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Question 20

What is the power limit for beacon stations?

  1. 10 watts PEP output
  2. 20 watts PEP output
  3. 100 watts PEP outputCorrect answer
  4. 200 watts PEP output

Explanation

A beacon exists to be heard at long range under marginal conditions, but it also transmits unattended, so the FCC caps it well below the general amateur limit. The ceiling is a flat 100 W regardless of band or license class.

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Question 20: What is the power limit for beacon stations? · FCC General Class (Element 3) · Questena