Deep Dive: E1B06
The correct answer is A: You may have to notify the Federal Aviation Administration and register it with the FCC as required by Part 17 of the FCC rules. The additional rules that apply if you are erecting an amateur station antenna structure at a site at or near a public use airport is that you may have to notify the Federal Aviation Administration and register it with the FCC as required by Part 17 of the FCC rules. Antenna structures near airports may require FAA notification and FCC registration. For amateur radio operators, this is important for compliance. Understanding this helps ensure legal antenna installation.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. Entering height and coordinates on FAA website isn't the only requirement - you may need to notify FAA and register with FCC. Website entry isn't the complete requirement. Option C: Incorrect. Filing Environmental Impact Statement with EPA isn't required - you may need to notify FAA and register with FCC. EIS filing isn't required. Option D: Incorrect. Obtaining construction permit from airport zoning authority per Part 119 isn't required - you may need to notify FAA and register with FCC. Part 119 permit isn't required.
Exam Tip
Antenna near airport = may need to notify FAA and register with FCC per Part 17. Think 'A'ntenna 'N'ear 'A'irport = 'A'pply 'N'otification 'A'nd registration. Antenna structures near airports may require FAA notification and FCC registration. Not website entry, not EIS, not Part 119 permit - just FAA notification and FCC Part 17 registration.
Memory Aid
Antenna near airport = may need to notify FAA and register with FCC per Part 17. Think 'A'ntenna 'N'ear 'A'irport = 'A'pply 'N'otification. Antenna structures near airports may require FAA notification and FCC registration. Important compliance requirement.
Real-World Example
An amateur station antenna structure at or near a public use airport: You may have to notify the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and register the antenna structure with the FCC as required by Part 17 of the FCC rules. This ensures the antenna doesn't interfere with aviation. FAA notification and FCC Part 17 registration may be required - this is the additional rule.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E1B
Reference: FCC Part 17
Key Concepts
Verified Content
Question from the official FCC Extra Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the E1B topic.