Question
Who does the FCC presume to be the control operator of an amateur station, unless documentation to the contrary is in the station records?
Answer Options
- A) The station custodian
- B) The third party participant
- C) The person operating the station equipment
- D) The station licensee
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
The FCC’s default position for accountability is that the person whose name is on the license is the one in charge. Therefore, the FCC presumes the station licensee to be the control operator. If a violation occurs, the licensee will be held responsible unless the station records (such as a logbook) can definitively prove that another licensed amateur was designated and acting as the control operator at the time of the transmission. The burden of proof to show otherwise is on the licensee.
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