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Lesson 1: Commission Rules

Lesson 1 of 10, syllabus topic E1. The exam asks 6 questions from this topic, one from each of its 6 groups.

The rules come first: Extra privileges, station restrictions, space and remote operation, and the volunteer examiner program.

What you will learn

  • E1A Frequency privileges; signal frequency range; automatic message forwarding; stations aboard ships or aircraft; power restriction on 630- and 2200-meter bands
  • E1B Station restrictions and special operations: restrictions on station location; general operating restrictions; spurious emissions; antenna structure restrictions; RACES operations
  • E1C Automatic and remote control; band-specific regulations; operating in and communicating with foreign countries; spurious emission standards; HF modulation index limit; band-specific rules
  • E1D Amateur Space and Earth stations; telemetry and telecommand rules; identification of balloon transmissions; one-way communications
  • E1E Volunteer examiner program: definitions; qualifications; preparation and administration of exams; reimbursement; accreditation; question pools; documentation requirements
  • E1F Miscellaneous rules: external RF power amplifiers; prohibited communications; spread spectrum; auxiliary stations; Canadian amateurs operating in the US; special temporary authority

1. Read

  1. License classes and privileges: Amateur ExtraHelps with E1A
  2. How to get your license: 3. Find an exam sessionHelps with E1E
  3. Rules on the air: Prohibited transmissionsHelps with E1F
  4. Band chart: LF, MF and HF, segment by segmentHelps with E1A
  5. Putting up antennas: Permits, HOAs and airportsHelps with E1B
  6. All 68 E1 questions with their answers and explanationsEvery group, with the rule or source behind each answer

2. Explore

  • Wavelength explorer

    Pick 20 m. At 14.2 MHz the explorer lists only Amateur Extra and Advanced licensees. The band chart reading shows every segment like this one, where the Extra license adds privileges.

3. Practice

Practice one group at a time. A group is ready when you have answered every one of its questions and learned at least 80 percent of them; a question counts as learned when your last three answers to it were correct. To review quickly, go through this lesson’s questions as flashcards.

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