Who must be in physical control of the station apparatus of an amateur station aboard any vessel or craft that is documented or registered in the United States?
The correct answer is C: Any person holding an FCC issued amateur license or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation. Who must be in physical control of the station apparatus of an amateur station aboard any vessel or craft that is documented or registered in the United States is any person holding an FCC issued amateur license or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation. Any licensed amateur can control the station. For amateur radio operators, this is important for maritime operation. Understanding this helps ensure legal operation.
Exam Tip
Control of station on US vessel = any person with FCC amateur license or alien reciprocal authorization. Think 'C'ontrol = 'C'ertified amateur (licensed). Any licensed amateur can control the station. Not Marine license, not named in license, not ROP - just amateur license.
Memory Aid
"Control of station on US vessel = any person with FCC amateur license or alien reciprocal authorization. Think 'C'ontrol = 'A'mateur license. Any licensed amateur can control the station. Important for maritime operation."
Real-World Application
An amateur station aboard a US-registered vessel: Any person holding an FCC-issued amateur license (any class) or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation can be in physical control of the station. You don't need a Marine Radio license or to be named in a station license - any licensed amateur can operate. This is who must be in control.
FCC Part 97.5Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Marine Radio license isn't required - amateur license is sufficient. Marine license isn't required.
Option B: Incorrect. Person named in station license isn't required - any licensed amateur can control. Named in license isn't required.
Option D: Incorrect. Radiotelephone Operator Permit isn't required - amateur license is sufficient. ROP isn't required.
题目解析
The correct answer is C: Any person holding an FCC issued amateur license or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation. Who must be in physical control of the station apparatus of an amateur station aboard any vessel or craft that is documented or registered in the United States is any person holding an FCC issued amateur license or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation. Any licensed amateur can control the station. For amateur radio operators, this is important for maritime operation. Understanding this helps ensure legal operation.
考试技巧
Control of station on US vessel = any person with FCC amateur license or alien reciprocal authorization. Think 'C'ontrol = 'C'ertified amateur (licensed). Any licensed amateur can control the station. Not Marine license, not named in license, not ROP - just amateur license.
记忆口诀
Control of station on US vessel = any person with FCC amateur license or alien reciprocal authorization. Think 'C'ontrol = 'A'mateur license. Any licensed amateur can control the station. Important for maritime operation.
实际应用示例
An amateur station aboard a US-registered vessel: Any person holding an FCC-issued amateur license (any class) or who is authorized for alien reciprocal operation can be in physical control of the station. You don't need a Marine Radio license or to be named in a station license - any licensed amateur can operate. This is who must be in control.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. Marine Radio license isn't required - amateur license is sufficient. Marine license isn't required. Option B: Incorrect. Person named in station license isn't required - any licensed amateur can control. Named in license isn't required. Option D: Incorrect. Radiotelephone Operator Permit isn't required - amateur license is sufficient. ROP isn't required.
知识点
Amateur station, Vessel or craft, Physical control, FCC amateur license
Verified Content
Question from official FCC Extra Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.