Deep Dive: E1A05
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.
Why Other Answers 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.
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 Example
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.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E1A
Reference: FCC Part 97.5
Key Concepts
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Question from the official FCC Extra Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the E1A topic.