Basic Qualification · B-001 Regulations and policies · B-001-024-005
According to Safety Code 6, what is the maximum safe power output to the antenna of a hand-held VHF or UHF radio?
- A7 watts
- B8 watts
- CNot specified
- D5 watts
Correct answer: C — Not specified. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
Safety Code 6 does not set a single fixed power limit for hand-held VHF or UHF radios because the safe exposure depends on how close the antenna is to your body and how long you transmit, rather than just the wattage. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
Regulations and policies is section B-001 of the Basic exam: The rules: who may operate, what the certificate allows, station identification, third-party traffic, what you may and may not transmit, and how ISED regulates the amateur service.
Drill B-001 — free, no account