NTC Class C Element 2 (II)

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The Philippines is divided into how many amateur districts?
1. 9
2. 10
3. 11
4. 12
What is the radiotelephone urgency signal?
1. MAYDAY
2. SECURITE
3. PAN
4. VVV
When is any person permitted to transmit by voice while operating the amateur station of a licensee?
1. When a person has undergone training in radio operation
2. When the licensee controls directly the entire operation in accordance with proper amateur practice
3. When the licensee is authorized by the radio club
4. When a person sees the need especially in emergency situations
The basic “Radio Control Law” is
1. Act 3986
2. Act 3846
3. Act 3486
4. Act 3186
Radiotelephone distress signal
1. HELP
2. MAYDAY
3. SOS
4. BREAK-BREAK
Maximum term of an amateur radio station license
1. 5 years
2. 3 years
3. 2 years
4. 1 year
What is an amateur radio operator?
1. Someone who broadcasts music
2. Someone who sells radio equipment
3. Someone who performs communications for self training and experimentation
4. Someone who operates a cellphone
Bicol is in what amateur radio district?
1. District 6
2. District 5
3. District 4
4. District 3
What type of modification of the amateur license can be filed with the NTC : [Information]
1. Transfer of location of the fixed station
2. Installation of additional or change of transmitter/transceiver
3. Upgrading to a higher class of license
Dumaguete City is under what amateur radio district?
1. District 9
2. District 7
3. District 5
4. District 3
What is a document is issued by NTC authorizing the holder to purchase a radio transmitter or transceivers
1. permit to own
2. permit to Possess
3. permit to purchase
4. permit to transfer
What is an amateur radio station intended to be used for operation during unspecified halts or while in motion?
1. temporary station
2. portable station
3. mobile station
4. fixed station
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 excluding filing fee?
1. P432
2. P576
3. P648
4. P720
What size of the call sign characters shall be posted on the equipment itself for a portable station?
1. At least 0.645 cm
2. At least 0.745 cm
3. At least 0.635 cm
4. At least 0.855 cm
Amateurs from another country may be allowed to operate in the Philippines provided Filipinos are allowed to operate in their country. This formal or informal arrangement is known as
1. Third Party Agreement
2. Reciprocal Agreement
3. Treaty
4. ITU Requirement
The radio frequencies allocated for amateur stations shall be used strictly in accordance with
1. The Lottery
2. Mode
3. The class of operating station
4. Location
______ is defined as a radio communication service using space stations on earth satellites for the same purpose as those of the Amateur Radio Service
1. Amateur Space Service
2. Amateur Satellite Service
3. Amateur Relay Station
4. Amateur Repeater Station
If a Class C amateur passes the examination for an upgrade to Class B, how does he effect the upgrade in his license?
1. Renewal of license
2. Duplicate license
3. Modification of amateur license
4. Cancellation of Class C
What document is issued by NTC authorizing possession of a radio transmitter or receiver
1. Permit to own
2. Permit to transfer
3. Permit to possess
4. Permit to purchase
An amateur club station is licensed under the name of
1. the President
2. the Executive Secretary
3. the Trustee
4. the hired Commerical radio operator of the association
The Philippines is under what ITU region?
1. Region 1
2. Region 2
3. Region 3
4. Region 4
Baguio City belongs to what amateur radio district?
1. District 2
2. District 3
3. District 4
4. District 5
What government agency is responsible for the regulation of the amateur radio service?
1. NSO
2. NIA
3. NTC
4. DFA
To qualify for accreditation, amateur radio associations should have at least
1. 55
2. 45
3. 35
4. 25
What is the combination of letters and numbers to identify a radio station known as?
1. identification
2. callsign
3. password
4. PIN
Amateur class "D" certificate holders are authorize to operate
1. UHF radio station
2. VHF radio station
3. Broadcast radio station
4. HF only
What is the coverage of Element IV (4) for Class C examination?
1. Radio Rules and Regulation
2. Operating Procedures
3. Amateur Radio Practice
4. Electrical and Electronics Principles
How long should a logbook with distress traffic entry be kept?
1. 10 yrs
2. 8 yrs
3. 5 yrs
4. 2 yrs
Who is authorized to install and operate amateur radio repeaters?
1. Anyone
2. Technician
3. Only duly recognized amateur associations, clubs or societies
4. None of the above
Batangas is under what amateur radio district?
1. District 7
2. District 5
3. District 3
4. District 1
Who is a Class A amateur duly appointed by the board of a club or association to supervise and control the proper use and operation of the fixed station of that association or club?
