Ham Radio General Class Practice Test

On which of the following band segments may you operate if you are a Technician Class operator with a CSCE for General Class privileges?

1. Only the Technician band segments until your upgrade is posted

2. Only on the Technician band segments until your license arrives

3. On any General or Technician Class band segment

4. On any General or Technician Class band segment except 30 and 60 meters

The correct answer is: On any General or Technician Class band segment

The correct answer is that you may operate on any General or Technician Class band segment if you have a Certificate of Successful Completion of Examination (CSCE) for General Class privileges. This certificate serves as temporary proof of your newly acquired rights and allows you to utilize the frequencies and privileges associated with the General Class license immediately upon passing the exam, even before your official upgrade is processed and the license is issued. While waiting for the official license, the CSCE holds validity, and you are entitled to access both Technician and General Class bands, thus enhancing your operating capabilities. This is especially beneficial as it allows new operators to start using the General Class privileges right away, rather than being restricted to only Technician frequencies during the processing period. The other options propose limitations that do not reflect the current regulations. For instance, stating that you're limited to Technician band segments until your upgrade is posted or arrives doesn’t take into account the temporary privileges granted by the CSCE and could restrict your operating rights unnecessarily. Hence, the most appropriate answer is that you can operate on any General or Technician Class band segment due to holding the CSCE.