CRAC Bilingual Manual: Lawful Establishment and Operation | 业余无线电台的法定设置与使用 (36 questions)

The necessary step for lawfully establishing and operating an amateur radio station is:

1. Ato apply to the radio management authority in accordance with the Measures for the Administration of Amateur Radio Stations (《业余无线电台管理办法》) and obtain an amateur radio station license
2. Bto join a designated amateur radio civil organization and handle the application per its rules
3. Cto be approved by the amateur radio association or radio sports association
4. Dto be approved by one’s work unit or neighborhood committee

The statutory purpose of an amateur radio station is:

1. Afor intercommunication, technical research, and self-training
2. Bfor citizens to conduct communications about personal life affairs in their spare time
3. Cfor citizens’ leisure and entertainment in spare time
4. Dfor private car owners or related organizations as a driving-safety aid and travel pastime

When applying to establish and operate an amateur radio station equipped with multiple transmitting devices, you should:

1. Atreat it as one amateur station, assign one call sign, but have all devices inspected with their parameters recorded in the station license
2. Btreat it as one station with one call sign, but only one device needs inspection and recording
3. Ctreat each device as a separate station, assign each its own call sign, and inspect and record each
4. Dtreat it as one station with one call sign, but inspect and record only one device per band

The essential technical measure for an amateur repeater is:

1. Aassign a dedicated person to monitor and manage it, equip effective remote-control means, and ensure transmission can be promptly stopped if harmful interference is caused
2. Btechnical encryption to prevent amateur stations not permitted by the settor from using the repeater
3. Craise transmit power as much as possible to suppress other strong in-coverage interference
4. Dinstall a hot-standby system to guarantee uninterrupted operation

A group has lawfully established an amateur repeater. The correct practice is:

1. Ato provide equal service to all amateur radio stations within its coverage area, and to publish the technical parameters needed to use the repeater
2. Bsince the settor funded and maintains it, it is for use only by stations permitted by the settor
3. Csince the settor funded and maintains it, it is for the group’s members first, and others only when idle
4. Dto require all in-coverage stations to pay maintenance costs, otherwise they may not use it

The principle for choosing the same-band transmit/receive offset of a 144 MHz or 430 MHz analog FM amateur repeater is:

1. Aadopt the amateur standard offset, i.e., 600 kHz on the 144 MHz band and 5 MHz on the 430 MHz band
2. Buse a non-standard offset as much as possible to block ordinary amateurs from using it
3. Cfrequently change the offset to reduce occupancy
4. Dfreely choose any offset within the amateur bands in the national Radio Frequency Allocation Regulations

The radio transmitting equipment used by an amateur radio station must meet the following conditions: (Choose all that apply.)

1. Acommercial equipment should have obtained type approval in accordance with the law, and the frequency range on the type-approval certificate includes the amateur service bands
2. Bself-made, modified, or assembled equipment should comply with national standards and national radio management regulations, and its transmitting frequency range is limited to amateur service bands
3. Cself-made, modified, or assembled equipment is unrestricted
4. Dforeign commercial equipment only needs to meet prevailing international technical standards

“I am not an amateur radio operator; I applied for a station just for driving convenience and don’t need to follow amateur radio rules.” This statement:

1. Ais wrong, and also shows failure to meet the station-establishment condition of being “familiar with radio management regulations”
2. Bhas some merit — since there is a driving-communication need, regulation should cater to personal needs
3. Chas some merit — as long as rules are followed, amateur stations may be used by non-amateurs
4. Dit is hard to say right or wrong; the definition of an amateur station can vary by person

An amateur operator hears what is clearly man-made interfering transmission from a non-amateur station on an amateur-only frequency, and presses the microphone to lecture that transmitter about radio regulations. The correct comment on this behavior is:

1. AWrong; it violates the rule that “an amateur radio station may only be used for intercommunication, technical research, and self-training”
2. BCorrect, but since there is interference, it is not encouraged
3. CCorrect; seizing the chance to publicize regulations should be encouraged
4. DCorrect; but one should be patient in attitude and polite in language

Retransmitting broadcast stations, internet chat, telephone calls, or other stations’ contact signals through an amateur radio station — the nature of this behavior is:

