2-meter band?

A.  600 kHz

B.  1.0 MHz

C.  1.6 MHz

D.  5.0 MHz

 

T2B06 @T2A02

What is the usual input/output frequency separation for repeaters in

the 1.25-meter band?

A.  600 kHz

B.  1.0 MHz

C.  1.6 MHz

D.  5.0 MHz

 

T2B07 @T2A03

What is the usual input/output frequency separation for repeaters in

the 70-centimeter band?

A.  600 kHz

B.  1.0 MHz

C.  1.6 MHz

D.  5.0 MHz

 

T2B08 @T2A05

What is the purpose of repeater operation?

A.  To cut your power bill by using someone else's higher power system

B.  To help mobile and low-power stations extend their usable range

C.  To transmit signals for observing propagation and reception

D.  To communicate with stations in services other than amateur

 

T2B09 @T2A11

What is a repeater called that is available for anyone to use?

A.  An open repeater

B.  A closed repeater

C.  An autopatch repeater

D.  A private repeater

 

T2B10 @T2A16

Why should you pause briefly between transmissions when using a

repeater?

A.  To check the SWR of the repeater

B.  To reach for pencil and paper for third-party communications

C.  To listen for anyone wanting to break in

D.  To dial up the repeater's autopatch

 

T2B11 @T2A17

Why should you keep transmissions short when using a repeater?

A.  A long transmission may prevent someone with an emergency from

using the repeater

B.  To see if the receiving station operator is still awake

C.  To give any listening non-hams a chance to respond

D.  To keep long-distance charges down

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