1. Club President
2. Club Treasurer
3. Trustee
4. Club Secretary
A Class A amateur license is also known as ______?
1. Expert class
2. General class
3. Advance class
4. Extra class
What term means telecommunications by means of radio waves conducted by or among authorized amateurs on a non-commercial basis?
1. Amateur radio Communications
2. Amateur radio short wave propagation check
3. Amateur transceiver testing
4. Amateur radio morse code practice
Which Element is not prescribed for Class C examination?
1. Element I
2. Element II
3. Element III
4. Element IV
Holders of Class "C" amateur certificate may possess how many radio stations?
1. One
2. As many as they wish
3. Two
4. Three
The VHF emergency and general calling frequency for radio telephony
1. 145 MHz +- 50 kHz
2. 145 MHz +- 25 kHz
3. 145 MHz +- 10 kHz
4. 145 MHz +- 5 kHz
_______ is the general term applied to the use of radio waves?
1. repeater
2. communications
3. radio
4. relay
For every year that an amateur license had expired and filed for renewal at NTC, a surcharge equivalent to _____ shall be charged in addition to the regular annual license fee.
1. 50%
2. 75%
3. 80%
4. 100%
Which one below is a valid amateur call sign in the Philippines?
1. DUA3ABC
2. DZ3XY1
3. DW7ZZZ
4. DY2YZ2
Average passing grade in an amateur examination is 70%, provided no rating below
1. 70%
2. 60%
3. 50%
4. 40%
The content of a radio message shall be divulge only to the
1. Club members only
2. Addressee
3. Close friends
4. Bank manager
If an amateur with a DU9XX call sign operates temporarily a portable station in Zamboanga for less than a month, how should he identify his station in radiotelephony?
1. DU9XX portable 8
2. DU9XX portable 7
3. DU9XX portable 6
4. DU9XX portable
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 retaining the assigned call sign?
1. 2 years
2. 3 years
3. 4 years
4. 5 years
Minimum age requirement for candidates for amateur examination
1. 21 yrs old
2. 18 yrs old
3. 15 yrs old
4. 12 yrs old
Amateur Class "D" licensee is authorized to operate HF/SSB radio stations.
1. Sometimes
2. Yes
3. No
4. Maybe
A Class A licensee shall be allowed to operate HF fixed and mobile radio station with an output power not to exceed
1. 1000 w on SSB
2. 500 w on SSB
3. 2 kw on SSB
4. 100 kw on SSB
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 motion or during temporary halts?
1. Amateur fixed Station
2. Amateur Portable Station
3. Amateur mobile Station
4. Amateur travel station
What should an amateur do upon knowing that his station is causing harmful interference to the operation of any existing station?
1. Increase power
2. Ignore
3. Cease operation immediately
4. Ask for help
A radio station in the amateur service installed at specified fixed location and operated to communicate with an amateur mobile station, amateur portable station or another amateur fixed radio station is an ________ ?
1. Amateur Mobile Station
2. Amateur Fixed Radio Station
3. Amateur Portable Station
4. Amateur Short Wave Station
What provinces belong to amateur radio District 6?
1. Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, Surigao del Norte
2. Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon
3. Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Capiz
4. Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan
What frequency range on 2-meter VHF can be used by amateurs in the Philippines?
1. 144.000-146.000 MHz
2. 144.000-148.000 MHz
3. 140.000-146.000 MHz
4. 138.000-174.000 MHz
If the equipment of a radio station is capable of operating with rf power output in excess
of _________, it should be provided with means of measuring the node voltage and
current of the stage supplying power to the antenna.
1. 1 kw
2. 500 w
3. 200 w
4. 100 w
What is strictly prohibited under the Rules Governing Operation of Amateur Stations? [Information]
1. Operation without a valid amateur radio operator certificate or radio station license
2. Transmission of messages or signals containing profane or indecent words or language
3. Transmission with false or misleading identification
How long are logbooks normally kept?
1. 2 years
2. 3 years
3. 4 years
4. 5 years
What may an amateur, whose license has expired for more than 5 years, do to become licensed again (subject to the assignment of a different call sign)?
1. Pass the appropriate examination and pay prescribed fees for a new license to NTC
2. Apply for renewal and pay prescribed fees and surcharges to NTC
3. Pass the appropriate examination and pay surcharges for every year expired to NTC
4. None of the above
In the amateur band, what kind of messages should not be transmitted?
1. Messages regarding experiments with antennas
2. Personal messages to another amateur radio operator
3. Commercial and broadcast messages
4. Emergency calls on 145MHz
No Radio station in the amateur radio service shall be operated except and in accordance with a valid permit or license issued by the
1. DFA
2. NTC
3. NSO
4. POA
What size of the call sign characters of the fixed amateur radio station shall be posted at the entrance to the premises?
