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Pick your own question. The live section of our website is open to your pictures, questions or riddles for the week. If interested in getting involved, please send your thoughts to VOIP@SCARSVOIP.COM or deliver direct on the net.

QUESTIONS FOR APR 27 AND APR 28 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

1, If you are in contact with another ham whose location is "antipodal" to yours, what is the other ham's location?

A: Aboard a space station, such as "Mir."
B: Anywhere that an EME (moon bounce) signal strikes the earth.
C: The exact opposite side of the earth from your location.
D: Any location that can be visually seen from your location.

2, Which of the following designs is used for a balun?

A: Coax/wire wrapped on a ferrite rod or core.
B: Coax wound in a coil.
C: Ferrite beads placed on a length of coax.
D: All of the above.

3, According to the solar observatory in Zurich, Switzerland, the solar cycle that begun in what year, is now called first cycle in recorded history?

A: 1492
B: 1755
C: 1834
D: 1904

4, When may a licensed amateur radio operator be paid for operating an amateur radio station?

A: Never
B: When providing emergency communications
C: When employed by an amateur radio manufacturer
D: As a school teacher, when it is part of the curriculum

ANSWERS FOR ABOVE 1C, 2D, 3B, and 4D.

QUESTIONS FOR MAY 4 AND MAY 5 SUPPLIED BY K2HA

1, What was the "SUPER WASP"?

A: A receiver
B: A high speed key
C: A mobile antenna
D: A power amplifier

2, The heliograph was one of the earliest forms of communication and uses:

A: Lenses
B: Mirrors
C: Triodes
D: Cathodes.

3, The longest (human involved) Laser optical data signal received covered:

A: 60 million miles
B: 90 million miles
C: 120 million miles
D:140 million miles
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4, What is the recognized CW output power for QRP operation?

A: 100 watts
B: 10 watts
C: 5 watts
D: 1 watt

ANSWERS FOR ABOVE WILL BE POSTED AT THE END OF THE WEEK.