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"https://life.itu.int/radioclub/rr/ap14.pdf", "confidence": 9 }, "BA105": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "DL4YBZ uses Yankee, Bravo and Zulu for Y, B and Z; Ypsilon, Baker and Zebra are the non-ITU traps in the answer choices.", "source": "https://life.itu.int/radioclub/rr/ap14.pdf", "confidence": 9 }, "BA106": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "DM4EAX spells M as Mike, E as Echo, A as Alfa and X as X-ray; Madagascar, Ecuador and Amerika are distractors outside the ITU alphabet.", "source": "https://life.itu.int/radioclub/rr/ap14.pdf", "confidence": 9 }, "BA107": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "DN9RO/p uses Romeo and Oscar for R and O, while '/' is spoken as Stroke before the portable suffix; Radio, Oslo and Nordpol are distractors.", "source": "https://life.itu.int/radioclub/rr/ap14.pdf", "confidence": 9 }, "BA108": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "DN9STV maps S/T/V to Sierra, Tango and Victor; Santiago, Texas and Vulcano are plausible-sounding but not ITU code words.", "source": "https://life.itu.int/radioclub/rr/ap14.pdf", "confidence": 9 }, "BA109": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "DO9XJZ uses X-ray, Juliett and Zulu for X, J and Z; Xavier, Japan and Zebra are the distractor words.", "source": "https://life.itu.int/radioclub/rr/ap14.pdf", "confidence": 9 }, "BA110": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "IG9/DL4HR starts India Golf and uses Stroke for '/', with Hotel and Romeo at the end; Italy, Guatemala and Honolulu are distractors.", "source": "https://life.itu.int/radioclub/rr/ap14.pdf", "confidence": 9 }, "BB101": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Abbreviations and Q groups compress common operating messages, so slow text modes carry more meaning per character and keep contacts concise.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB102": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CQ is the standard open invitation to any station, not a call to one named station.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "DX is operating shorthand for a distant station or long-distance contact; the distance threshold depends on band and propagation.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB104": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "On VHF/UHF, normal local coverage is limited, so DX means stations well beyond local range, typically more than a few hundred kilometres away.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB105": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "On 80 m at night, intercontinental propagation is plausible, so 'CQ DX' asks for stations from other continents rather than nearby stations.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB106": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "TX, RX, and TRX follow the transmit/receive naming convention: transmitter, receiver, and a combined transceiver.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB107": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CW names the continuous carrier used for Morse telegraphy; the information is keyed by interrupting or shifting that carrier.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB108": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "BK is the telegraphy break signal: it interrupts the current transmission or hands over informally without the full closing sequence.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB109": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "K is the procedural invitation to transmit, so it marks that the other station may answer.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB110": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "R at the start of a telegraphy over means 'received', confirming that the previous transmission was copied.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB201": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "These Q groups encode common reception conditions: QRM is man-made interference, QRN is atmospheric noise, and QSB asks about fading.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB202": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "With a question mark, QRO asks about increasing power, QSO asks about direct communication, and QRX asks when the next call should happen.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BB203": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "QRT orders stopping transmission, QRZ asks who is calling, and QSL? asks whether 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"confidence": 9 }, "BC103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The 70 cm band is around 430-440 MHz, which lies in the 300-3000 MHz UHF range.", "source": "ITU Radio Regulations, Article 2", "confidence": 9 }, "BC104": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "HF is defined as 3-30 MHz; those wavelengths are roughly 100 m to 10 m, hence shortwave/KW.", "source": "ITU Radio Regulations, Article 2", "confidence": 9 }, "BC105": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "VHF is defined as 30-300 MHz; in German amateur practice this is the UKW range.", "source": "ITU Radio Regulations, Article 2", "confidence": 9 }, "BC106": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "UHF is defined as 300-3000 MHz; its wavelengths are in the decimetre range.", "source": "ITU Radio Regulations, Article 2", "confidence": 9 }, "BC201": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "IARU band plans are coordination recommendations, not law, but following them prevents incompatible modes from crowding each other.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hf_r1_bandplan.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC202": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The HF band-plan convention uses lower sideband below 10 MHz, so 80 m normally uses LSB.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hf_r1_bandplan.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC203": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The HF band-plan convention uses upper sideband above 10 MHz, so 20 m normally uses USB.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hf_r1_bandplan.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC204": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Band plans put narrow Morse activity at the lower edge of most bands, leaving wider modes farther up the band.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hf_r1_bandplan.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC205": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The Region 1 VHF plan marks 145.500 MHz as the 2 m FM calling frequency, so it is used for general FM calls.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC206": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The Region 1 UHF plan marks 433.500 MHz as the 70 cm FM calling frequency, so it is used for general FM calls.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC207": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The 2 m band plan lists 145.375 MHz for digital voice calling, separating it from analogue FM calling traffic.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC208": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The 70 cm band plan lists 433.450 MHz for digital voice calling, separating it from analogue FM calling traffic.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC209": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "145.450 MHz falls in the 2 m FM simplex channel area, so it is suitable 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output area, so a direct local FM contact would interfere with repeater operation.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC218": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "145.800 MHz belongs to the 2 m space-communication segment, so it should be kept clear for satellite and other space contacts.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC219": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "432.040 MHz lies in the 70 cm Morse/narrow digital segment, so local FM voice would be the wrong bandwidth and mode there.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC220": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "432.450 MHz is assigned to beacon activity in the 70 cm plan, so it should not be used for an ordinary local FM contact.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC221": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "435.500 MHz lies in the 70 cm satellite segment, so terrestrial local FM would risk interfering with satellite operation.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BC222": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "439.200 MHz is in the 70 cm repeater output area, so a direct local FM contact would occupy repeater spectrum.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BD101": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "German club-station call signs use zero in the numeral position; DA0ABC therefore identifies a club station.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 9 }, "BD102": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §16 allows BNetzA to permit special experimental or technical-scientific studies and to make that dependent on assigning another call sign.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__16.html", "confidence": 10 }, "BD103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "DL0 is in the German club-station pattern for class A, and the zero distinguishes it from person-bound DL1-DL9 calls.