1. at least 2 in high
2. at least 10 cm high
3. at least 5.08 cm high
4. at least 0.635 cm
Number and letter combination assigned by NTC to provide positive identification to radio stations
1. code name
2. call sign
3. serial number
4. call number
________ is the term for any transmission, emission and reception of signs, signals, writings, images and sounds or intelligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical or other electromagnetic systems?
1. Broadcast
2. Radio Experimentation
3. Propagation
4. Telecommunication
How should frequency bands allocated to a particular class of amateurs be used by duly authorized amateurs
1. Non-interference basis
2. Anybody transmits anytime
3. First come first served basis
4. Non-sharing basis
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 transceiver? (
1. 1,000 pesos
2. 2,000 pesos
3. 3,000 pesos
4. P2,000 and/or imprisonment of not more than 2 years for each and every offense
_______ is defined as a reasonably complete and sufficient combination of distinct radio equipment intended for or capable of being used either for transmission or reception of radio signals or both?
1. Radio Apparatus
2. Radio Station
3. Radio Transceiver
4. Radio set up
The simultaneous transmission of sound and picture (Amateur Television) on all frequencies above ____ is allowed provided such operation shall be covered by a specific authorization from the NTC. From NTC : Memorandum Circular NO. 03 - 08 - 2012.
1. 30 Mhz
2. 40 Mhz
3. 50 MHZ
4. 60 Mhz
Where should an amateur radio station licensed be posted?
1. In an envelope
2. At the Post Office
3. On a car
4. In a conspicuous place in the radio station
Portable operation must not extend beyond _______ without obtaining specific authority for continual operation.
1. 90 days
2. 60 days
3. 30 days
4. 7 days
NTC issues license for amateur repeater station operation to _________ of a club or association.
1. Class A
2. Class B
3. Class C
4. Trustee
What is the radio telegraph distress signal?
1. MAYDAY
2. HELP
3. SOS
4. XXX
The frequencies allocated for amateur stations shall be used strictly in accordance with the
1. Mode
2. Type
3. Class of the operating station
4. None of the above
Who in the Amateur Radio Service is called an amateur or an amateur radio operator?
1. A person who is capable of acquiring any equipment for his station to be used for communications
2. A person who needs to communicate with his family, co-workers and friends
3. A person who broadcasts traffic for the general public
4. A person interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest
An amateur shall not transmit messages or signals containing
1. profane or indecent words or language
2. morse code
3. Q codes
4. None of the above
An amateur who failed to renew his license for more than ___________ shall be required to take another examination before another license is issued.
1. 2 years
2. 3 years
3. 5 years
4. 10 years
DY, DW, DV or DU at start of the amateur call sign is called_____
1. Area code
2. Prefix
3. Suffix
4. Region number
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 points is an _______ ?
1. Amateur Sort Wave Station
2. Amateur Portable Station
3. Amateur Mobile Station
4. Amateur Radio Station
How many classes of amateurs are there in the Philippines?
1. 5
2. 3
3. 4
4. 2
Holders of class "D" certificates are allowed to operate UHF/FM radio stations
1. sometimes
2. yes
3. no
4. maybe
An amateur shall not transmit messages or signals containing
1. Music
2. Advertisments
3. Obscene language
4. All of the above
This transmission may be sent over amateur radio stations
1. technical radio operation
2. commercial messages
3. profane language
4. music
Maximum fine for violation of Provision of Radio Laws and Regulations by an individual is
1. P2,000 fine or 2 yrs imprisonment
2. P5,000 fine or 2 yrs imprisonment
3. P2,000 fine or 5 yrs imprisonment
4. P5,000 fine or 5 yrs imprisonment
Class C is equivalent to _____________ of amateur radio.
1. General Class
2. Technician Class
3. Novice Class
4. Engineer Class
The speed requirement for an examinee for Class "D" code test is
1. None
2. 5 wpm
3. 8 wpm
4. 10 wpm
What should an amateur without distress traffic do on the emergency frequency on 2 meters to make sure no distress traffic is taking place?
1. Use a dummy load
2. Ask if the frequency is busy
3. Listen for a reasonable period before transmitting
4. Call CQ
What appropriate steps can the NTC take on the harmful interference caused by an amateur station?
1. Suspend the amateur station’s operation pending a satisfactory adjustment of the equipment
2. Limit the power of the working hours
3. Order the temporary closure in the event of continued interference
4. All of the above
To facilitate the reception of distress calls using the emergency frequency on 2 meters, transmissions should be kept to a minimum and for how long?
