Question
What is the limit for transmitter power on the 1.8 MHz band?
Answer Options
- A) 200 watts PEP output
- B) 1000 watts PEP output
- C) 1200 watts PEP output
- D) 1500 watts PEP output
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
The 1.8 \text{MHz} band (160\text{m}) is the lowest frequency amateur band. FCC Rule \S 97.313 specifies that the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on this band is 1500 watts PEP output.
While General class operators have a portion of this band, this 1500-watt limit is the maximum authorized power for all license classes. The operator must also ensure that the station’s transmissions do not exceed 1500 watts PEP output on any frequency outside the 160\text{m} amateur band.
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