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 9 }, "BD104": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "In the German call-sign plan, DL1-DL9 with normal two- or three-letter suffixes are person-bound class A call signs.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 9 }, "BD105": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The German call-sign plan assigns DN9 to person-bound class N call signs.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 9 }, "BD106": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The German call-sign plan assigns DO1-DO9 with normal suffixes to person-bound class E call signs.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 9 }, "BD107": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "DP0GVN is one of the German exterritorial class A station patterns; DP0 is used for special locations outside ordinary German territory.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BD108": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "DP0POL follows the same exterritorial class A pattern as other German Antarctic or special-location stations.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BD109": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Low-power transmitters for direction finding may identify with short MO-series markers instead of a normal amateur 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"https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BD204": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The suffix /m can also mark mobile operation on inland waterways, distinct from /mm on the high seas.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BD205": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The suffix /mm means maritime mobile, so the station is aboard a vessel at sea rather than on land or inland water.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BD206": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The suffix /p is used as extra information for portable or temporarily fixed operation.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 9 }, "BD207": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV allows internationally customary suffixes but does not require /p for portable or temporary fixed operation in Germany.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 9 }, "BD208": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §11 names Remote for speech and /R for telegraphy or digital modes when marking remote operation.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 10 }, "BD209": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "For training operation, AFuV §11 requires /Trainee in speech, so the trainee uses the instructor's call sign plus that suffix.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 10 }, "BD210": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Training operation may use the club-station call sign, but AFuV §11 requires the training suffix /Trainee for speech or /T for telegraphy/digital modes.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 10 }, "BD211": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "For training in Morse or digital modes, AFuV §11 requires the short /T suffix on the instructor's call sign.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 10 }, "BD212": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CEPT guest operation uses the visited country's prefix before the home call sign, so a UK G3MM station temporarily in Germany signs with DL/.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 9 }, "BD213": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CEPT Novice guest operation in Switzerland uses the Swiss novice visitor prefix HB3 before the German class E call sign.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/2768", "confidence": 9 }, "BD214": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CEPT guest operation in Switzerland uses the Swiss HB9 prefix before the German class A call sign.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 9 }, "BD301": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Unknown prefixes are a lookup item: the ITU call-sign allocation table, handbooks, and callbooks map prefix blocks to countries.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD302": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "ITU call-sign series split DA-DR to Germany, DS-DT to South Korea, and DU-DZ to the Philippines.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD303": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps OE to Austria, ON to Belgium, and OK to Czechia.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD304": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps OE to Austria, PA to the Netherlands, and SM to Sweden.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD305": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps F to France, PA to the Netherlands, and SP to Poland.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD306": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps SM to Sweden, SP to Poland, and ZS to South Africa.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD307": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps 4X to Israel, F to France, and OZ to Denmark.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD308": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps EA to Spain, EI to Ireland, EK to Armenia, EM to Ukraine, and ES to Estonia.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD309": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps VE to Canada, VK to Australia, and PY to Brazil.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD310": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps HB9 to Switzerland, EA to Spain, and ON to Belgium.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD311": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps EA to Spain, LX to Luxembourg, and SP to Poland.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD312": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps W to the United States, ZL to New Zealand, and LU to Argentina.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD313": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The ITU prefix table maps BY to China, VE to Canada, and VK to Australia.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD314": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "F, HB9, OZ, and SP correspond to France, Switzerland, Denmark, and Poland, all neighbours of Germany.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD315": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "K and W are United States call-sign series, so K3LR, W3DZZ, and K4EAX are all US-style calls.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD316": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "W, VE, and XE identify the United States, Canada, and Mexico; all three are on North America.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD317": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "PY, CE, and LU identify Brazil, Chile, and Argentina, all in South America.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BD318": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "BY, JA, and VU identify China, Japan, and India, all in Asia.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "BE101": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A contact starts either as a general call, a directed call, or an answer to a call; in every case the own call sign identifies the transmitting station.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 9 }, "BE102": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Answering CQ first names the station being called, then gives your own call sign once, which makes both sides of the intended contact clear.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A partial call containing your suffix is not enough certainty, so asking whether you were called avoids answering for another station.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE104": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "In English phone procedure, name the station you are calling first and then identify yourself with 'this is' plus your call sign.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE105": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A clear frequency may still be in use, so asking whether it is occupied before calling CQ reduces accidental interference.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE106": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "On higher HF bands, skip propagation can create a dead zone: you may not hear a nearby station that is nevertheless using the frequency.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE107": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "145.500 MHz is a calling channel; after contact is made, moving by QSY keeps the calling channel available for others.", "source": "https://www.iaru-r1.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VHF_Handbook_V10_02.pdf", "confidence": 7 }, "BE108": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "After your CQ contact ends, the original frequency should not become a queue; arranging QSY keeps the calling or working frequency usable.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE109": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "On 2 m and 70 cm, 'DX' means well beyond normal local range, so local or nearby stations should wait.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE110": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CQ VK/ZL is a directed CQ for Australia and New Zealand prefixes, so a non-VK/ZL station should not answer.