1. Not exceeding 5 minutes
2. Not exceeding 4 minutes
3. Not exceeding 3 minutes
4. Not exceeding 1 minutes
What is the distinctive identification carried by all transmissions in the amateur radio service consisting of numbers and letters assigned by NTC?
1. callsign
2. prefix
3. suffix
4. call region
________ is a station with one or more transmitters, receivers or combination of transmitters or receivers including the accessory equipment authorized at a location for carrying on a radio communication service?
1. Broadcast station
2. FM Station
3. AM Station
4. Radio Station
On what month does the expiration of a license issued by NTC fall, except those with lifetime privileges?
1. December
2. Same month when it was first issued
3. Licensee’s date of birth month
4. July
Maximum power authorized for Class B operating HF (SSB) transmitter
1. 500 w pep
2. 1 kw pep
3. 2 kw pep
4. 3 kw pep
Lowest passing grade for each element except morse code
1. 40%
2. 50%
3. 60%
4. 70%
The operation of an amateur club station is under the responsibility of the Trustee of
the station. A Trustee is designated by the club or society from among its
1. Class A
2. Class B
3. Class C
4. Class D members.
ITU stands for
1. International Telecommunications Union
2. International Telegraphy Union
3. International Telephony Union
4. International Trade Union
The transmission of the following messages are prohibited in the amateur bands
1. signal strength measurements
2. technical information
3. commercial and broadcast
4. call sign and bearing
What is required if a person wants to sell or transfer his transmitter or transceiver to another on a single transaction?
1. He must obtain a permit to own or possess a transmitter or transceiver from the NTC.
2. He must obtain a dealer's permit from the NTC.
3. He must obtain a permit to sell or transfer from the NTC.
4. He must provide the next owner a photocopy of his radio station license.
What do you call a radio station in the amateur service installed at a specified fixed location and operated to communicate with an amateur mobile station, portable station or other amateur stations?
1. Community station
2. Broadcast station
3. Amateur Fixed Station
4. Barangay broadcast station
When should the application of renewal of the amateur license be filed before expiration?
1. at least 60 days
2. at least 50 days
3. at least 40 days
4. at least 30 days
What application should be filed with the NTC when an amateur license has been lost, mutilated or destroyed?
1. New license
2. Application to retake the exam
3. Duplicate license
4. Certification from a radio club
General Class of amateur radio is also known as
1. Class A
2. Class B
3. Class C
4. Class D
What size of the call sign characters shall be posted on the windshield of a vehicle or vessel of a mobile station?
1. at least 0.635 cm
2. at least 10 cm high
3. at least 2 in high
4. at least 5.08 cm high
When is a citizen of another country qualified to take the examination and apply for an amateur license here?
1. When his country extends the same privilege to Filipino nationals as far as examination is concerned
2. When he is endorsed by any Class A or an NTC accredited club
3. After submission of his passport copy
4. After he has attended a seminar and submitted the requirements
After how many years may an expired license be renewed; subject to the payment of fees and surcharges and the assignment of a different call sign from that of the former license without retaking the examination?
1. more than 5 years
2. more than 4 years but less than 5 years
3. more than 3 years but less than 5 years
4. more than 2 years but less than 5 years
To secure a Class B amateur license, a registered Electronics and Communications Engineer shall be required to pass the examination for what element?
1. Element III
2. Element IV
3. Element II
4. Element 1
What instruments are required for the operation of an amateur station
1. Multi-meter
2. valid amateur operator certificate and amateur radio station license.
3. Guitar
4. Stringed Instrument
When shall an amateur make his station and documents available for NTC inspection?
1. Anytime upon request by an official observer from the amateur community
2. Upon release of the initial station license
3. Any time upon request by an NTC representative or inspector with a Mission Order
4. 30 days before expiration of license
Morse code speed requirement for Class A amateur radio operator
1. 12 wpm
2. 8 wpm
3. 5 wpm
4. 3 words per minute
Who is eligible to use the amateur frequency bands allocated by the rules and regulations governing the Amateur Radio Service in this country?
1. Only duly licensed amateurs
2. Any person with a registered transceiver
3. Any person over the age 12
4. Any person who is a Filipino citizen
When shall persons other than the licensed be allowed to use the latters radio?
1. Under direct supervision
2. Any person with a registered transceiver
3. Any person over the age 12
4. Any person who is a Filipino citizen
For how long is a portable operation allowed in any other area without obtaining a specific authority?
