Canadian Basic Qualification pool, section B-001-020

Subelement B-001

B-001

Section B-001-020

B-001-020-001

What types of messages may be transmitted to an amateur radio station in a foreign country?

A.
Messages of any type, if the foreign country allows third-party communications with Canada
B.
Messages that are not religious, political, or patriotic in nature
C.
Messages of any type
Correct Answer
D.
Messages related to the purposes of amateur radio or remarks of a personal nature

B-001-020-001

Regulations do not permit just "any type" of message. Messages need be "incidental to the purposes of the amateur service or remarks of a personal character".

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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B-001-020-002

The amateur radio station operator shall ensure that:

Correct Answer
A.
international communications are limited to the purposes of amateur radio or remarks of a personal nature
B.
international communications are carried out within the power limitations of the foreign administration
C.
commercial communications are brief
D.
third parties are charged a nominal sum for their messages

B-001-020-002

Regulations do not permit just "any type" of message. Messages need be "incidental to the purposes of the amateur service or remarks of a personal character".

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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B-001-020-003

Which of the following is a provision of the International Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations that applies to Canadian amateur radio operators?

Correct Answer
A.
International communications are permitted unless an administration has registered an objection
B.
Amateur radio operators may recover reasonable costs from transmitting third-party messages
C.
Certification requirements in the amateur radio service are prescribed in the Radio Regulations
D.
Radiocommunications between certified amateur radio operators are always permitted even if a country objects

B-001-020-003

Certain countries do not allow amateur communications within their borders; they must notify the ITU that they forbid such communications.

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B-001-020-004

What do the International Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations prescribe regarding proficiency in Morse code?

A.
Administrations shall not make proficiency in Morse code a requirement
B.
Current regulations make no reference to proficiency in Morse code
C.
Amateur radio operators must demonstrate proficiency in Morse code before using it on international communications
Correct Answer
D.
Administrations determine if proficiency in Morse code is a requirement for authorization

B-001-020-004

ITU Regs Art. 25.5 says: "Administrations shall determine whether or not a person seeking a licence to operate an amateur station shall demonstrate the ability to send and receive texts in Morse code signals."

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B-001-020-005

Canadian amateur radio operators must comply with the Radiocommunication Act and Radiocommunication Regulations. What other organization issues radio regulations that Canadian amateur radio operators must comply with?

A.
Provincial or territorial government communications department
B.
International Amateur Radio Union
C.
Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC)
Correct Answer
D.
International Telecommunication Union

B-001-020-005

The ITU ( an agency of the United Nations ) edicts global rules to which Canada adheres.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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