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE111": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The Maidenhead locator encodes geographic position into grid fields and squares, giving a compact location reference for radio contacts.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE112": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A CW CQ repeats CQ and the own call sign, uses DE for 'from', and ends with K to invite replies.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE113": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CQ DL is a directed general call for German stations, and PSE K politely invites those stations to answer.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE114": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CQ DX on 20 m asks for distant intercontinental contacts; a European station should not answer a Swiss station's DX call.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE115": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "QRZ? asks 'who is calling me?' and in a pile-up it is also used to invite the next callers.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE116": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CQ FD and TEST mark contest traffic for Field Day, and /P says the station is operating portable.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE117": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Matching or slowing down to the caller's Morse speed improves copy and avoids forcing the other operator beyond their receive speed.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE118": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Morse should be sent no faster than you can copy and adjusted to slower stations, because reliable exchange matters more than speed.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE201": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "RST is a compact reception report, so it summarizes how well the signal can be read and, where relevant, its 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"confidence": 8 }, "BE204": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "On the analogue S-meter, the needle indicates S5. For SSB phone the tone digit is omitted; clear copy gives R5, so the report is 55.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE205": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "On the analogue S-meter, the needle indicates S9. For SSB phone the tone digit is omitted; clear copy gives R5, so the report is 59.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE206": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "On the analogue S-meter, the needle is 20 dB over S9. 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9 }, "BE302": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Contest scoring rewards many valid contacts in limited time, so exchanges are deliberately short and standardized.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE303": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A contest QSO counts only if both stations exchange the data required by that contest's rules.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE304": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "In a Sprint contest, handing over the frequency after each QSO prevents one station from holding the run frequency continuously.", "source": 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"https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE309": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "'Split up 14270 to 14280' means the station transmits on its announced frequency but listens for callers across that higher range.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "BE310": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "'5 up' means the wanted station listens 5 kHz above its transmit frequency, so callers must transmit there and listen on the station's frequency.", "source": 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"explanation": "In ideal FM the transmitter output power is essentially constant; speaking louder changes deviation, not the set RF power.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NEA_fm.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NE305": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "A 15 kHz-wide emission extends about half its bandwidth on each side of the centre frequency, so it needs at least 7.5 kHz clearance.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NE_bandbreite.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NE306": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Too much FM deviation usually comes from excessive audio level, so speaking more quietly reduces the modulation hub.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NEA_fm.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NE307": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Handheld VHF/UHF amateur radios commonly support analogue FM and digital voice systems such as DMR and D-STAR.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/N_digital_voice.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NE308": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Voice repeaters on VHF/UHF commonly carry analogue FM and 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"explanation": "A waterfall plot uses one axis for frequency, one for time, and colour or brightness for received signal strength.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/N_wasserfall.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NF107": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "A mismatched or missing load reflects RF power back toward the transmitter, which can overheat or damage the final amplifier.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/N_dummy_load_1.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NF108": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "PTT means push-to-talk: pressing the microphone switch keys the transmitter.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/N_erste_schritte.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NF109": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "VOX is voice-operated transmit control, where microphone audio automatically keys the transmitter.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/N_slide_n_transceiver.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NF110": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "If VOX is enabled, room noise or microphone audio can key the transmitter without pressing PTT.", "source": 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"source": "https://50ohm.de/N_frequenz.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NI401": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "An oscillogram is time-domain display; an amplitude spectrum is frequency-domain display showing the signal components by frequency.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/N_wasserfall.html", "confidence": 8 }, "NJ101": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Shielding confines RF currents and fields, reducing unwanted coupling into nearby equipment or wiring.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NE_elektromagnetische_vertraeglichkeit.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NJ102": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Interference complaints should be handled cooperatively; arranging checks can identify whether the cause is the amateur station, the affected device or the installation.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NE_elektromagnetische_vertraeglichkeit.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NJ201": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Unwanted emissions waste spectrum and may interfere with other services, so a transmitter must be 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knowledge to keep people outside unsafe field strengths.", "source": "https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/284/sicherheit-bei-arbeiten-an-elektrischen-anlagen", "confidence": 7 }, "NK301": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Common electrical-safety practice treats contact above 50 V AC or 120 V DC as hazardous under normal dry conditions.", "source": "https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/284/sicherheit-bei-arbeiten-an-elektrischen-anlagen", "confidence": 8 }, "NK302": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "The main electrical hazards are current through the body, arc faults, and secondary accidents such as falls caused by shock or startle.", "source": "https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/284/sicherheit-bei-arbeiten-an-elektrischen-anlagen", "confidence": 8 }, "NK303": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Body current can heat tissue, force muscles to contract, and disturb the heart rhythm, including dangerous fibrillation.", "source": "https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/284/sicherheit-bei-arbeiten-an-elektrischen-anlagen", "confidence": 8 }, "NK304": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Heart rhythm disturbances can be delayed after an electric shock, so medical assessment is required even when the person initially feels well.", "source": "https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/284/sicherheit-bei-arbeiten-an-elektrischen-anlagen", "confidence": 8 }, "NK305": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "A fuse protects only as designed when its current rating and time-current characteristic match the original device.", "source": "https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/284/sicherheit-bei-arbeiten-an-elektrischen-anlagen", "confidence": 8 }, "NK306": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Rechargeable batteries can deliver high energy and contain reactive chemicals, so misuse can cause burns, chemical injury or toxic exposure.", "source": "https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/284/sicherheit-bei-arbeiten-an-elektrischen-anlagen", "confidence": 7 }, "NK307": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "A vehicle battery can supply very high short-circuit current; wrong connection can create arcs and ignite wiring or surrounding material.