Question
What portion of the 10-meter band is available for repeater use?
Answer Options
- A) The entire band
- B) The portion between 28.1 MHz and 28.2 MHz
- C) The portion between 28.3 MHz and 28.5 MHz
- D) The portion above 29.5 MHz
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
In the 10\text{-meter} band (28 \text{MHz}), the frequency range of 29.5 \text{MHz} to 29.7 \text{MHz} is designated for FM repeater operations. The FCC’s rules in \S 97.205(\text{b}) specify this segment to facilitate effective use of the band, distinguishing it for FM voice relay typically found at the very top of the band.
While General class operators have a wide range of privileges in the 10\text{-meter} band starting from 28.000 \text{MHz}, this specific segment is set aside for repeater output, allowing for better organization and spectrum management. The entire 10\text{-meter} band, or its lower segments, are not used for repeater output operations. This allocation enables local and regional FM communications on 10\text{m}.
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