Technician 2022-2026T1B01
Which of the following frequency ranges are available for phone operation by Technician licensees?
C
Answer
FCC rules, station licensing, and operator duties
Type
A
28.050 MHz to 28.150 MHz
B
28.100 MHz to 28.300 MHz
C
28.300 MHz to 28.500 MHz
D
28.500 MHz to 28.600 MHz
Answer Notes
Technician class licensees are granted limited privileges on the 10-meter band, which is the only HF (High Frequency) band where Technicians have voice (phone) privileges. Specifically, they are allowed to use SSB (Single Sideband) phone between 28.300 MHz and 28.500 MHz.
The frequencies below 28.300 MHz on the 10-meter band (such as 28.000 to 28.300 MHz) are restricted to CW (Morse code) and data operations for Technicians.
Options suggesting frequencies above 28.500 MHz are incorrect because those are allocated to General and Amateur Extra class operators. Remembering the exact window of 28.300 to 28.500 MHz is essential for Technician HF voice operation.
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