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Subelement ZLA

Regulatory Matters

Section ZLA01

Regulations

The Amateur Service may be briefly defined as

  • a private radio service for personal gain and public benefit
  • a public radio service used for public service communications
  • Correct Answer
    a radiocommunication service for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication and technical investigation
  • a private radio service intended only for emergency communications
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The organisation responsible for the International Radio Regulations is the

  • European Radiocommunications Office
  • United Nations
  • Correct Answer
    International Telecommunication Union
  • European Telecommunication Standards Institute
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New Zealand's views on international radio regulatory matters are coordinated by the

  • New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART)
  • Correct Answer
    Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
  • International Amateur Radio Union (IARU)
  • Prime Minister's Office

Correct answer: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE)

International radio regulatory matters (such as ITU spectrum allocations) are handled at the government level.

In New Zealand, the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (through Radio Spectrum Management) represents national interests in international regulatory forums.

  • NZART is a national amateur organisation but does not set international policy.
  • The IARU represents amateur interests globally but does not speak for NZ government policy.
  • The Prime Minister’s Office is not responsible for spectrum regulation.

Therefore, New Zealand's views on international radio regulatory matters are coordinated by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.

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For regulatory purposes the world is divided into regions each with different radio spectrum allocations. New Zealand is in

  • Region 1
  • Region 2
  • Correct Answer
    Region 3
  • Region 4

Correct answer: Region 3

For international radio regulation, the ITU divides the world into three regions.

New Zealand is located in Region 3, which includes:

  • Asia

  • Australia

  • the Pacific region

  • Region 1 covers Europe, Africa, and parts of the Middle East.

  • Region 2 covers the Americas.

  • There is no Region 4 in the ITU allocation system.

Therefore, New Zealand is in Region 3.

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The prime document for the administration of the Amateur Service in New Zealand is the

  • Correct Answer
    New Zealand Radiocommunications Regulations
  • Broadcasting Act
  • Radio Amateur's Handbook
  • minutes of the International Telecommunication Union meetings
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The administration of the Amateur Service in New Zealand is by

  • Correct Answer
    Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment Radio Spectrum Management Group
  • the Area Code administrators of New Zealand Post
  • the Radio Communications Division of the Ministry of Police
  • your local council public relations section

The administration of the Amateur Service in New Zealand is by: the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment Radio Spectrum Management Group

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An Amateur Station is a station

  • in the public radio service
  • using radiocommunications for a commercial purpose
  • using equipment for training new radiocommunications operators
  • Correct Answer
    in the Amateur Service
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A General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency can be inspected by an authorised officer from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment

  • Correct Answer
    at any time
  • on any business day
  • before 9 p.m.
  • only on public holidays
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The fundamental regulations controlling the Amateur Service are to be found in

  • Correct Answer
    the International Radio Regulations from the ITU
  • the Radio Amateur's Handbook
  • the NZART Callbook
  • on the packet radio bulletin-board

Correct answer: the International Radio Regulations from the ITU

The fundamental rules governing the Amateur Service are established internationally by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in the Radio Regulations.

These define:

  • the purpose of the Amateur Service
  • frequency allocations
  • operating principles

National authorities (such as MBIE/RSM in New Zealand) implement these regulations locally.

  • The Radio Amateur’s Handbook is a technical reference.
  • The NZART Callbook is a directory of callsigns.
  • Bulletin boards are for information exchange, not regulation.

Therefore, the fundamental regulations are found in the International Radio Regulations from the ITU.

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You must have a General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency to

  • transmit on public-service frequencies
  • retransmit shortwave broadcasts
  • repair radio equipment
  • Correct Answer
    transmit in bands allocated to the Amateur Service
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A New Zealand General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency allows you to operate

  • anywhere in the world
  • Correct Answer
    anywhere in New Zealand and in any other country that recognises the Certificate
  • within 50 km of your home station location
  • only at your home address
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With a General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency you may operate transmitters in your station

  • one at a time
  • one at a time, except for emergency communications
  • Correct Answer
    any number at one time
  • any number, so long as they are transmitting on different bands

Correct answer: any number at one time

Under New Zealand regulations, a holder of a General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency may operate more than one transmitter at the same time from their station.