1. Aa wrongful act; it violates the rule that “an amateur radio station may only be used for intercommunication, technical research, and self-training,” because the party generating the information is not an amateur radio station
2. Ba correct act; since you can communicate, there is no need to restrict what you put into the microphone
3. Cif the purpose is technical debugging using the forwarded signal as a test signal, it is normal behavior
4. Dnot exactly wrong but not worth encouraging

An amateur station relays messages for other persons, units, or organizations during communication. The correct comment on this practice is:

1. Aan illegal act; it violates the rule that “an amateur radio station may only be used for intercommunication, technical research, and self-training”
2. Bas long as the content does not violate the prohibitions of the amateur radio regulations, it is lawful
3. Cas long as the relaying is unpaid, it is lawful
4. Das long as the information is public-interest and beneficial to society, it is lawful

An amateur radio association broadcasts public-interest notices and technical-training lectures to its members during transmissions, but without the approval of the relevant radio management authority. The correct comment on this practice is:

1. Aan illegal act; it violates the rule that “without approval, an amateur radio station may not broadcast, in any manner, or transmit broadcast-type signals”
2. Bas long as the notice or lecture helps improve local amateurs’ technical skill, it cannot be counted as illegal
3. Cas long as it helps local amateur emergency-communication training, it cannot be counted as illegal
4. Das long as it publicizes amateur radio management knowledge, it cannot be counted as illegal

The correct practice regarding the language used during amateur radio communications is:

1. AAt all times, use plain language or abbreviations and shorthand recognized by the amateur radio community
2. BYou may use newly coined abbreviations or jargon that, while not universal among all hams, have some intelligibility within certain ham circles
3. CLanguage should be innovative; you may use self-created special abbreviations which, though initially like code, will become plain language with repeated use
4. DIt is advisable to use rare languages or dialects to make it hard for amateur stations other than the intended party to understand, so as to reduce calls and interruptions from other stations

May a person who possesses the operating-technical capability prescribed by the national radio management authority and holds a legally valid certificate, but has not yet been approved to establish their own amateur station, operate a transmitter at an amateur station? The answer is:

1. AYes. Use the call sign of the station being operated; the station’s licensee is responsible for any harmful interference caused by improper operation
2. BYes. Since you have no call sign, you may only use a temporarily self-made call sign or substitute your name for the call sign in communications
3. CNo
4. DMinors may, adults may not

Persons who have not obtained the corresponding amateur radio station license or the corresponding operating-technical capability may, for the purpose of improving their amateur radio operating skills, conduct transmitting-operation practice on another person’s lawfully established amateur station. What conditions must be observed? (Choose all that apply.)

1. AThe transmitting-operation practice shall be supervised and guided on-site by the station’s licensee or its technical person in charge
2. BThe frequency range and transmit power used shall be within the scope determined by a Class B amateur radio operator-capability verification certificate
3. CThe frequency range and transmit power used shall not exceed the scope determined by the amateur radio operator-capability verification certificate lawfully held by the on-site supervising and guiding person
4. DA person who has not yet obtained a valid certificate of operating-technical capability may under no circumstances conduct transmitting operation

The legal responsibility that an amateur radio station licensee bears for their radio transmitting equipment is:

1. AThey shall ensure that their radio transmitting equipment is in normal working condition, so as to avoid causing harmful interference to other radio services
2. BThey shall ensure their radio transmitting equipment is updated to the most advanced models, setting an example of seeking novelty for other amateur stations
3. CThey shall ensure their radio transmitting equipment reaches maximum transmit power, to overcome interference from other radio services
4. DThey shall ensure their radio transmitting equipment is frequently kept in operating condition, to raise the effective occupancy of amateur frequencies

The rule that an amateur radio operator must follow when using amateur radio receiving equipment is:

1. AThey must not receive signals unrelated to the amateur service and the amateur-satellite service
2. BSo long as no radio interference to other services is caused, there is no restriction on receiving radio signals
3. CAs long as it is not discovered, any radio signal may be received
4. DSo long as it is out of personal interest in information and does not involve profit, any radio signal may be received

When an amateur radio operator inadvertently receives information from non-amateur and non-amateur-satellite services, the rule to follow is:

1. AIt must not be disseminated or published
2. BIt may only be shared among amateur stations, and must not be made public on other occasions
3. CIt may only be exchanged among amateur radio operators by non-radio means, and must not be relayed by radio
4. DSince you can receive it, others surely can too, so of course it may be disseminated, published, or used

May an amateur radio station transmit signals received from broadcast stations, recordings of audio/video programs, or deliberately relay sounds from around the station?

