ELEMENT 2

No. Question ANSWER

1 How long must be a radio logbook be kept? 2 years

A Class C amateur shall be authorized to operate an HF fixed radio station

2 with an output power not exceeding how much on CW? 100 watts

NTC may grant the authorization to install and operate a repeater to Only to duly recognized amateur
3 whom? associations, clubs or societies

What shall an amateur do upon knowing his station is causing harmful

4 interference to the operation of any existing station? Cease operation immediately

5 The Philippines is under what ITU region? Region III

What may an amateur, whose license has expired for more than 5 years, Pass the appropriate examination and
do to become licensed again (subject to the assignment of a different pay prescribed fees for a new license to
7 callsign)? NTC

What is the government agency which grants permits for the use of radio
frequencies for wireless telephone and telegraph systems and radio
communication systems including amateur radio stations and radio National Telecommunications
8 television broadcasting systems? Commission

What application should be filed with the NTC when an amateur license
9 has been lost, mutilated or destroyed? Duplicate license

10 How long should a radio logbook with distress traffic be kept? 5 years

To secure a Class B amateur license, a registered Electronics and

Communications Engineer shall be required to pass the examination for
11 what element? Element II

What government agency is responsible for the regulation of the amateur

12 radio service in the Philippines? NTC

What is the maximum number of letters in the suffix of a callsign does NTC
13 issue? 3
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14 What general subject is covered by Element 3 for Class C examination? Electricity

What is required if a continuous portable operation exceeds four (4)

15 months in any other call area? Modification of the station license

16 A Class B amateur license is also known as ____? General Class

17 The Technician Class is also know as ____? Class C

What term means telecommunications by means of radio waves conducted

18 by or among authorized amateurs on a non-commercial basis? Amateur Radio Communications

What is one of the frequencies of the emergency channel on the 2 meter

19 band? 145MHz +/- 25 khz

What is the amateur station so designed that it may conveniently be moved

about from place to place or personally carried and be operated while in
20 motion or during temporary halts? Amateur Portable Station

How much shall NTC fine a firm, company, corporation or association

21 found to have illegally purchased a base transceiver? P5,000

What frequency range on 40-meter HF can be used by amateurs in the

22 Philippines? 7.000-7.200 MHz

A least how many licensed members must a club have, as one of the
23 requirements, to be accredited by the NTC? 25

A radio station in the amateur service installed on board a vehicle or vessel

and intended to be used while in motion or during halts at unspecified
24 points is an _____? Amateur Mobile Station

If a Class C amateur passes the examination for an upgrade to Class B,

25 how does he effect the upgrade in his license? Modification of amateur license
 What is the maximum effectivity period of license NTC may issue to a new
qualified applicant or for renewal of license with appropriate applications
26 submitted? 3 years

If a Class C amateur applies for renewal of his license for another 3 years
but is 14 months expired and the prescribed license fee is P144.00 per
year, how much shall he pay NTC for his Radio Station License renewal
27 excluding filing fee? P648

How does DU1XX, operating temporarily for 30 days in Ilocos Sur, identify
28 his station? All of the above

To facilitate the reception of distress calls, all transmission on 145.000

29 MHz shall be kept to a minimum and shall not exceed how long? 1 minute

What frequency range on 15-meter HF can be used by amateurs in the

30 Philippines? 21.000-21.450 MHz

31 Batangas is under what amateur radio district? District 1

How should frequency bands allocated to a particular class of amateurs be

32 used by duly authorized amateurs? Non-interference basis

Who is the Class A amateur duly appointed by the board of a club or

association to supervise and control the proper use and operation of the
33 fixed station of that association or club? Trustee

On what month does the expiration of a license issued by NTC fall, except
34 those with lifetime privileges? Licensee’s birth month

What document should be filed before an amateur radio license is renewed

35 evidencing his/her involvement in any amateur radio activities? Proof of Amateur Activity

What is not among the frequency bands allocated to the Amateur Radio
36 Service? 25.000 - 27.990 MHz

37 Into how many amateur radio districts is the Philippines divided? 9

 What frequency range on 2-meter VHF can be used by amateurs in the
38 Philippines? 144.000-146.000 MHz

What is the distinctive identification carried by all transmissions in the

39 amateur radio service consisting of numbers and letters assigned by NTC? Call sign

After how many years may an expired license be renewed; subject to the
payment of fees and surcharges and the assignment of a different callsign
from that of the former license but without need for retaking the
40 examination? more than 2 years but less than 5 years

What is required if a person wants to sell or transfer his transmitter or He must obtain a permit to sell or
41 transceiver to another on a single transaction? transfer from the NTC.

On November 11, 1931, what law did the Philippine Legislature enact
42 which is known as the Radio Control Law of the Philippines? Act No. 3846

Where should the amateur Radio Station License be placed in the radio
43 station? Posted in a conspicuous place

When his country extends the same

When is a citizen of another country qualified to take the examination and privilege to Filipino nationals as far as
44 apply for an amateur license here? examination is concerned

45 The Philippines is divided into how many amateur radio districts? 9

46 For an amateur call sign DU1ABC, what is the suffix? ABC

_______ is a station with one or more transmitters, receivers or

combination of transmitters or receivers including the accessory equipment
47 authorized at a location for carrying on a radio communication service? Radio Station

48 What regions are under amateur District 8? Region IX, Region XII

How much shall NTC fine any person who had been found to have violated
the law with illegal possession and illegal transmission of an amateur P2,000 and/or imprisonment of not more
49 transceiver? than 2 years for each and every offense
50 Which Element is not prescribed for Class C examination? Element I

What size of the call sign characters of the fixed amateur radio station shall
51 be posted at the entrance to the premises? at least 10 cm high