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NEA_einbau_kfz.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NK308": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Vehicle electronics and approval conditions depend on manufacturer installation limits, so those instructions govern radio installation.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NEA_einbau_kfz.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NK309": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Keeping coax away from vehicle wiring reduces RF coupling into control electronics and avoids parallel runs acting as coupled lines.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NEA_einbau_kfz.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NK310": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "The centre of a metal roof gives a VHF mobile antenna a good ground plane and a more even radiation pattern around the car.", "source": "https://50ohm.de/NEA_einbau_kfz.html", "confidence": 7 }, "NK311": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "Antenna parts must be arranged so that failure cannot bring conductive parts into contact with power lines, where lethal voltages may be present.", "source": "https://publikationen.dguv.de/regelwerk/dguv-informationen/284/sicherheit-bei-arbeiten-an-elektrischen-anlagen", "confidence": 8 }, "VA101": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The international definition is in the ITU Radio Regulations, which define radio services globally before national rules implement them.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA102": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "RR Article 1 defines the amateur service as self-training, intercommunication and technical investigation by authorised amateurs.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The amateur-satellite service is the same amateur service carried through space stations, so its purposes stay the same.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA104": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The RR definition limits amateur operators to duly authorised persons interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA201": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "In the RR, a station is the transmitters, receivers and accessories needed at one place to carry out a radiocommunication service.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA202": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "An amateur station is simply a station in the amateur service, so the service definition determines the station type.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA301": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The Radio Regulations' general rules apply to all radiocommunication services unless a special rule says otherwise, so amateur radio is included.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA302": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "RR Article 25 restricts international amateur traffic to amateur-service purposes and personal remarks, excluding third-party business traffic.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA303": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "RR Article 25 forbids secrecy in amateur traffic but permits encrypted control signals for amateur-satellite control links.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA304": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "RR Article 25 leaves Morse-code requirements to each national administration, so Germany can decide its own examination rules.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA401": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The RR divides the world into regions because frequency allocations differ by region.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA402": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The RR allocation table is organised into three ITU regions.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA403": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Germany is in ITU Region 1, the region covering Europe, Africa and parts of western Asia.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA404": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Canada is in ITU Region 2, the region covering the Americas.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA405": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Australia is in ITU Region 3, the region covering Asia-Pacific outside the Region 1/2 areas.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 9 }, "VA406": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "International call-sign prefixes are allocated in the Radio Regulations call-sign series table.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/gladapp/Allocation/CallSigns", "confidence": 9 }, "VA407": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The Q code meanings are an ITU operating-code item, so the RR is the authoritative international reference.", "source": "https://www.itu.int/pub/R-REG-RR", "confidence": 8 }, "VB101": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The CEPT Novice certificate documents a recognised novice-level exam and can simplify getting an equivalent novice individual licence abroad.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/2768", "confidence": 9 }, "VB102": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "HAREC is the harmonised CEPT examination certificate under T/R 61-02; German class A matches that level.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/2565", "confidence": 9 }, "VB103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A HAREC certifies a passed class-A-level exam and is used by participating administrations when issuing a local amateur licence.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/2565", "confidence": 9 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on T/R 61-01; the right exists only in countries that implement that recommendation and for temporary non-resident operation.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 9 }, "VB108": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Some non-CEPT countries also accept T/R 61-01 or ECC (05)06, so German A/E operators may operate there when that country has implemented the relevant recommendation.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 8 }, "VB109": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CEPT guest operation is temporary; T/R 61-01 uses a stay of up to three months as the normal limit.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 9 }, "VB110": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Germany's CEPT visitor prefixes are class-dependent: full CEPT visitors use DL/ and novice visitors use DO/ before the home call sign.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 9 }, "VB111": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CEPT operation does not export German privileges; the visitor must follow the CEPT recommendation plus the host country's power, band and operating limits.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 9 }, "VB112": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A German licence does not automatically authorise 6 m abroad; the host country's CEPT implementation and national band limits control.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 9 }, "VB113": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Without CEPT implementation there is no automatic visitor privilege, so the operator needs a guest authorisation from the visited country.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 9 }, "VB114": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "T/R 61-01 is for individual visitor operation, not moving a German club station abroad; a club station needs a separate guest authorisation.", "source": "https://docdb.cept.org/download/3321", "confidence": 8 }, "VC101": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "The AFuG is the German statutory basis for who may participate in the amateur service and under what conditions.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VC102": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG §2 defines amateur radio as amateur-to-amateur communication plus experimentation, self-training, international understanding and support of relief actions.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__2.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VC103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG §2 defines an amateur station by its transmitters, receivers, antennas and required accessories, capable of operating on amateur frequencies.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__2.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VC104": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "AFuG assigns the law's administrative tasks to the Bundesnetzagentur.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__10.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC105": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG §2 defines a radio amateur as the holder of an amateur certificate or harmonised examination certificate.