There is no restriction requiring:

  • operation of only one transmitter
  • operation only during emergencies
  • operation only on different bands

The operator remains responsible for ensuring all transmissions comply with licence conditions.

Therefore, you may operate any number at one time.

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You must keep the following document at your amateur station

  • Correct Answer
    your General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency
  • a copy of the Rules and Regulations for the Amateur Service
  • a copy of the Radio Amateur's Handbook for instant reference
  • a chart showing the amateur radio bands
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An Amateur Station is one which is

  • Correct Answer
    operated by the holder of a General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency on the amateur radio bands
  • owned and operated by a person who is not engaged professionally in radio communications
  • used exclusively to provide two-way communication in connection with activities of amateur sporting organisations
  • used primarily for emergency communications during floods, earthquakes and similar disasters.
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If the qualified operator of an amateur radio station is absent overseas, the home station may be used by

  • any member of the immediate family to maintain contact with only the qualified operator
  • Correct Answer
    any person with an appropriate General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency
  • the immediate family to communicate with any amateur radio operator
  • the immediate family if a separate callsign for mobile use has been obtained by the absent operator
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All amateur stations, regardless of the mode of transmission used, must be equipped with

  • Correct Answer
    a reliable means for determining the operating radio frequency
  • a dummy antenna
  • an overmodulation indicating device
  • a dc power meter
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An amateur station may transmit unidentified signals

  • when making a brief test not intended for reception by anyone else
  • when conducted on a clear frequency when no interference will be caused
  • when the meaning of transmitted information must be obscured to preserve secrecy
  • Correct Answer
    never, such transmissions are not permitted
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You may operate your amateur radio station somewhere in New Zealand for short periods away from the location entered in the administration's database

  • only during times of emergency
  • only after giving proper notice to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
  • during an approved emergency practice
  • Correct Answer
    whenever you want to
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Before operating an amateur station in a motor vehicle, you must

  • give the Land Transport Authority the vehicle's licence plate number
  • inform the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
  • Correct Answer
    hold a current General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency
  • obtain an additional callsign
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An applicant for a New Zealand General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency must first qualify by meeting the appropriate examination requirements. Application may then be made by

  • anyone except a representative of a foreign government
  • Correct Answer
    only a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand
  • anyone except an employee of the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
  • anyone

Correct answer: only a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand

After meeting the examination requirements, an application for a New Zealand General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency may be made by a person who is:

  • a New Zealand citizen, or
  • a permanent resident of New Zealand

This reflects the eligibility requirements for obtaining an amateur radio operator qualification in New Zealand.

  • There is no exclusion based on foreign government representation.
  • Employment by the Ministry does not determine eligibility.
  • Not just anyone may apply without meeting residency or citizenship requirements.

Therefore, application may be made by only a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand.

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An amateur radio operator must have current New Zealand postal and email addresses so the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment

  • has a record of the location of each amateur station
  • can refund overpaid fees
  • can publish a callsign directory
  • Correct Answer
    can send mail to the operator
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If you transmit from another amateur's station, the person responsible for its proper operation is

  • both of you
  • the other amateur (the station�s owner)
  • Correct Answer
    you, the operator
  • the station owner, unless the station records show that you were the operator at the time

Correct answer: you, the operator

In amateur radio, the person actually operating the station is responsible for ensuring that all transmissions comply with regulations.

Even when using another amateur’s station:

  • the operator is responsible for correct operation

  • the operator must ensure compliance with licence conditions

  • The station owner is not responsible for your actions while you are operating.

  • Responsibility is not shared in this context.

Therefore, the person responsible is you, the operator.

