Question
When may an amateur station transmit without a control operator?
Answer Options
- A) When using automatic control, such as in the case of a repeater
- B) When the station licensee is away and another licensed amateur is using the station
- C) When the transmitting station is an auxiliary station
- D) Never
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
According to the FCC rules, an amateur station must never transmit unless there is an authorized, licensed control operator present. This control operator is the person responsible for the proper and legal operation of the station.
Even stations using automatic control (like repeaters) must have a designated control operator who is remotely in charge of the system and its operation, ready to take manual control or shut it down if necessary. The presence of a control operator, whether local or remote, is mandatory for all transmissions.
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