TCI-T8B: Preparation for emergency operations, safety of life and property, using ham radio at civic events, compensation prohibited
TCI-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
TCI-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
TCI-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
TCI-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 licence only allows you to use the frequencies authorized to your class of licence
When you have permission from the owner of the set
When you have permission from a police officer on the scene
TCI-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
TCI-T8B10:
What should you do if a reporter asks to use your amateur radio transceiver to make a news report?
Advise them that the MOC 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
TCI-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
|
Color key:
|
|
● = Unseen
|
|
● = Weak
|
|
● = Review
|
|
● = Learned
|
|
● = Incorrect answer
|
