Question
What is the definition of third party communications?
Answer Options
- A) A message from a control operator to another amateur station control operator on behalf of another person
- B) Amateur radio communications where three stations are in communications with one another
- C) Operation when the transmitting equipment is licensed to a person other than the control operator
- D) Temporary authorization for an unlicensed person to transmit on the amateur bands for technical experiments
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Third party communications occur when a licensed amateur sends or receives a message on behalf of an unlicensed person (the third party). It is defined as a message from a control operator to another amateur station control operator on behalf of another person.
This is a central concept in traffic handling, where messages (often called radiograms) are relayed through the amateur radio network for final delivery to an unlicensed family member or friend. The primary focus is relaying messages for non-hams.
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