T1B - FCC Rules, descriptions and definitions for the Amateur Radio Service
Technician Class
Frequency allocations; Emission modes; Spectrum sharing; Transmissions near band edges; Contacting the International Space Station; Power output
12 questions | Updated: Feb 19, 2026
Which of the following frequency ranges are available for phone operation by Technician licensees?
Which of the following U.S. amateur radio operators are allowed to contact the International Space Station (ISS) on VHF bands?
Which frequency is in the 6-meter amateur band?
Which amateur band includes 146.52 MHz?
Which of the following bands include frequencies where Technicians are authorized to use digital modes such as FT8?
On which HF bands does a Technician class operator have phone privileges?
Which of the following VHF/UHF band segments are limited to CW only?
How are US amateurs restricted in segments of bands where the Amateur Radio Service is secondary?
Why should you not set your transmit frequency to be exactly at the edge of an amateur band or sub-band?
Where may SSB phone be used in amateur bands above 50 MHz?
What is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators in their HF band segments?
Except for some specific restrictions, what is the maximum peak envelope power output for Technician class operators using frequencies above 30 MHz?