1. 1 month
2. 2 months
3. 3 months
4. 4 months
To facilitate the reception of distress calls, all transmissions on 145 MHz shall be kept to a minimum and shall not exceed
1. 5 minutes
2. 3 minutes
3. 2 minutes
4. one minute
In the Morse code exam, a candidate shall be considered passed if he can receive without error plain text during a period of one minute provided at least ______ of the entire text for 5 minutes is transcribed.
1. 1/2
2. 2/3
3. 30%
4. 80%
Which of the following is a ground for suspension/revocation of an amateur license? [Information]
1. Making any false statement in the application for license
2. Intentional harmful interfering or jamming of licensed radio stations.
3. Broadcasting music
If an amateur with a DU3ZZ call sign drives to Manila for a day, how should he identify his mobile station when transmitting in radiotelephony?
1. DU3ZZ mobile 4
2. DU3ZZ mobile 3
3. DU3ZZ mobile 2
4. DU3ZZ mobile 1
Subject matters covered by Element II of Amateur Examination
1. Morse code transmission and reception
2. Radio Laws and Regulation
3. Practical Electricity
4. Radiotelephony
What is not among the frequency bands allocated to the Amateur Radio Service
1. 3.500-3.900
2. 7.000 - 7.200 MHZ
3. 14.000 - 14.350 MHZ
4. 25.000 - 27.990 MHZ
Which frequencies on 2m and 40m shall be used by amateurs as calling frequencies at times of disasters and national emergencies.
Note: The exam paper maybe not up to date regarding the present emergency frequencies given here as correct.
1. 144.700 & 7.045 MHz
2. 144.740 & 7.095 MHZ
3. 144.000 & 7.000 MHz
4. 145.000 & 7.045 MHZ(previous ?)
All transmission in the amateur radio service shall carry identification signals known as
1. Identification
2. Callsign PIN
3. Callsign
4. Callsign number
What is the maximum number of letters in the suffix of a callsign does NTC issue?
1. 5
2. 4
3. 3
4. 2
When is music allowed to be broadcast over an amateur radio station?
1. During a birthday celebration
2. Never
3. To celebrate having passed the radio amateur exam
4. To celebrate New Year
What subject is covered by Element 3 for Class C examination?
1. Rules and Regulations
2. Fundamentals of Electronics and Electricity
3. International Morse Code
4. Amateur Radio Practice
Class C licensee shall be authorized to operate on HF fixed radio station with power output not to exceed
1. 100 watts PEP
2. 200 watts PEP
3. 500 watts PEP
4. 1 kw watts PEP
What is the radiotelephone safety signal?
1. MAYDAY
2. SECURITE
3. PAN
4. SOS
An amateur radio station is allowed to contact
1. All amateur licenced stations
2. Only amateurs in the same Region
3. The next door neighbour
4. All of the above
How much shall NTC fine a firm, company, corporation or association found to have illegally purchased a base transceiver?
1. P2,000
2. P3,000
3. P4,000
4. P5,000
What do you call a requirement before an amateur radio license is renewed to show proof of his/her involvement in any amateur radio activities?
1. Certificate of ownership of transceivers
2. Proof of Amateur Activity
3. Letter of Request for renewal
4. Original radio station license
Operation of portable stations must not extend beyond __________ in any other area
without specific authority for continued operation.
1. one week
2. 2 weeks
3. one month
4. three months
What is required if a continuous portable operation exceeds four (4) months in any other area?
1. Amateur radio licence
2. Modification of the station license
3. Identification
4. Permission
When is any person permitted to transmit by voice while operating the amateur station of a licensee?
1. When a person has undergone training in radio operation
2. When the licensee controls directly the entire operation in accordance with proper amateur practice
3. When the licensee is authorized by the radio club
4. When a person sees the need especially in emergency situations
Amateur Class "D" licensee is authorized to operate HF/SSB radio stations ?
1. No
2. Yes
3. Sometimes
4. Maybe
The NTC Amateur Radio Class C Examination has three elements 2 (II), 3 (III) and 4 (IV) with 25 questions per element and overall average of 70% is required to pass Class C provided a rating of not less that 50% is received in any of the prescribed elements.....In the event that a candidate for Class C fails in Elements III and IV, but passes Element II he shall be eligible for a Class_____ License.
1. Novice license
2. Technician licence
3. Class D licence
4. Class C licence
"So You Want To Be A Ham" is the recommended handbook for those studying to pass the NTC Amateur Radio Examinations and can be obtained from The Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA).
Also : Revised Amateur Radio Regulations - NTC : Memorandum Circular NO. 03 - 08 - 2012.
73 de 4F3EW - 7 November 2021.