Question
Who or what determines “good engineering and good amateur practice,” as applied to the operation of an amateur station in all respects not covered by the Part 97 rules?
Answer Options
- A) The FCC
- B) The control operator
- C) The IEEE
- D) The ITU
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The control operator of an amateur station is responsible for adhering to all FCC rules and, in matters not explicitly covered by the Part 97 rules, must operate according to ‘good engineering and good amateur practice.’ According to \S 97.101(\text{a}), the ultimate authority that determines what constitutes ‘good engineering and good amateur practice’ is the FCC.
While the control operator applies these practices, and organizations like the IEEE or ITU set standards, the FCC retains final judgment. This rule is in place to allow the FCC to enforce a general standard of operation when new technologies or unexpected scenarios arise that are not addressed by a specific, written rule.
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