Question
Who may be the control operator of an auxiliary station?
Answer Options
- A) Any licensed amateur operator
- B) Only Technician, General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class operators
- C) Only General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class operators
- D) Only Amateur Extra class operators
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
An auxiliary station is a fixed amateur station used as a repeater or a link to remotely control other stations. Due to the nature of their operation (often unmonitored and sometimes automatically controlled), and their critical role in linking communication systems, the FCC restricts who can be the control operator. This ensures that the person in charge has demonstrated a higher level of technical knowledge and regulatory understanding.
Specifically, the control operator of an auxiliary station must hold a license of Technician, General, Advanced, or Amateur Extra class. The Technician license class is the lowest license class permitted to operate an auxiliary station, reflecting the need for a certain level of technical and operational competence for this specialized type of amateur station.
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