1. ANo; it must not send signals unrelated to the amateur service and the amateur-satellite service
2. BYes, because such information is not confidential
3. CYes, to demonstrate the signal quality of one’s own transmitting equipment
4. DYes, to perk up the spirits of other amateur radio operators and prevent drowsiness

The state’s attitude toward using amateur radio stations to publish or disseminate information that violates the law or public morality is:

1. AProhibited
2. BNot encouraged
3. CTolerated
4. DPublishing or disseminating illegal information is not allowed; but information violating public morality is a moral issue, so mere non-encouragement suffices

A taxi installs an amateur radio station and uses it to relay information about passengers; the nature of this conduct is:

1. AAn unlawful act, violating the prohibition on using amateur radio stations to seek commercial gain
2. BNot very good, because it occupies frequencies used by other amateur stations
3. CIt is acceptable as long as it does not affect the normal communications of other amateur stations
4. DIt is acceptable as long as the regulatory authority does not come to investigate

The proper attitude toward using amateur radio communications to promote amateur radio products or advance other commercial activities related to amateur radio activities is:

1. AProhibited
2. BNot encouraged but not prohibited either, since it after all benefits the development of amateur radio
3. CSo long as the amateur radio civil organization is the beneficiary, even commercial or other profit-making activities should be supported
4. DIf the station licensee or licensing unit itself lives by such business, it should be appropriately understood and tolerated

Using your own amateur station to deliberately jam the normal communications of other amateur stations with a strong signal, or rebroadcasting music or radio programs on amateur frequencies — the nature of such conduct is:

1. AAn unlawful act, violating the prohibition on obstructing the communications of other radio stations
2. BImproper conduct, showing no consideration for others’ enjoyment
3. CA normal phenomenon; some people in society are simply of such low quality and should be understood
4. DUncivilized conduct, impolite toward other amateur stations

Whether amateur radio activities are conducted in an orderly manner affects the safety and effectiveness of radio communications across society as a whole; improper use may even lead to loss of life and property. The responsibility of amateur radio operators in this regard is:

1. AThe amateur radio station licensee shall strengthen self-discipline
2. BIndividuals bear no responsibility and can only rely on the regulatory authority’s supervision, inspection, and punishment of violations
3. CIndividuals bear no responsibility and can only rely on amateur radio civil organizations acting as “assistant regulators”
4. DOnce you hold a station license, all your daily words and deeds may naturally be brought into station communications, and there is no responsibility to speak of

Amateur radio stations may be used for the following purposes:

1. AMutual communication, technical research, and self-training
2. BDisaster relief, vehicle-convoy liaison, and broadcast communication
3. CEntertainment and leisure, reporting road conditions, and public-interest service
4. DTechnical teaching, militia training, and public-interest service

The group of people who meet the basic conditions of an amateur radio operator is:

1. APersons interested in radio technique who have been approved by the radio management authority to establish and operate an amateur radio station
2. BAny citizen interested in radio technique
3. CPersons interested in radio technique who have joined an amateur radio association
4. DPersons with high radio-technical skill who have joined an amateur radio association

Amateur radio stations are prohibited from engaging in the following activities: (Choose all that apply.)

1. AConducting radio-parameter testing or radio monitoring within the territory of China
2. BProviding domestic radio-parameter data involving national security to overseas organizations or individuals
3. CIntentionally transmitting or receiving radio signals beyond the matters permitted in the radio station license
4. DDisseminating, publishing, or using information inadvertently received

Amateur radio stations shall comply with which of the following provisions: (Choose all that apply.)