What document is issued by NTC authorizing the holder to purchase a

52 radio transmitter or transceivers? Purchase Permit

_______ is defined as a radio communication service using space stations

on earth satellites for the same purpose as those of the Amateur Radio
53 Service? Amateur Satellite Service

What size of the call sign characters shall be posted on the windshield of a
54 vehicle or vessel of a mobile station? at least 5.08 cm high

55 What is DW, DV or DU in the formation of amateur call sign? District number

How many days before expiration should the application for renewal of the
56 amateur license be filed? At least 30 days

57 What is the distress signal for radiotelephony? MAYDAY

What is an amateur radio station intended to be used for operation during

58 unspecified halts or while in motion? Mobile station

A person interested in radio technique

Who in the Amateur Radio Service is called an amateur or an amateur solely with a personal aim and without
59 radio operator? pecuniary interest

For how long is a portable operation allowed in any other call area without
60 obtaining a specific authority? 1 month

What document is issued by NTC authorizing possession of a radio

61 transmitter or receiver? Permit to Possess
 What should an amateur without distress traffic do on the emergency Listen for a reasonable period before
62 frequency on 2 meters to make sure no distress traffic is taking place? transmitting
An amateur who is a citizen or resident of a foreign country may be
authorized to operate temporarily in the Philippines provided he is a holder
of a license issued by their government and his country provides the same
privilege to Filipino nationals. What do you call this partnership or
63 arrangement on amateur licensing between two countries? Reciprocal Agreement

What is the United Nations agency based in Geneva, Switzerland which

64 coordinates the global use of the radio spectrum? ITU

65 In the amateur band, what kind of messages should not be transmitted? Commercial and broadcast messages

What document shall a duly accredited amateur club enter into with NTC
for the management of its members in the proper use of the amateur
66 frequency bands and prevention of harmful interference? Memorandum of Agreement

67 Baguio City belongs to what amateur radio district? District 2

68 What provinces belong to amateur radio District 6? Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Capiz

To facilitate the reception of distress calls using the emergency frequency

69 on 2 meters, transmissions should be kept to a minimum and for how long? Not exceeding 1 minute

70 Bicol is in what amateur radio district? District 4

What rating must a candidate obtain to pass the written examination

provided that a rating of not less than 50% is received for any of the
71 prescribed elements? 70%

72 What are some provinces under amateur District 4? Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte

If an amateur with a DU9XX call sign temporarily operates a portable

station in Zamboanga for less than a month, how should he identify his
73 station in radiotelephony? DU9XX portable 8
 What type of modification of the amateur license can be filed with the
74 NTC? All of the above

________ is defined as a reasonably complete and sufficient combination

of distinct radio equipment intended for or capable of being used either for
75 transmission or reception of radio signals or both? Radio Apparatus

What size of the call sign characters shall be posted on the equipment
76 itself for a portable station? at least 0.635 cm

When the licensee controls directly the

When is any person permitted to transmit by voice while operating the entire operation in accordance with
77 amateur station of a licensee? proper amateur practice

If an amateur with a DU1XX call sign drives to Baguio City for a day, how
78 should he identify his mobile station when transmitting in radiotelephony? DU1XX mobile 2

79 What is the distress signal for radiotelegraphy? SOS

______ is the term for any transmission, emission and reception of signs,
signals, writings, images and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire,
80 radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems? Telecommunication

In April 2011, NTC issued Memorandum Circular 04-03-2011 on some

frequencies which shall be used at times of disasters and national
emergencies. Which frequencies on 2m and 40m shall be used by
81 amateurs as calling frequencies under this MC? 144.740 & 7.095 MHz

82 Dumaguete City is under what amateur radio district? District 7

A Class C amateur shall be authorized to operate an HF fixed radio station

with output power not exceeding how much on single sideband suppressed
83 carrier? 200 watts PEP

84 _______ is the general term applied to the use of radio waves? Radio

DU1XX had transferred his fixed station to Pangasinan and after 4 months
85 had his license modified. What should his new call sign be? DU2XX
86 What is the coverage of Element IV for Class C examination? Amateur Radio Practice

87 A Class A amateur license is also known as ____? Advanced Class

What appropriate steps can the NTC take on the harmful interference
88 caused by an amateur station? All of the above

What is the combination of letters and numbers to identify a radio station

89 known as? Callsign

What do you call a radio station in the amateur service installed at a

specified fixed location and operated to communicate with an amateur
90 mobile station, portable station or other amateur stations? Amateur Fixed Station

What element shall be required from a holder of a valid 1st /or 2nd class
commercial radiotelegraph operator certificate to pass to secure a Class B
91 amateur license? Element II

What is strictly prohibited under the Rules Governing Operation of Amateur

92 Stations? All of the above

93 How many classes of amateurs are there in the Philippines? 3

94 Which one below is a valid amateur call sign in the Philippines? DW1SWA

95 A Class C amateur radio license is also known as _____? Technician Class

An expired license of not less than how many years may be renewed upon
filing of renewal application and payment to NTC of the prescribed fees
and surcharges with no requirement to retake the examinations and
96 retaining the assigned callsign? 2 years

What is the federation of national amateur radio societies worldwide which

serves as the watchdog and spokesperson for the world Amateur Radio
community in the international level, wherein the Philippines is under its
97 Region 3? IARU
 Who is eligible to use the amateur frequency bands allocated by the rules
98 and regulations governing the Amateur Radio Service in this country? Only duly licensed amateurs

A radio station in the amateur service installed at specified fixed location

and operated to communicate with an amateur mobile station, amateur
99 portable station or another amateur fixed radio station is an ____? Amateur Fixed Radio Station

Any time upon request by an NTC

When shall an amateur make his station and documents available for NTC representative or inspector with a written
100 inspection? authority