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General Class

Intermediate license providing expanded HF privileges. Covers more advanced operating procedures, radio wave propagation, and circuit theory. 35 questions, 26 needed to pass.

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G9C07

What does “front-to-back ratio” mean in reference to a Yagi antenna?

G9C08

What is meant by the “main lobe” of a directive antenna?

G9C09

In free space, how does the gain of two three-element, horizontally polarized Yagi antennas spaced vertically 1/2 wavelength apart typically compare to the gain of a single three-element Yagi?

G9C10

Which of the following can be adjusted to optimize forward gain, front-to-back ratio, or SWR bandwidth of a Yagi antenna?

G9C11

What is a beta or hairpin match?

G9C12

Which of the following is a characteristic of using a gamma match with a Yagi antenna?

G9D01

Which of the following antenna types will be most effective as a near vertical incidence skywave (NVIS) antenna for short-skip communications on 40 meters during the day?

G9D02

What is the feed point impedance of an end-fed half-wave antenna?

G9D03

In which direction is the maximum radiation from a VHF/UHF “halo” antenna?

G9D04

What is the primary function of antenna traps?

G9D05

What is an advantage of vertically stacking horizontally polarized Yagi antennas?

G9D06

Which of the following is an advantage of a log-periodic antenna?

G9D07

Which of the following describes a log-periodic antenna?

G9D08

How does a “screwdriver” mobile antenna adjust its feed point impedance?

G9D09

What is the primary use of a Beverage antenna?

G9D10

In which direction or directions does an electrically small loop (less than 1/10 wavelength in circumference) have nulls in its radiation pattern?

G9D11

Which of the following is a disadvantage of multiband antennas?

G9D12

What is the common name of a dipole with a single central support?

G0A01

What is one way that RF energy can affect human body tissue?

G0A02

Which of the following is used to determine RF exposure from a transmitted signal?

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Content for General Class exam questions is based on official FCC Part 97 regulations and the NCVEC question pool.