Question
When operating a station in South America by remote control over the internet from the US, what regulations apply?
Answer Options
- A) Those of both the remote station’s country and the FCC
- B) Those of the remote station’s country and the FCC’s third-party regulations
- C) Only those of the remote station’s country
- D) Only those of the FCC
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
When an amateur station authorized by a foreign government is operated by remote control from the US over the Internet, the regulations of the country where the station is located apply. FCC Rule \S 97.507 makes it clear that the US rules (Part 97) do not apply in this scenario.
The amateur radio service has a system of reciprocal operation and international regulation, but the license and regulatory authority of the transmitting station’s location take precedence. Since the South American country is the one authorizing the transmissions, their regulations are the only ones that apply.
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