T7B: Satellite operation, Doppler shift, satellite sub bands, LEO, orbit calculation, split frequency operation, operating protocols, AMSAT, ISS communications
T7B01:
What class of license is required to use amateur satellites?
Any amateur whose license allows them to transmit on the satellite uplink frequency
Only Extra class licensees can use amateur radio satellites
General or higher class licensees who have a satellite operator certification
Only persons who are AMSAT members and who have paid their dues
T7B02:
How much power should you use to transmit when using an amateur satellite?
The minimum amount of power needed to complete the contact
The maximum power of your transmitter
No more than half the rating of your linear amplifier
Never more than 1 watt
T7B03:
What is something you can do when using an amateur radio satellite?
Talk to amateur radio operators in other countries
Listen to the Space Shuttle
Get global positioning information
Make autopatch calls
T7B04:
Who may make contact with an astronaut on the International Space Station using amateur radio frequencies?
Any amateur with a Technician or higher class license
Only members of amateur radio clubs at NASA facilities
Only the astronaut's family members who are hams
You cannot talk to the ISS on amateur radio frequencies
T7B05:
What is a satellite beacon?
A signal that contains information about a satellite
The primary transmit antenna on the satellite
An indicator light that that shows where to point your antenna
A reflective surface on the satellite
T7B06:
What should you use to determine when you can access an amateur satellite?
A satellite tracking program
A GPS receiver
A field strength meter
A telescope
T7B07:
What is Doppler shift?
A change in signal frequency caused by motion through space
A change in the satellite orbit
A mode where the satellite receives signals on one band and transmits on another
A special digital communications mode for some satellites
T7B08:
What is the name of the group that coordinates the building and/or launch of the largest number of amateur radio satellites?
AMSAT
NSA
USOC
FCC
T7B09:
What is a satellite sub-band?
A portion of a band where satellite operations are permitted
A special frequency for talking to submarines
A frequency range limited to Extra Class licensees
An obsolete term that has no meaning
T7B10:
What is the satellite sub-band on 70-CM?
435 to 438 MHz
420 to 450 MHz
440 to 450 MHz
432 to 433 MHz
T7B11:
What do the initials LEO tell you about an amateur satellite?
The satellite is in a Low Earth Orbit
The satellite battery is in Low Energy Operation mode
The satellite is performing a Lunar Ejection Orbit maneuver
The satellite uses Light Emitting Optics
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