T8B: Preparation for emergency operations, RACES/ARES, safety of life and property, using ham radio at civic events, compensation prohibited
T8B01:
What can you do to be prepared for an emergency situation where your assistance might be needed?
All of these answers are correct
Check at least twice a year to make sure you have all of your emergency response equipment and know where it is
Make sure you have a way to run your equipment if there is a power failure in your area
Participate in drills that test your ability to set up and operate in the field
T8B02:
When may you use your amateur station to transmit a "SOS" or "MAYDAY" signal?
When there is immediate threat to human life or property
Only when you are transmitting from a ship at sea
Only at 15 and 30 minutes after the hour
When the National Weather Service has announced a weather warning
T8B03:
What is the primary function of RACES in relation to emergency activities?
RACES organizations are restricted to serving local, state, and federal government emergency management agencies
RACES supports agencies like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and National Weather Service
RACES supports the National Traffic System
RACES is a part of the National Emergency Warning System
T8B04:
What is the primary function of ARES in relation to emergency activities?
ARES supports agencies like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and National Weather Service
ARES organizations are restricted to serving local, state, and federal government emergency management agencies
ARES groups work only with local school districts
ARES supports local National Guard units
T8B05:
What organization must you register with before you can participate in RACES activities?
The responsible civil defense organization
A local amateur radio club
A local racing organization
The Federal Communications Commission
T8B06:
What is necessary before you can join an ARES group?
You must have an amateur radio license
You are required to join the ARRL
You must have an amateur radio license and have Red Cross CPR training
You must register with a civil defense organization
T8B07:
What could be used as an alternate source of power to operate radio equipment during emergencies?
All of these answers are correct
The battery in a car or truck
A bicycle generator
A portable solar panel
T8B08:
When can you use non-amateur frequencies or equipment to call for help in a situation involving immediate danger to life or property?
In a genuine emergency you may use any means at your disposal to call for help on any frequency
Never; your license only allows you to use the frequencies authorized to your class of license
When you have permission from the owner of the set
When you have permission from a police officer on the scene
T8B09:
Why should casual conversation between stations during a public service event be avoided?
Idle chatter may interfere with important traffic
Such chatter is often interesting to bystanders
Other listeners might overhear personal information
You might have to change batteries more often
T8B10:
What should you do if a reporter asks to use your amateur radio transceiver to make a news report?
Advise them that the FCC prohibits such use
Allow the use but give your call sign every 10 minutes
Tell them it is OK as long as you do not receive compensation
Tell the reporter that you must approve the material beforehand
T8B11:
When can you use a modified amateur radio transceiver to transmit on the local fire department frequency?
In a genuine emergency you may use any means at your disposal to call for help on any frequency
When you are helping the Fire Department raise money
Only when the Fire Department is short of regular equipment
When the local Fire Chief has given written permission
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