B-001
Subelement B-001
Section B-001-011
Section B-001-011
Amateur radio stations may communicate:
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Correct Answeronly with other amateur radio stations
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with anyone who uses international Morse code
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with any station involved in a real or simulated emergency
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with non-amateur radio stations
Article 47 of the Radiocommunication Regulations states, "A person who operates radio apparatus in the amateur radio service may only (a) communicate with a radio station that operates in the amateur radio service." Article 48 further states, "In a real or simulated emergency, a person operating radio apparatus in the amateur radio service may only communicate with a radio station that is in the amateur radio service in order to transmit a message that relates to the real or simulated emergency on behalf of a person, government or relief organization." A notice published in February 2000 invalidated this statement: "In a real or simulated emergency, the operator of an amateur station may communicate any message that relates to that emergency on behalf of any person, government or relief organization."
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During relief operations in the days following a disaster, when may you use your amateur radio equipment to communicate on frequencies outside amateur radio bands?
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When messages are destined to agencies without amateur radio support
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When relaying messages on behalf of government agencies
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Correct AnswerUsing frequencies outside amateur radio bands is never permitted
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When normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted
"An operator of an amateur station may operate within the frequency bands set out in the attached Schedules I, II and III in accordance with the operator's qualifications identified for the specified band". (RBR-4, Frequency Bands and Qualifications)
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If you hear an unanswered distress signal on an amateur radio band where you do NOT have privileges to communicate:
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you may respond and offer assistance using international Morse code only
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you may not respond nor offer assistance
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Correct Answeryou may respond and offer assistance
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you may respond and offer assistance after obtaining permission from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
In the amateur radio service, it is permissible to broadcast:
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programming that originates from a broadcast undertaking
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commercially recorded material
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music that is picked up by your microphone
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Correct Answerradio communications required for the safety of life and property
An amateur radio operator in distress may:
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Correct Answeruse any means of radiocommunication
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only use bands for which the operator is authorized
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only use Morse code communications on internationally recognized emergency channels
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use any means of radiocommunication, but only on internationally recognized emergency channels
During a disaster, when may an amateur radio station make transmissions necessary to meet essential communication needs and assist relief operations?
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Only when the local emergency net is activated
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When normal communication systems are working but are not convenient
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Never, only official emergency stations may transmit in a disaster
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Correct AnswerWhen normal communication systems are overloaded, damaged or disrupted
Amateurs have a long history of handling communication when normal systems (e.g., telephone) are unavailable. When communications systems are restored, amateurs must return to the "no business" rule.
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What transmitter power limitations must be observed by an amateur radio operator in distress?
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750 watts carrier power
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Correct AnswerNo limitations
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2250 watts PEP
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1000 watts DC input
What is expected of operators NOT directly involved in a disaster relief net?
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Limit operation to narrow bandwidth digital modes
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Correct AnswerAvoid needless transmissions on or near the net frequency
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Choose another band with a shorter distance reach
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Defer communications until net activity is less intense
A 'net' (short for network) is a time and frequency where a given activity is conducted. Traffic is directed by a 'net control station'.
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When may amateur radio operators handle messages from recognized public service agencies?
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Correct AnswerDuring peace time, civil emergencies and exercises
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When data modes are used exclusively
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When operators have an Advanced Qualification
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When special authorization has been obtained from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
When are you permitted to interfere with another station's transmissions?
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When you both wish to contact the same station
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When the other station is interfering with your transmission
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When the other station is not operating in accordance with the Radiocommunication Regulations
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Correct AnswerWhen your station is directly involved with a distress situation
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