Question
When may a 10-meter repeater retransmit the 2-meter signal from a station that has a Technician class control operator?
Answer Options
- A) Under no circumstances
- B) Only if the station on 10-meters is operating under a Special Temporary Authorization allowing such retransmission
- C) Only during an FCC-declared general state of communications emergency
- D) Only if the 10-meter repeater control operator holds at least a General class license
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
The control operator is ultimately responsible for all transmissions from a station. FCC Rule \S 97.205(\text{b}) permits a 10\text{-meter} repeater (operating under General class or higher privileges) to retransmit a signal from a 2\text{-meter} station (operating under Technician class privileges) only if the 10\text{-meter} repeater’s control operator holds at least a General class license.
This is because the retransmitted signal must be on a frequency authorized for the control operator of the station doing the retransmission (the 10\text{-meter} repeater). Since 10\text{-meter} operation requires at least a General class license, the repeater’s control operator must be a General class licensee or higher for the repeater to operate on 10\text{m} and retransmit any signal there.
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