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__2.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VC106": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Passing the exam is not enough for transmitting; AFuG §3 requires admission to participate and a person-bound call sign.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__3.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VC107": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The admission is person-bound under AFuG §3, so it cannot be lent or transferred to another person.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__3.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VC108": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG §3 sets the exam/admission requirement but no minimum age requirement.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__3.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC109": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "AFuG permits amateurs with assigned call signs to operate commercial, home-built or modified transmitters on amateur frequencies.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__5.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC110": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG rights attach to frequencies designated for the amateur service; transmitting outside those allocations is not covered.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__3.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC111": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG limits amateur traffic to communication with other amateur stations, apart from emergency exceptions.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__5.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC112": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Third-party message relay is normally outside amateur radio, but AFuG allows support in emergency and disaster cases.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__5.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC113": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG §2 excludes commercial-economic motivation from the definition of a radio amateur.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__2.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VC114": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG keeps amateur radio non-commercial, so an amateur station may not be operated for commercial-economic purposes.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__5.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC115": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Business provision of telecommunications services is outside the amateur service and is expressly not an amateur-station purpose.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__5.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC116": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A person-bound amateur call sign is assigned by BNetzA; using another person-bound call sign would defeat that identification rule.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__3.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC117": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG allows call signs to be changed for important reasons, especially when international requirements change.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__3.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC118": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "AFuG requires amateur stations to meet EMC protection requirements so their operation remains compatible with other equipment.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__7.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC119": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "AFuG lets amateurs deviate from EMVG immunity requirements for their own station, meaning they choose their own station's immunity level.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__7.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC120": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "For self-built amateur equipment, AFuG allows the amateur to determine the station's immunity level instead of meeting ordinary EMVG immunity requirements.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__7.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC121": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "AFuG provides that BNetzA issues a site certificate on request; this is separate from the amateur-station display procedure.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__7.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC122": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "AFuG and AFuV enforcement powers allow BNetzA to restrict operation or order an amateur station taken out of service after violations.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__11.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC123": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Persistent violations can lead to revocation because the admission and call-sign assignment are administrative permissions tied to lawful operation.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__3.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC124": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "AFuG treats operating without admission/call sign, commercial telecom service, and unauthorised third-party message relay as fineable offences.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__9.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VC125": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "An unlawful station operation can be pursued by BNetzA as an administrative offence with a monetary fine.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__9.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VD101": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §1 points to Anlage 1 for the usable frequency ranges and technical operating conditions by class.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD102": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV says receiving amateur transmissions does not require admission to the amateur service; the admission requirement is for participation by transmitting.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__16.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV requires open language; encryption that hides the content is not open language and is therefore prohibited.", 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"https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__16.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD112": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A carrier is normally not a valid transmission by itself, but a short unmodulated carrier can be necessary for tuning.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__16.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VD113": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV requires name or address changes to be reported to BNetzA without undue delay.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__9.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD114": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §15 defines the call-sign list content: name, call sign and address unless publication of the address is opposed.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__15.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD115": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "No BNetzA special permission is needed merely because the amateur station is operated in a watercraft or aircraft; other operator/vehicle permissions still 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10 }, "VD119": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §2 defines a beacon as an automatic amateur transmitting station that repeatedly emits signals for field-strength observations or reception tests.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__2.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD201": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §10 requires BNetzA to publish a German amateur call-sign plan that defines the call-sign formation rules.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD202": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §10 lists person-bound call signs and further call signs for training, remote/automatic stations and club stations.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD203": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The German call-sign plan uses a two-letter German prefix, one digit and usually a two- or three-letter suffix for person-bound call signs.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VD204": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The call-sign plan permits special-event suffixes up to seven characters, including digits, provided the suffix ends with a letter.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "VD205": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §11 requires the call sign at the beginning and end of each contact and at least every ten minutes during traffic.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD206": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "BNetzA's call-sign-use rule points to the international spelling alphabet in RR Appendix 14 for identifying call signs.", "source": "BNetzA Verfügung 13/2005; ITU RR Appendix 14", "confidence": 8 }, "VD207": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The amateur call sign is the on-air identifier; it tells listeners which amateur station is transmitting.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__11.