Question #127Amateur Radio Regulations and Licensing

Which of these statements is true about legal power levels on the amateur bands?

  1. Always use the maximum power allowed to ensure that you complete the contact
  2. An amateur may use no more than 200 Watts PEP to make an amateur contact
  3. An amateur may use up to 1500 Watts PEP on any amateur frequency
  4. An amateur must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communication ✓ Correct answer