Question
What must you do if your station fails to meet the FCC RF exposure exemption criteria?
Answer Options
- A) Perform an RF Exposure Evaluation in accordance with FCC OET Bulletin 65
- B) Contact the FCC for permission to transmit
- C) Perform an RF exposure evaluation in accordance with World Meteorological Organization guidelines
- D) Use an FCC-approved band-pass filter
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The FCC grants certain low-power or low-frequency amateur operations an exemption from a detailed RF exposure evaluation. If a station’s operation falls outside these specific exemption criteria (for example, if the power or frequency combination is too high), the operator must perform a formal evaluation.
FCC Rule §97.13(c)(2) and 47 CFR §1.1307(b)(3)(i) mandate that if the station fails to meet the exemption criteria, the operator must Perform an RF Exposure Evaluation in accordance with OET Bulletin 65. This bulletin provides the detailed calculation procedures necessary to determine compliance with MPE limits in the specific operating environment.
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