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD208": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §10 says there is no entitlement to a specific call sign.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__10.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD301": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §12 defines training operation as practical preparation for the amateur-radio exam.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__12.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD302": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §12 permits training operation only for admitted class A or E amateurs.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__12.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD303": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §12 allows non-licensed trainees to participate only under direct instruction and supervision by an authorised class A or E amateur.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__12.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD304": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §12 limits training operation to the operating privileges of the instructor.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__12.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD305": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §12 requires the instructor to provide BNetzA information about the type and extent of training operation on request.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__12.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD306": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §12 and §11 put the training suffix on the trainee's use of the instructor or club call sign.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__12.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD401": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §14 requires the group's leader to name the responsible radio amateur for a club-station call-sign assignment.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__14.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD402": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §14 allows a club-station call sign only to a radio amateur already admitted to participate in the amateur service.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__14.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD403": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuG §3 allows further call signs, including club-station call signs, only after the amateur has an admission and the additional assignment.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afug_1997/__3.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD404": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Only admitted radio amateurs may transmit using a club-station call sign; the club call does not authorise unlicensed operation.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__14.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD405": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV permits admitted radio amateurs to operate at a club station even if they are not members of the group.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__14.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD406": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "When operator class and club-station class differ, the lower privilege set controls frequency and power limits.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__14.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD407": { "revision": 2, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 lists 7.000-7.200 MHz only in the class A column. A class A club-station call sign does not expand the operator's own licence privileges, so only class A operators may use 40 m there.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD408": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV does not require reporting short-term location changes of a club station, unlike permanent relevant assignment data changes.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__14.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VD501": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §13 requires a separate call-sign assignment for remote-controlled or automatically working stations such as repeaters and beacons.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD502": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A repeater may be operated only under its own assigned call sign and the site and operating conditions stated in that assignment.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD503": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 limits repeater stations above 30 MHz to 50 W ERP.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD504": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The responsible operator may exclude a user when that is necessary to keep the repeater operating without interference.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VD601": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §2 defines remote operation as unoccupied, remotely controlled operation of a fixed amateur station under continuous indirect control.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__2.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD602": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §13a links remote operation to a BNetzA notification by the remote-station operator.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13a.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD603": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §13a restricts remote operation to holders of class A privileges.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13a.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD604": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §13a allows class A club stations to be used for remote operation.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13a.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD605": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Remote operation must remain under the operator's continuous indirect control, so the operator must be able to maintain operational safety.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__2.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD606": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The remote-station operator must prevent unauthorised or abusive access, so only specifically authorised amateurs may use it.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13a.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD607": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV §13a permits transmission through a remote station only by authorised amateurs with class A admission.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13a.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD608": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "BNetzA needs the operator's contact details so it can reach the responsible person quickly in case of radio interference.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13a.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD609": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "For a remotely operated club station, AFuV §13a limits access to members of the operating group.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/__13a.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD701": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "International RR allocations are not self-executing in Germany; AFuV Anlage 1 and BNetzA notices implement the usable national amateur ranges.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD702": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 is the national table for German amateur frequency ranges and detailed usage conditions.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD703": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "CB radio is outside the amateur frequency allocations, so an amateur station is not authorised to transmit there.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD704": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A primary service can claim protection from secondary services, so secondary stations must not interfere with it.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD705": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A secondary service may neither cause harmful interference to primary services nor claim protection from them.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD706": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 lists 7000-7200 kHz with primary status for the amateur service.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD707": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A coastal station on its fixed assigned frequency cannot simply move; even in a shared primary band the amateur station must stop using that frequency unless a real emergency exists.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VD708": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The 433.05-434.79 MHz ISM designation means non-communication industrial, scientific, medical, domestic or similar applications also use that range.