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Your responsibility as a station operator is that you must

  • allow another amateur to operate your station upon request
  • be present whenever the station is operated
  • Correct Answer
    be responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the Radiocommunications Regulations
  • notify the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment if another amateur acts as the operator
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An amateur station must have a qualified operator

  • only when training another amateur
  • whenever the station receiver is operated
  • Correct Answer
    whenever the station is used for transmitting
  • when transmitting and receiving

Correct answer: whenever the station is used for transmitting

Regulations require that a qualified (licensed) operator be responsible for transmissions.

  • Receiving alone does not require a licence.
  • The key regulatory concern is control of transmitted signals.

Therefore, a qualified operator must be present whenever the station is used for transmitting.

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A log-book for recording stations worked

  • is compulsory for every amateur radio operator
  • Correct Answer
    is recommended for all amateur radio operators
  • must list all messages sent
  • must record time in UTC
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Unqualified persons in your family cannot transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment because they must

  • not use your equipment without your permission
  • Correct Answer
    hold a General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency before they are allowed to be operators
  • first know how to use the right abbreviations and Q signals
  • first know the right frequencies and emissions for transmitting
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Amateur radio repeater equipment and frequencies in New Zealand are co-ordinated by

  • the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
  • NZART branches in the main cities
  • repeater trustees
  • Correct Answer
    the NZART Frequency Management and Technical Advisory Group.
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A qualified operator of an amateur radio station may permit anyone to

  • operate the station under direct supervision
  • send business traffic to any other station.
  • Correct Answer
    pass brief comments of a personal nature provided no fees or other considerations are requested or accepted
  • use the station for Morse sending practice
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The minimum age for a person to hold a General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency is

  • 12 years
  • 16 years
  • 21 years
  • Correct Answer
    there is no age limit
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Which of the following operating arrangements allows a NZ citizen holding a General Amateur Operator�s Certificate of Competency and a call-sign to operate in many European countries

  • Correct Answer
    CEPT agreement
  • IARP agreement
  • ITU reciprocal license
  • All of these choices are correct
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The age when an amateur radio operator is required to surrender the General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency is

  • 65 years
  • 70 years
  • 75 years
  • Correct Answer
    there is no age limit
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Peak envelope power (PEP) output is the

  • Correct Answer
    average power output at the crest of the modulating cycle
  • total power contained in each sideband
  • carrier power output
  • transmitter power output on key-up condition
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The maximum power output permitted from an amateur station is

  • that needed to overcome interference from other stations
  • 30 watt PEP
  • Correct Answer
    specified in the amateur radio General User Radio Licence
  • 1000 watt mean power or 2000 watt PEP

The maximum power output permitted from an amateur station is: specified in the schedule attached to the amateur radio licence

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The transmitter power output for amateur stations at all times is

  • 25 watt PEP minimum output
  • that needed to overcome interference from other stations
  • 1000 watt PEP maximum
  • Correct Answer
    the minimum power necessary to communicate and within the terms of the amateur radio GURL
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You identify your amateur station by transmitting your

  • "handle"
  • Correct Answer
    callsign
  • first name and your location
  • full name
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This callsign could be allocated to an amateur radio operator in New Zealand

  • ZK-CKF
  • ZLC5
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    ZL2HF
  • ZMX4432
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The callsign of a New Zealand amateur radio station

  • Correct Answer
    is listed in the administration's database
  • can be any sequence of characters made-up by the operator
  • can never be changed
  • is changed annually
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These letters are generally used for the first letters in New Zealand amateur radio callsigns

  • ZS
  • Correct Answer
    ZL
  • VK
  • LZ
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The figures normally used in New Zealand amateur radio callsigns are

  • any two-digit number, 45 through 99
  • any two-digit number, 22 through 44
  • a single digit, 5 through 9
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    a single digit, 1 through 4
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Before re-issuing, a relinquished callsign is normally kept for

  • Correct Answer
    1 year
  • 2 years
  • 0 years
  • 5 years

Correct answer: 1 year

When an amateur radio callsign is relinquished in New Zealand, it is not made immediately available for reassignment.

