Question
Who is accountable if a repeater inadvertently retransmits communications that violate the FCC rules?
Answer Options
- A) The control operator of the originating station
- B) The control operator of the repeater
- C) The owner of the repeater
- D) Both the originating station and the repeater owner
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The FCC holds the person who originates the signal responsible for its content and compliance. If a repeater (which is operating under automatic control) retransmits an illegal or rule-violating message, the accountability lies solely with the control operator of the originating station (the user who spoke the message).
While the repeater owner must ensure the repeater is shut down if it is persistently used for illegal purposes, they are not responsible for the content of every single message relayed.
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