Deep Dive: E1C07
The correct answer is D: Operators must inform the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) of their call sign and coordinates of the station. What notifications must be given before transmitting on the 630- or 2200-meter bands is that operators must inform the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) of their call sign and coordinates of the station. UTC must be notified before operating on these bands. For amateur radio operators, this is important for low-band operation. Understanding this helps ensure legal operation.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Special FCC endorsement isn't required - UTC notification is required. FCC endorsement isn't the requirement. Option B: Incorrect. Environmental Impact Statement isn't required - UTC notification is required. EIS isn't the requirement. Option C: Incorrect. FAA notification isn't required - UTC notification is required. FAA notification isn't the requirement.
Exam Tip
630/2200m band notification = inform UTC of call sign and coordinates. Think '6'30/'2'200m = 'U'TC 'N'otification required. Operators must inform UTC of their call sign and coordinates before operating. Not FCC endorsement, not EIS, not FAA - just UTC notification.
Memory Aid
630/2200m band notification = inform UTC of call sign and coordinates. Think '6'30/'2'200m = 'U'TC 'N'otification. Operators must inform UTC of their call sign and coordinates before operating. Important for low-band operation.
Real-World Example
Before transmitting on 630- or 2200-meter bands: You must inform the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) of your call sign and coordinates of the station. UTC coordinates with power companies to prevent interference. This notification is required before operating on these bands. This is the requirement - inform UTC of call sign and coordinates.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E1C
Reference: FCC Part 97.303
Key Concepts
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