Question
Which amateurs may contact the International Space Station (ISS) on VHF bands?
Answer Options
- A) Any amateur holding a General class or higher license
- B) Any amateur holding a Technician class or higher license
- C) Any amateur holding a General class or higher license who has applied for and received approval from NASA
- D) Any amateur holding a Technician class or higher license who has applied for and received approval from NASA
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
The International Space Station (ISS) operates amateur radio equipment on VHF/UHF frequencies (like the 2-meter band). Since the Technician class license grants full privileges on all amateur bands above 50 MHz, any amateur holding a Technician class or higher license is automatically authorized to use the amateur radio equipment on the ISS.
The ISS is classified as an amateur space station (T1A07), and operation is subject to all regular FCC Part 97 rules. No special approval or certification from NASA is required to make a contact.
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