WSCK694 Posted June 8 Report Posted June 8 Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the squelch control on a GMRS radio? A) To adjust the volume of your neighbor's lawn mower. To ensure your radio only receives messages from extraterrestrials. C) To mute the radio whenever you hear a frequency you don’t like. D) To eliminate background noise so you can hear important transmissions. Correct Answer: D Question 2: What should you do if you accidentally transmit on a GMRS frequency without a license? A) Immediately confess your sins to your radio and hope for forgiveness. Send an apology letter to the FCC written in Morse code. C) Change your name and move to a remote island. D) Politely say, "Oops, my bad," and switch to the correct channel. Correct Answer: D Question 3: If your GMRS radio suddenly stops working, what is the first troubleshooting step you should take? A) Blame it on solar flares and give up. Consult a psychic to determine the problem. C) Check to make sure it's plugged in. D) Replace the batteries or check the power source. Correct Answer: D Question 4: What is the recommended method for increasing the range of your GMRS radio? A) Yell louder into the microphone. Attach a giant satellite dish to your roof. C) Stand on top of your car while transmitting. D) Use a higher gain antenna and ensure your radio is functioning properly. Correct Answer: D Question 5: What is the proper way to respond if someone asks you to "QSL" on a GMRS frequency? A) Tell them you don't understand French. Say, "Sure, I'll send you some stamps." C) Laugh and say, "Good one, but we’re not on HAM radio." D) Confirm that you received their message. Correct Answer: D Question 6: What is the best way to ensure privacy on a GMRS channel? A) Use a secret code that only your dog understands. Whisper very quietly into the microphone. C) Use CTCSS/DCS tones to reduce interference from other users. D) Encrypt your transmissions with top-secret government algorithms. Correct Answer: C Question 7: What should you do if you hear a distress call on a GMRS channel? A) Pretend you didn't hear it and change the channel. Respond by asking if they need a pizza delivery. C) Ignore it because you're not a licensed HAM operator. D) Offer assistance and notify the appropriate authorities if necessary. Correct Answer: D Question 8: Why is it important to keep your GMRS conversations brief and to the point? A) So you have more time to binge-watch TV shows. To avoid annoying other users who are waiting to use the channel. C) Because the FCC has a secret time limit on all conversations. D) Because long conversations drain the battery faster. Correct Answer: B BoxCar, WRQC527, Sonicgott and 1 other 2 2 Quote
Socalgmrs Posted June 8 Report Posted June 8 I hope question 6 is a joke….. this belongs in the lies post There is zero privacy on gmrs Tones are not in any way private EVERYONE can hear everything you say tones or not I get asked this question multiple times a week Why are my “privacy” tones not working? People can hear everything I say! Question 6: What is the best way to ensure privacy on a GMRS channel? A) Use a secret code that only your dog understands. Whisper very quietly into the microphone. C) Use CTCSS/DCS tones to reduce interference from other users. D) Encrypt your transmissions with top-secret government algorithms. Correct Answer: C WRUE915 1 Quote
WRQC527 Posted June 8 Report Posted June 8 1 hour ago, WRXP381 said: I hope question 6 is a joke It's a serious question. I missed it the first time I took the test, as well as several other questions. It took me three attempts before I finally passed with the required 62.5% correct. Quote
WRUI365 Posted June 8 Report Posted June 8 People going to start calling me a smarty pants smartass. I aced this thing, I got nothing right and still got my license. Now to take over the world with a penny and a pen. Quote
SteveShannon Posted June 8 Report Posted June 8 7 hours ago, WRXP381 said: I hope question 6 is a joke….. this belongs in the lies post There is zero privacy on gmrs Tones are not in any way private EVERYONE can hear everything you say tones or not I get asked this question multiple times a week Why are my “privacy” tones not working? People can hear everything I say! Question 6: What is the best way to ensure privacy on a GMRS channel? A) Use a secret code that only your dog understands. Whisper very quietly into the microphone. C) Use CTCSS/DCS tones to reduce interference from other users. D) Encrypt your transmissions with top-secret government algorithms. Correct Answer: C There’s a difference between privacy and secrecy. Secrecy is when people don’t know what you’re doing. Privacy is often used to mean that, but can also mean that you reduce the chances of being disturbed or interrupted. The way the question was answered in the “test” makes it obvious that’s the meaning the OP intended. That’s why there’s a classification level of “Top Secret“ but not “Top Private.” kirk5056 and WRUU653 2 Quote
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