A holding period of 1 year is applied before the callsign can be issued again. This helps to:

  • avoid confusion on the air

  • prevent accidental misidentification

  • allow administrative records and QSL activity to settle

  • 0 years would allow immediate reassignment and likely cause confusion.

  • 2 years and 5 years are longer than the required NZART/Radio Spectrum Management holding period.

Therefore, a relinquished callsign is normally kept for 1 year before reissue.

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A General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency authorises the use of

  • all amateur radio transmitting and receiving apparatus
  • a TV receiver
  • Correct Answer
    amateur radio transmitting apparatus only
  • marine mobile equipment

Correct answer: amateur radio transmitting apparatus only

A General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency authorises the holder to operate amateur radio transmitting equipment. The legal requirement exists because transmitting has the potential to cause interference and must be controlled by licensing.

Receiving radio signals does not require a certificate or licence, since receivers do not radiate RF energy and cannot interfere with other services. Anyone may legally own and use radio receivers.

  • all amateur radio transmitting and receiving apparatus is incorrect because the certificate is only required for transmitting, not receiving.
  • a TV receiver is unrelated to amateur radio licensing and requires no certificate.
  • marine mobile equipment requires a separate maritime qualification and licence.

Therefore, the certificate authorises the use of amateur radio transmitting apparatus only.

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General Amateur Operator Certificates of Competency and callsigns are issued pursuant to the Regulations by the

  • New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART)
  • Correct Answer
    Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment Approved Radio Examiners
  • Department of Internal Affairs
  • Prime Minister's Office

Correct answer: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment Approved Radio Examiners

In New Zealand, General Amateur Operator Certificates of Competency and callsigns are issued under the authority of the Regulations.

This function is carried out by Approved Radio Examiners (AREs) who are authorised by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

  • NZART supports amateur radio but does not issue certificates.
  • The Department of Internal Affairs is not responsible for radio licensing.
  • The Prime Minister’s Office is not involved.

Therefore, certificates and callsigns are issued by MBIE Approved Radio Examiners.

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To replace a written copy of your General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency you should

  • Apply to an Approved Radio Examiner to re-sit the examination
  • Download an application form from the Department of Internal Affairs website
  • Download an application form from the Ministry's website (or have an Approved Radio Examiner do this for you)
  • Correct Answer
    Download and print one from the official database (or have an Approved Radio Examiner do this for you)

Correct answer: Download and print one from the official database (or have an Approved Radio Examiner do this for you)

In New Zealand, amateur radio operator qualifications are recorded in the official licensing database.

If a written copy of your General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency is required, it can be obtained by downloading and printing it directly from the official database.

An Approved Radio Examiner (ARE) can also assist with this if needed.

  • It is not necessary to re-sit the examination.
  • The Department of Internal Affairs is not responsible for amateur licensing.
  • A separate application form from the Ministry is not required.

Therefore, a replacement certificate can be obtained by downloading and printing it from the official database.

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A General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency holder must advise permanent changes to postal and email addresses and update the official database records within

  • Correct Answer
    One Calendar month
  • 7 days
  • 10 days
  • one year

Correct answer: One Calendar month

In New Zealand, holders of an Amateur Operator Certificate must keep their contact details up to date in the official licensing database.

This includes:

  • postal address
  • email address

Any permanent changes must be notified and updated within one calendar month.

  • 7 days and 10 days are shorter than required.
  • One year is too long and would not meet regulatory requirements.

Therefore, updates must be made within one calendar month.

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A General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency

  • expires after 6 months
  • Correct Answer
    contains the unique callsign(s) to be used by that operator
  • is transferable
  • permits the transmission of radio waves
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A General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency is normally issued for

  • 1 year
  • 5 years
  • 10 years
  • Correct Answer
    life
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A licence that provides for a given class of radio transmitter to be used without requiring a licence in the owner�s own name is known as

  • a repeater licence
  • Correct Answer
    a general user radio licence
  • a beacon licence
  • a reciprocal licence

Correct answer: a general user radio licence

In New Zealand, a General User Radio Licence (GURL) allows certain classes of radio transmitters to be used without each individual user needing a licence in their own name.

