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Subelement B-001

B-001

Section B-001-002

Section B-001-002

What must you do within 30 days of a mailing address change?

  • Inform Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC)
  • Correct Answer
    Inform Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
  • Inform your local amateur radio club
  • Inform an accredited examiner

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must be notified WITHIN 30 DAYS of a change of address. (RBR-4)

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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An Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is valid for:

  • five years
  • Correct Answer
    life
  • three years
  • one year

Valid for life. No annual renewal. No yearly fees. Allows operating anywhere in Canada.

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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Whenever a change of address is made:

  • you must not operate until a change of address card is forwarded to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
  • Correct Answer
    you must notify Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada within 30 days of a change of mailing address
  • you must notify Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada within 14 days of operation at the new address
  • within the same province, you do not need to notify Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must be notified WITHIN 30 DAYS of a change of address. (RBR-4)

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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The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate:

  • must be kept in a safe place
  • must be kept on the person to whom it is issued
  • must be put on file
  • Correct Answer
    must be retained at the station

Prior to year 2000, station licenses were issued for a specific address. Keeping the Certificate at the address supplied to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is now the norm.

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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A radio inspector asks to see your Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, or a copy thereof. Per the regulations, how many hours are you given to comply?

  • 12
  • 72
  • 24
  • Correct Answer
    48

The holder of a radio authorization has 48 HOURS to fulfill the request of a radio inspector. (Radio Regulations)

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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What is the fee for a first Amateur Radio Operator Certificate?

  • $32
  • Correct Answer
    Free
  • $24
  • $10

The initial certificate is free. There are no yearly renewals. A replacement due to a move to another province or territory is also free. However, changing a call sign costs $60.

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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The Amateur Radio Operator Certificate should be:

  • retained on the holder's person
  • retained in the holder's vehicle
  • retained in a safety deposit box
  • Correct Answer
    retained at the address provided to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Station licenses used to be issued for a specific address. Keeping the Certificate at the address supplied to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is now the norm.

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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What is the fee to issue a replacement call sign with a new prefix, due to a change in address to a new province or territory?

  • $40
  • $25
  • Correct Answer
    Free
  • $60

The initial certificate is free. There are no yearly renewals. A replacement due to a move to another province or territory is also free. However, changing a call sign costs $60.

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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What is the fee for changing an existing call sign (including changing to a two-letter call sign)?

  • Free
  • $30
  • $55
  • Correct Answer
    $60

The initial certificate is free. There are no yearly renewals. A replacement due to a move to another province or territory is also free. However, changing a call sign costs $60.

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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