Deep Dive: E1B10
The correct answer is A: All amateur service frequencies authorized to the control operator. What frequencies are authorized to an amateur station operating under RACES rules is all amateur service frequencies authorized to the control operator. RACES stations can use all frequencies the control operator is authorized to use. For amateur radio operators, this is important for RACES operation. Understanding this helps ensure legal RACES operation.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. Specific segments in MF, HF, VHF, UHF isn't correct - RACES can use all frequencies authorized to control operator. Specific segments isn't correct. Option C: Incorrect. Specific local government channels isn't correct - RACES can use all frequencies authorized to control operator. Local government channels isn't correct. Option D: Incorrect. Since B and C are not correct, 'all of the above' cannot be correct. Only all frequencies authorized to control operator is correct.
Exam Tip
RACES frequencies = all amateur service frequencies authorized to control operator. Think 'R'ACES = 'R'egular 'A'mateur 'C'ommunication 'E'mergency 'S'ervice = all frequencies. RACES stations can use all frequencies the control operator is authorized to use. Not specific segments, not local government channels - just all frequencies authorized to control operator.
Memory Aid
RACES frequencies = all amateur service frequencies authorized to control operator. Think 'R'ACES = 'A'll frequencies. RACES stations can use all frequencies the control operator is authorized to use. Important for RACES operation.
Real-World Example
An amateur station operating under RACES rules: It can use all amateur service frequencies that the control operator is authorized to use. If the control operator is an Extra class, the RACES station can use all Extra class frequencies. RACES doesn't have separate frequency allocations - it uses all frequencies authorized to the control operator. This is what frequencies are authorized.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E1B
Reference: FCC Part 97.407
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.