Instead:

  • the licence applies to a class of devices and their permitted use
  • users must comply with the conditions specified in the GURL

Examples include devices such as:

  • Wi-Fi equipment

  • some low-power transmitters

  • A repeater licence applies to a specific repeater station.

  • A beacon licence applies to a specific beacon transmitter.

  • A reciprocal licence allows overseas amateurs to operate under certain conditions.

Therefore, this type of licence is a general user radio licence.

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The holder of a General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency may permit anyone to

  • use an amateur radio station to communicate with other radio amateurs
  • Correct Answer
    pass brief messages of a personal nature provided no fees or other consideration are requested or accepted
  • operate the amateur station under the supervision and in the presence of a qualified operator
  • take part in communications only if prior written permission is received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment

Correct answer: pass brief messages of a personal nature provided no fees or other consideration are requested or accepted

In New Zealand, amateur radio is intended for personal, non-commercial communication.

A certificate holder may permit others to pass brief personal messages using the station, provided:

  • no payment or reward is involved

  • the communication remains within amateur radio rules

  • Unqualified persons may not freely operate a station without meeting licensing conditions.

  • Formal permission from the Ministry is not required for such messages.

Therefore, the correct condition is that messages may be passed provided no fees or other consideration are requested or accepted.

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International communications on behalf of third parties may be transmitted by an amateur station only if

  • prior remuneration has been received
  • Correct Answer
    such communications have been authorised by the countries concerned
  • the communication is transmitted in secret code
  • English is used to identify the station at the end of each transmission
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The term "amateur third party communications" refers to

  • a simultaneous communication between three operators
  • the transmission of commercial or secret messages
  • Correct Answer
    messages to or on behalf of non-licensed people or organisations
  • none of the above

Correct answer: messages to or on behalf of non-licensed people or organisations

“Third party communications” in amateur radio refers to passing messages:

  • for someone who is not a licensed amateur
  • to another station, on their behalf

This is allowed under certain conditions, depending on regulations.

  • It does not mean three operators communicating simultaneously.
  • It does not involve commercial or secret messages.

Therefore, it refers to messages to or on behalf of non-licensed people or organisations.

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The Morse code signal SOS is sent by a station

  • with an urgent message
  • Correct Answer
    in grave and imminent danger and requiring immediate assistance
  • making a report about a shipping hazard
  • sending important weather information
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If you hear distress traffic and are unable to render assistance, you should

  • Correct Answer
    maintain watch until you are certain that assistance is forthcoming
  • enter the details in the log book and take no further action
  • take no action
  • tell all other stations to cease transmitting
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The transmission of messages in a secret code by the operator of an amateur station is

  • permitted when communications are transmitted on behalf of a government agency
  • permitted when communications are transmitted on behalf of third parties
  • permitted during amateur radio contests
  • Correct Answer
    not permitted except for control signals by the licensees of remote beacon or repeater stations

Correct answer: not permitted except for control signals by the licensees of remote beacon or repeater stations

Amateur radio regulations prohibit the transmission of messages in secret code or encryption.

The purpose of the Amateur Service is:

  • openness
  • self-training
  • technical investigation

The only exception is for control signals used to:

  • operate remote repeaters or beacons

  • It is not permitted for government, third-party, or contest use.

Therefore, secret coding is not permitted except for control signals.

