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LIVE QUESTIONS FOR JULY 26 AND JULY 27, 2025 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

 
 

1, While in your vehicle, what should you do if your vehicle becomes energized by a fallen line or a mast erected into power lines? (No danger of fire present.)

A: Exit the vehicle and run.

B: Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

C: Try to drive the vehicle to a safe place.

D: Ask bystanders to remove the power line.

2, Average male voices: Most commonly fall around ________ Hz during conversational speech.

A-100 to 120 Hz

B-250 to 300 HZ

C-250 to 275 HZ

D-250 to 450 HZ

3, On July 4th "Tripp" L. Owens, III, N4NTO apparently died while setting up a vertical antenna for a POTA activation.  What is the most reasonable procedure before setting up a vertical antenna?

A: Coat the vertical antenna with a thick layer of rubber.

B: Work with another person who can assist and summon help if needed.

C: Look up and make sure there are no power lines or hazards in the area.

D: Use Class 2 Voltage Insulating Gloves when touching the vertical antenna.

4, Hackers use the following to fool Email summary readers to allow AI to execute hidden instructions:

A: Using special code words in the email.

B: Changing the coding in Copilot and other readers.

C: Email summary readers don’t allow this to happen.

D: Typing in white letters on a white background or in zero font size.

THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS ARE

1B, 2A, 3C AND 4D

 
 

LIVE QUESTIONS FOR AUG 2 AND AUG 3, 2025 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

 
 

1, What is the present maximum flight time of the Airbike created by Volonaut?

A: 1 hour.

B: 1 minute.

C: 10 minutes.

D: 30 minutes. 

2, While crystal microphones are simple, relatively inexpensive, and produce a decent voltage output, their high impedance, limited frequency response, and fragility make them less suitable for amateur radio use compared to more modern alternatives.  (written by KY6V)

A-True

B-False

3, Which amateur band lies closest in frequency to household microwave ovens?

A: 2300-2310 MHz

B: 2390-2450 MHz

C: 3300-3500 MHz

D: 5650-5925 MHz

4, SteppIR is ending sales of their adjustable beam antennas for Ham Radio on August 31, 2025. Which of the following is not true?

 A: The beams did not work well.

B: Many hams said the product is too expensive. 

C: They will still provide service and part to existing owners.

D: SteppIR will concentrate on their commercial and military sales.

THE ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS WILL BE POSTED HERE SHORTLY AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE SUNDAY RAGCHEW NET

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