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD709": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 1810 to 2000 kHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD710": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 3.5 to 3.8 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD711": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 7 to 7.2 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD712": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 10.1 to 10.15 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD713": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 14 to 14.35 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD714": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 18.068 to 18.168 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD715": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 21 to 21.45 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD716": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 24.89 to 24.99 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD717": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 28 to 29.7 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD718": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 50.0 to 52.0 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD719": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 144 to 146 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD720": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 430 to 440 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD721": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 1240 to 1300 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD722": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "This is a direct AFuV Anlage 1 table value: the German amateur allocation is 2320 to 2450 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD723": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 gives class N only the 10 m, 2 m and 70 cm ranges: 28-29.7 MHz, 144-146 MHz and 430-440 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD724": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "For class N on 2 m and 70 cm, AFuV Anlage 1 uses an EIRP cap of 10 W rather than a transmitter-output cap.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD725": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "EIRP is transmitter power times antenna gain relative to isotropic: $5 W \\cdot 2.5 = 12.5 W$, which exceeds the 10 W class N limit.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD726": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "EIRP is transmitter power times antenna gain relative to isotropic: $5 W \\cdot 1.8 = 9 W$, which stays below the 10 W class N limit.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD727": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 permits class E operation from 1810 to 1850 kHz with a maximum of 100 W PEP.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD728": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 lists 750 W PEP for class A in the 3.5-3.8 MHz band.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD729": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 gives 3.5-3.8 MHz limits of 750 W PEP for class A and 100 W PEP for class E.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD730": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 limits class A in 10.1-10.15 MHz to 150 W PEP.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD731": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 lists 750 W PEP for class A on both 14.000-14.350 MHz and 18.068-18.168 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD732": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 lists 750 W PEP for class A on both 21.000-21.450 MHz and 24.890-24.990 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD733": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 gives 21 MHz and 28 MHz limits of 750 W PEP for class A and 100 W PEP for class E.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD734": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 gives 144-146 MHz and 430-440 MHz limits of 750 W PEP for class A and 75 W PEP for class E.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD735": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 allows class A up to 750 W PEP at 1240-1300 MHz but adds a special 5 W EIRP cap in 1247-1263 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD736": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "For class A between 1300 MHz and 250 GHz, AFuV Anlage 1 lists a maximum transmitter output of 75 W PEP.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD737": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "For class E between 1300 MHz and 250 GHz, AFuV Anlage 1 lists a maximum transmitter output of 5 W PEP.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD738": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 sets the narrow 800 Hz occupied-bandwidth limit for 135.7-137.8 kHz, 472-479 kHz and 10.100-10.150 MHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD739": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 gives 3.5-3.8 MHz a maximum occupied bandwidth of 2.7 kHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD740": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 gives 28.000-29.000 MHz a maximum occupied bandwidth of 7 kHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD741": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 gives 144-146 MHz a maximum occupied bandwidth of 40 kHz.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD742": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 gives 430-440 MHz a 2 MHz occupied-bandwidth limit, with 7 MHz allowed for AM television transmissions.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VD743": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "AFuV Anlage 1 caps class N in the 10 m band at 10 W ERP.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/afuv_2005/anlage_1.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE101": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The TKG is a general telecommunications law; amateur radio has its own law, but frequency-use and enforcement rules from the TKG can still apply.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/tkg_2021/BJNR185810021.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VE102": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "TKG §91 states the general rule that every frequency use needs a prior frequency assignment unless the law provides otherwise.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/tkg_2021/BJNR185810021.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE103": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Using frequencies without the required frequency assignment is a TKG administrative offence.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/tkg_2021/BJNR185810021.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE201": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Unauthorised listening to the non-publicly spoken word is a criminal offence under StGB §201, independent of holding an amateur licence.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__201.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE202": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "TDDDG protects communications not intended for the recipient; receiving, using or passing on such messages violates that confidentiality duty.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ttdsg/__5.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE203": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "TDDDG §5 bars disclosing both the content and the fact of receiving non-public/non-general messages, except where emergency and disaster rules justify it.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ttdsg/__5.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE204": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "TDDDG prohibits disguised transmitting devices suited to unnoticed eavesdropping on non-public speech, including possession and manufacture.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ttdsg/__5.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE301": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Before escalating an EMC dispute, reducing power is a practical interim measure that may remove the interference and preserve neighbourly peace.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 8 }, "VE302": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "If local remedies fail, BNetzA is the competent authority to investigate radio-interference causes.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VE303": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "When both installations are compliant but incompatibility remains, EMVG gives BNetzA authority to arrange remedial measures with the parties.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VE304": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "EMVG lets BNetzA arrange remedial measures in cooperation with affected parties when compliant equipment still causes a local EMC problem.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VE305": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "If the amateur field strength at the affected receiver is below the relevant immunity reference level, the amateur station is not the non-compliant part and may continue operation.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 8 }, "VE306": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "If the field strength at the cable system stays below the recommended immunity level, the amateur transmission is within the assumed compatibility boundary.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 8 }, "VE307": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "If all bands are disturbed, the likely source is local household electronics, so checking local supplies, lamps, computers and displays is the fastest first isolation step.