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Ham Radio Interest

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Ham Radio Interest game quiz
"A few questions that might peak your interest in the Amateur (HAM) radio hobby."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



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


2. Which of the following musicians is NOT or was NOT an Amateur Radio (HAM) Operator?
    Ronnie Milsap
    Jim Croce
    Alice Cooper
    Joe Walsh


3. What is Yuri Gagarin, Amateur Callsign: UA1LO, famous for?
    He was a pilot shot down while flying a U-2 spy plane over the Soviet Union.
    He was the first Amateur Radio Operator in the Soviet Union.
    He is the back-up singer for the band U-2.
    He was the first cosmonaut and the first human in space.


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


5. What is Dr. Owen K. Garriott (Amateur Callsign: W5LFL) famous for?
    He made the first trans-pacific contact using Amateur (HAM) radio.
    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.


6. Which of the following would generally be considered a QRP power level?
    25 Watts
    1,500 Watts
    100 Watts
    5 Watts


7. What is required to become an Amateur (HAM) radio operator in the United States?
    Have a degree in Electronics Engineering
    All three of these
    Be at least 18 years old
    Pass an FCC license test, which covers "basic regulations, operating practices and electronics theory"


8. Due to possible conflict-of-interest, politicians and journalists are NOT allowed to be Amateur Radio (HAM) operators.
    False - Journalists and Politicians may be issued an Amateur Radio License.
    False - Politicians may not be issued an Amateur Radio License
    True - Neither politicians or journalists may be issued an Amateur Radio License.
    False - Journalists may not be issued an Amateur Radio License


9. Among the ranks of Amateur Radio (HAM) enthusiasts, are many royals. Which of the following is NOT (or was NOT) a Ham?
    Queen Elizabeth II of England
    Prince Talal of Saudi Arabia
    King Juan Carlos of Spain
    King Hussein of Jordan


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)?
    5 WPM
    Morse Code is not required to become an Amateur Radio (HAM) operator
    13 WPM
    20 WPM


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