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Messages from an amateur station in one of the following are expressly forbidden

  • ASCII
  • International No. 2 code
  • Baudot code
  • Correct Answer
    secret cipher
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The term "harmful interference" means

  • Correct Answer
    interference which obstructs or repeatedly interrupts radiocommunication services
  • an antenna system which accidentally falls on to a neighbour's property
  • a receiver with the audio volume unacceptably loud
  • interference caused by a station of a secondary service
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When interference to the reception of radiocommunications is caused by the operation of an amateur station, the station operator

  • Correct Answer
    must immediately comply with any action required by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment to prevent the interference
  • may continue to operate with steps taken to reduce the interference when the station operator can afford it
  • may continue to operate without restrictions
  • is not obligated to take any action
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An amateur radio operator may knowingly interfere with another radio communication or signal

  • when the operator of another station is acting in an illegal manner
  • when another station begins transmitting on a frequency you already occupy
  • Correct Answer
    never
  • when the interference is unavoidable because of crowded band conditions
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After qualifying and gaining a General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency you are permitted to

  • operate on any frequency in the entire radio spectrum
  • Correct Answer
    first operate for three months on amateur radio bands below 5 MHz and bands above 25 MHz to log fifty or more contacts
  • ignore published bandplans
  • make frequent tune-up transmissions at 10 MHz
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Morse code is permitted for use by

  • only operators who have passed a Morse code test
  • those stations with computers to decode it
  • Correct Answer
    any amateur radio operator
  • only those stations equipped for headphone reception
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As a New Zealand amateur radio operator you may communicate with

  • only amateur stations within New Zealand
  • only stations running more than 500w PEP output
  • only stations using the same transmission mode
  • Correct Answer
    other amateur stations world-wide
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As a New Zealand amateur radio operator you

  • must regularly operate using dry batteries
  • should use shortened antennas
  • Correct Answer
    may train for and support disaster relief activities
  • must always have solar-powered equipment in reserve
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Your General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency permits you to

  • work citizen band stations
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    establish and operate an earth station in the amateur satellite service
  • service commercial radio equipment over 1 kW output
  • re-wire fixed household electrical supply mains
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You hear a station using the callsign �VK3XYZ stroke ZL� on your local VHF repeater. This is

  • a callsign not authorised for use in New Zealand
  • a confused illegal operator
  • Correct Answer
    the station of an overseas visitor
  • probably an unlicensed person using stolen equipment

Correct answer: the station of an overseas visitor

A callsign like VK3XYZ/ZL indicates:

  • VK3XYZ → the operator’s home callsign (Australia)
  • /ZL → operating in New Zealand

This format is used by visiting amateur operators who are authorised to operate under reciprocal arrangements.

  • It is not illegal.
  • It does not indicate confusion or misuse.
  • It is standard international practice.

Therefore, it represents the station of an overseas visitor.

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The abbreviation �HF� refers to the radio spectrum between

  • 2 MHz and 10 MHz
  • Correct Answer
    3 MHz and 30 MHz
  • 20 MHz and 200 MHz
  • 30 MHz and 300 MHz
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Bandplans showing the transmission modes for New Zealand amateur radio bands are developed and published for the mutual respect and advantage of all operators

  • Correct Answer
    to ensure that your operations do not impose problems on other operators and that their operations do not impact on you
  • to keep experimental developments contained
  • to reduce the number of modes in any one band
  • to keep overseas stations separate from local stations
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The abbreviation �VHF� refers to the radio spectrum between

  • 2 MHz and 10 MHz
  • 3 MHz and 30 MHz
  • Correct Answer
    30 MHz and 300 MHz
  • 200 MHz and 2000 MHz
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An amateur radio operator must be able to

  • converse in the languages shown on the Certificate of Competency
  • read Morse code at 12 words-per-minute
  • monitor standard frequency transmissions
  • Correct Answer
    verify that transmissions are within an authorised frequency band
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An amateur station may be closed down at any time by

  • a demand from an irate neighbour experiencing television interference
  • Correct Answer
    a demand from an authorised official of the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment
  • an official from your local council
  • anyone until your aerials are made less unsightly
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A General Amateur Operator Certificate of Competency

  • can never be revoked
  • gives a waiver over copyright
  • Correct Answer
    does not confer on its holder a monopoly on the use of any frequency or band
  • can be readily transferred
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A person in distress

  • must use correct communication procedures
  • Correct Answer
    may use any means available to attract attention
  • must give position with a grid reference
  • must use allocated safety frequencies
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