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Friday, March 12, 2010 
 

Status Definitions

If a call sign appears in the status column then that indicates that the applicant was awarded the indicated call sign. If a call sign does not appear in the status column then it will contain a word or letters as defined below.

WordDefinition
GrantedThe application was granted by the FCC.
DeniedThe application was denied by the FCC.
WithdrawnThe applicant has withdrawn his application for this call sign.
ActiveThe requested call sign is currently an active call sign and the application will be denied by the FCC.
In WaitThe requested call sign is currently in the required two-year wait or the application was filed while the call sign was in the two-year wait and unless the applicant is a former holder the call sign will be denied by the FCC.
Invalid The requested call sign does not adhere to the rules for currently available US call signs from which to choose, as explained on the FCC's "Call Sign Availability" web page, which you can view by clicking here.  The request for this call sign will be denied by the FCC.  You can get a list of requested invalid call signs and the rule the request is in violation of by clicking here.
 
LetterDefinition
P Application is in the Pending Level 2 phase of the application process, which simply means it is waiting for the required 18 to 20 day wait to be completed before final processing can occur. Please check the estimated process date column for when this should happen.
F Applicant applied as a former primary station holder, close relative of former holder, former club station holder or club station with consent of close relative of former holder of the call.
$ Applicant has paid the required fee.
General Exam
Question: G1C01

Question: What is the maximum transmitting power an amateur station may use on 3690 kHz?

A. 200 watts PEP output

B. 1000 watts PEP output

C. 1500 watts PEP output

D. The minimum power necessary to carry out the desired communications, with a maximum of 2000 watts PEP output

Correct Answer: A


For more questions that might appear on an Amateur Radio License Test, click on the "practice exams" link on the left panel.