On which HF bands does a Technician class operator have phone privileges?

• A. 15 meter band
• B. 10 meter band only
• C. 20 meter band
• D. 80 meter band

Answer: (B)

A Technician class operator has phone privileges on the 10 meter band only. This band allows for voice communications using the modulation methods specified for “phone” operations, making it accessible for Technician licensees. The 10 meter band ranges from 28.000 MHz to 29.700 MHz, and this is where Technicians can operate using voice modes, such as upper sideband (USB).

While the 15 meter and 20 meter bands do allow for various modes of communication, including digital and CW (Morse code), a Technician does not hold phone privileges on those bands. The 80 meter band primarily supports low-frequency communications and is typically used for CW or lower sideband phone operations, which requires higher class licenses. Thus, the correct understanding is that the Technician class license restricts phone privileges to the 10 meter band.