1. ATransmit and receive signals within the amateur service or amateur-satellite service frequency bands
2. BThey may not use radio frequencies without authorization
3. CThey may not cause harmful interference to lawfully conducted radio services
4. DThey may not use radio stations to engage in illegal or criminal activities

Which of the following uses of an amateur radio station exceed the rule of transmitting/receiving signals within the amateur service frequency range? (Choose all that apply.)

1. AUsing an amateur radio station to listen to civil aircraft station communications
2. BUsing an amateur radio station to listen to railway locomotive station communications
3. CUsing an amateur radio station to listen to fishing-vessel maritime station communications
4. DUsing an amateur radio station to listen to the amateur radio station on the International Space Station (ISS)

Which of the following radio transmitting equipment that has NOT obtained type approval may NOT be established and used as a self-made, modified, or assembled amateur radio station? (Choose all that apply.)

1. ARadio transmitting equipment batch-produced by relevant enterprises that has not obtained a type-approval certificate
2. BRadio transmitting equipment that has obtained a type-approval certificate, but whose certified frequency range does not include the amateur service
3. CRadio transmitting equipment that has obtained a type-approval certificate, but whose frequency range has been extended into the amateur service by the user replacing the operating software
4. DLawfully modified radio transmitting equipment whose type-approval certificate certifies a frequency range that includes the amateur service

In using an amateur radio station, one may not engage in the following activities: (Choose all that apply.)

1. APublishing or disseminating information the publication or dissemination of which is prohibited by laws or administrative regulations
2. BUsing it for purposes beyond the nature of amateur radio station use, such as seeking commercial gain
3. CIntentionally interfering with or obstructing the communications of other radio stations
4. DIntentionally transmitting or receiving radio signals beyond the matters recorded in the amateur radio station license

In using an amateur radio station, one shall conform to the following provisions: (Choose all that apply.)

1. AMaintain the amateur radio station on a regular basis
2. BEnsure its performance indicators comply with national standards
3. CEnsure its performance indicators comply with the relevant provisions of national radio management
4. DAvoid causing harmful interference to other lawfully established and used radio stations

Regarding the language used during amateur radio communications, the correct practices are: (Choose all that apply.)

1. AUse plain language during communications
2. BUse abbreviations and shorthand recognized by the amateur radio community during communications
3. CUse open technical systems and communication protocols during communications
4. DUse self-created special abbreviations during communications

Which of the following statements about emergency communication by amateur radio stations is correct?

1. AOnly in emergencies such as sudden major natural disasters may an amateur radio station communicate with non-amateur radio stations on specified matters
2. BIn routine emergency-communication training, amateur radio stations may communicate with various non-amateur radio stations
3. CIn routine emergency-communication training, amateur radio stations may communicate with non-amateur radio stations of local public-interest rescue groups
4. DIn routine emergency-communication training, amateur radio stations may communicate with non-amateur radio stations of local public-interest rescue groups, but only with the consent of the local amateur radio association

The conditions under which an amateur radio station is permitted to communicate with non-amateur radio stations are:

1. AIn emergencies such as sudden major natural disasters, the content is limited to urgent matters directly related to rescue and disaster relief, or tasks assigned by relevant emergency-rescue departments
2. BIn public-interest activities organized by local governments or non-profit organizations, the content is limited to public-interest matters or tasks assigned by the relevant activity organization
3. CIn youth science-and-technology education activities, communication may be only with youth non-amateur radio stations, and the content is limited to matters directly related to youth science-and-technology education
4. DIn radio-technical research, communication may be only with parties holding other-service station licenses, and the content is limited to signals needed for technical experiments

Amateur radio operators, in responding to emergency incident handling, shall comply with the following provisions: (Choose all that apply.)

1. AFor the needs of emergency incident handling, an amateur radio station may communicate with non-amateur radio stations
2. BThe communication content shall be limited to urgent matters directly related to the emergency incident handling
3. CWhere there is an emergency endangering national security, public security, or the safety of life and property, an amateur radio station may be temporarily established and operated without approval, but a report shall be made to the radio management authority at the station’s location within 48 hours
4. DWhere there is an emergency endangering national security, public security, or the safety of life and property, a temporarily established and operated amateur radio station without approval shall be promptly shut down after the emergency subsides