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Ham Radio Interest Trivia Quiz

A few questions that might pique your interest in the Amateur (HAM) radio hobby.

A multiple-choice quiz by tjshelton. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tjshelton

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,767

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What do the Amateur Radio Stations NA1SS and RS0ISS have in common? Hint

They are located at the geographic North and South poles, respectively.

They made the first contact between Russian and the United States

They are both located on the International Space Station

They are both owned by Steven Spielberg

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following musicians is NOT or was NOT an Amateur Radio (HAM) Operator? Hint

Jim Croce

Alice Cooper

Joe Walsh

Ronnie Milsap

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is Yuri Gagarin, Amateur Callsign: UA1LO, famous for?
Hint

He was the first Amateur Radio Operator in the Soviet Union.

He was a pilot shot down while flying a U-2 spy plane over the Soviet Union.

He was the first cosmonaut and the first human in space.

He is the back-up singer for the band U-2.

4. Per the United States Federal Communications Commission, the Amateur Radio Service has a fundamental purpose which is expressed in five principles. Which of the following is NOT one of these principles? Hint

Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.

Recognition of the value of Amateur Radio as a Hobby and Social Activity.

Continuation and extension of the amateur's proven ability to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.

Continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Dr. Owen K. Garriott (Amateur Callsign: W5LFL) famous for? Hint

He lost his life while monitoring Mount St. Helens during its eruption.

He was the first Amateur Operator (HAM) to operate from space.

He used Amateur Radio (HAM) to organize disaster relief following the Earthquake in Haiti.

He made the first trans-pacific contact using Amateur (HAM) radio.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following would generally be considered a QRP power level? Hint

25 Watts

5 Watts

100 Watts

1,500 Watts

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is required to become an Amateur (HAM) radio operator in the United States? Hint

Pass an FCC license test, which covers "basic regulations, operating practices and electronics theory"

Be at least 18 years old

Have a degree in Electronics Engineering

All three of these

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Question 8 of 10

8. Due to possible conflict-of-interest, politicians and journalists are NOT allowed to be Amateur Radio (HAM) operators. Hint

True - Neither politicians or journalists may be issued an Amateur Radio License.

False - Journalists and Politicians may be issued an Amateur Radio License.

False - Politicians may not be issued an Amateur Radio License

False - Journalists may not be issued an Amateur Radio License

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Question 9 of 10

9. Among the ranks of Amateur Radio (HAM) enthusiasts, are many royals. Which of the following is NOT (or was NOT) a Ham? Hint

King Juan Carlos of Spain

King Hussein of Jordan

Prince Talal of Saudi Arabia

Queen Elizabeth II of England

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the U.S., in order to become an Amateur Radio Operator (HAM) one must pass a Morse Code test at how many words per minute (WPM)?
Hint

5 WPM

20 WPM

13 WPM

Morse Code is not required to become an Amateur Radio (HAM) operator

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do the Amateur Radio Stations NA1SS and RS0ISS have in common?

Answer: They are both located on the International Space Station

Amateur Callsigns in use on the International Space Station include NA1SS, RS0ISS, RZ3DZR, DP0ISS, and OR4ISS.
Reference: http://www.rac.ca/ariss/

2. Which of the following musicians is NOT or was NOT an Amateur Radio (HAM) Operator?

Answer: Alice Cooper

Ronnie Milsap holds the callsign WB4KCG, Joe Walsh holds the callsign WB6ACU, and Jim Croce was WN3OQW.

3. What is Yuri Gagarin, Amateur Callsign: UA1LO, famous for?

Answer: He was the first cosmonaut and the first human in space.

Many Soviet/Russian Cosmonauts and American Astronauts have been Amateur Radio Operators. Yuri Gagarin (UA1LO), a Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union, was the first human in space, his flight taking place on April 21st, 1961.

Answer: Recognition of the value of Amateur Radio as a Hobby and Social Activity.

The FCC recognizes the value of Amateur Radio: in providing emergency communications, in advancement of the radio art, in advancing skills in both the communication and technical phases of the art, in expansion of the existing reservoir within the amateur radio service of trained operators, technicians, and electronics experts, and in continuation and extension of the amateur's unique ability to enhance international goodwill. Amateur Radio is not officially recognized as either a Hobby or Social Activity, but as people with a common interest will, Hams gather together to socialize and exchange technical knowledge in clubs and societies the world over.

5. What is Dr. Owen K. Garriott (Amateur Callsign: W5LFL) famous for?

Answer: He was the first Amateur Operator (HAM) to operate from space.

Dr. Owen Garriott (PhD) has flown on Skylab-3, spending 60 days (a record at the time, doubling the previous record) in space in 1973. His next space mission was aboard Spacelab-1 for 10 days in 1983. During this mission (STS-9) Dr. Garriott, an amateur radio operator for over 40 years, was the first astronaut to take a ham radio into space.

Garriott said. "In my spare time only, I managed to hold up an antenna to the window and to talk to amateurs on Earth."

Since that time, Amateur radio has been included on almost every American spaceflight, and is currently in use on the International Space Station.

6. Which of the following would generally be considered a QRP power level?

Answer: 5 Watts

Many hams use very low power, known as "QRP" and sometime as little as 50 milliwatts (0.05 W), for worldwide communications.

7. What is required to become an Amateur (HAM) radio operator in the United States?

Answer: Pass an FCC license test, which covers "basic regulations, operating practices and electronics theory"

To become a HAM you must pass an FCC license test, which covers "basic regulations, operating practices and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Morse code is not required for this license." (Reference: www.arrl.org) A degree is not required and many children under ten years old have passed the test and become Amateur Radio Operators.

8. Due to possible conflict-of-interest, politicians and journalists are NOT allowed to be Amateur Radio (HAM) operators.

Answer: False - Journalists and Politicians may be issued an Amateur Radio License.

Politicians who are or were Hams include former US Senator and Presidential Candidate Barry Goldwater (K7UGA) and Former Governor of New York George Pataki (K2ZCZ). Journalists who are or were Hams include Walter Cronkite (KB2GSD) and David French (N4KET).

9. Among the ranks of Amateur Radio (HAM) enthusiasts, are many royals. Which of the following is NOT (or was NOT) a Ham?

Answer: Queen Elizabeth II of England

King Hussein held the callsign JY1, Prince Talal held the callsign of SU1VN, and King Juan Calos held the callsign of EA0JC.

10. In the U.S., in order to become an Amateur Radio Operator (HAM) one must pass a Morse Code test at how many words per minute (WPM)?

Answer: Morse Code is not required to become an Amateur Radio (HAM) operator

In 2007, the FCC dropped the Morse requirement for all license classes. Since then, the number of new U.S. hams has increased dramatically.

Source: Author tjshelton

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