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 7 }, "VE308": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A receiver has no general right to be free of all interference; compliant devices under EMVG or FuAG may still produce disturbance the amateur must tolerate.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VE309": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "A time/type log and suspected source give BNetzA evidence for pattern matching and field investigation of recurring interference.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/emvg_2016/BJNR287910016.html", "confidence": 8 }, "VE401": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The FuAG implements the market rules for radio equipment, including making radio equipment available, free movement and putting it into service.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fuag/FuAG.pdf", "confidence": 10 }, "VE402": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Radio equipment made available on the market, including amateur equipment sold commercially, falls under the FuAG.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fuag/FuAG.pdf", "confidence": 10 }, "VE403": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Serially manufactured amateur radio equipment is market equipment, so it must meet FuAG essential requirements and carry CE marking.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fuag/FuAG.pdf", "confidence": 10 }, "VE404": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Commercial receivers capable of receiving amateur frequencies are market radio equipment, so FuAG requirements apply.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fuag/FuAG.pdf", "confidence": 10 }, "VE405": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "FuAG excludes amateur radio equipment assembled by radio amateurs for experimental and scientific purposes, so those home-built stations do not need FuAG conformity proof.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fuag/FuAG.pdf", "confidence": 10 }, "VE501": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "EMVU is the environmental side of electromagnetic compatibility: protecting people and the environment from electromagnetic fields.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 9 }, "VE502": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The fixed amateur-station operator is responsible for demonstrating and maintaining electromagnetic environmental compatibility at the site.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE503": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The BEMFV is the regulation that sets the proof procedure for limiting electromagnetic fields from fixed amateur stations.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE504": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The BEMFV amateur display procedure lets the amateur independently calculate, document and declare that person-safety limits are met.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE505": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Person-protection field limits come from the 26th BImSchV and are applied through the BEMFV proof procedure.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bimschv_26/BJNR196600996.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE506": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "For fixed amateur stations at 10 W EIRP or more, BEMFV requires the safety distance to be determined by calculation or measurement and documented.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE507": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The BEMFV documentation threshold for fixed amateur stations is 10 W EIRP.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE508": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Every operator of a fixed amateur station at or above 10 W EIRP must use the BEMFV notification procedure.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE509": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The BEMFV notification must be submitted to the responsible BNetzA field office before starting operation.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE510": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "If the actual station no longer matches the existing notification, the BEMFV procedure must be repeated.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE511": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The notification is the amateur's binding declaration that the statutory person-protection limits are met under their own responsibility.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE512": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "BEMFV requires a clear drawing of the site-related safety distance and the area controlled by the operator with the notification.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE513": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "From commissioning onward, the operator must keep the supporting compliance documentation ready for BNetzA, including antenna data and site drawings as needed.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE514": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "After notification, the operator must keep the documentation current and re-notify after material changes that invalidate the original assumptions.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE515": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "BNetzA accepts several proof methods for amateur stations, including WattWächter, simplified assessment, measurements, and near- or far-field calculations.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "VE516": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The safety distance must cover all emissions the operator intends to make simultaneously, because simultaneous fields add at the exposure location.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE517": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Overlapping safety distances require joint assessment when the antennas can transmit at the same time, because exposure is combined.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE518": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "If other certificate-requiring fixed radio systems are already at the site and total site EIRP reaches 10 W, BEMFV requires a site certificate.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE519": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "For a fixed amateur station, BEMFV requires a site certificate only when the intended site already has fixed radio systems subject to the site-certificate procedure.", "source": "https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bemfv/__8.html", "confidence": 10 }, "VE601": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Electrical safety for home-built equipment follows generally recognised engineering practice, which is why VDE rules are the relevant benchmark.", "source": "VDE 0855-300 and DIN EN 62305/VDE 0185-305", "confidence": 7 }, "VE602": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Outdoor antenna structures are building works, so the applicable construction law is the law of the German federal state where they are erected.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "VE603": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Recognised lightning-protection rules for antenna installations are published as VDE standards.", "source": "VDE 0855-300 and DIN EN 62305/VDE 0185-305", "confidence": 7 }, "VE604": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "VDE 0855-300 applies to equipotential bonding and earthing of amateur transmitting installations; the VDE 0185-305 lightning-protection series applies when the building has a lightning-protection system.", "source": "VDE 0855-300 and DIN EN 62305/VDE 0185-305", "confidence": 7 }, "VE701": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Licensed amateurs owe annual frequency-protection contributions under TKG and EMVG cost-recovery rules.", "source": "Frequenzschutzbeitragsverordnung (FSBeitrV)", "confidence": 8 }, "VE702": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The annual frequency-protection contribution is tied to having an amateur admission, regardless of how much the station is used.", "source": "Frequenzschutzbeitragsverordnung (FSBeitrV)", "confidence": 8 }, "VE703": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "The BNetzA fee regulation charges for individually attributable acts such as admission to the amateur service and assignment of a person-bound call sign.", "source": "Besondere Gebührenverordnung BNetzA (BNetzABGebV)", "confidence": 8 }, "VE704": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Unpaid public fees and contributions can be enforced administratively under the Verwaltungs-Vollstreckungsgesetz.", "source": "Verwaltungs-Vollstreckungsgesetz (VwVG)", "confidence": 8 }, "VE705": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Aircraft operation requires the consent of the pilot in command because that person is responsible for the aircraft and onboard radio use.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "VE706": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "On a ship in international waters, amateur operation is possible only with the master's consent because the master controls shipboard operations.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 }, "VE707": { "revision": 1, "explanation": "Damage caused by an antenna installation is a civil-liability issue for the owner or operator who controls that installation.", "source": "https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Amateurfunk/Fragenkatalog/BetriebVorschriftFragKlAuEId7830pdf.pdf?__blob=publicationFile", "confidence": 8 } }