Updated: Dec 9, 2025 | Source: 2024-2028 Question Pool | Topic: E1D
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Which amateur stations are eligible to be telecommand stations of space stations, subject to the privileges of the class of operator license held by the control operator of the station?

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The correct answer is B: Any amateur station so designated by the space station licensee. Which amateur stations are eligible to be telecommand stations of space stations, subject to the privileges of the class of operator license held by the control operator is any amateur station so designated by the space station licensee. The space station licensee designates which stations can be telecommand stations. For amateur radio operators, this is important for satellite operation. Understanding this helps when working with satellites.

Why Other Answers Are Wrong

Option A: Incorrect. AMSAT approval isn't required - the space station licensee designates telecommand stations, not AMSAT. AMSAT approval isn't the requirement. Option C: Incorrect. ITU designation isn't required - the space station licensee designates telecommand stations, not ITU. ITU designation isn't the requirement. Option D: Incorrect. Since A and C are not correct, 'all of the above' cannot be correct. Only designation by space station licensee is correct.

Exam Tip

Telecommand station eligibility = any station designated by space station licensee. Think 'T'elecommand 'S'tation = 'T'he 'S'pace station licensee designates. The space station licensee designates which stations can be telecommand stations. Not AMSAT approval, not ITU designation - just space station licensee designation.

Memory Aid

Telecommand station eligibility = any station designated by space station licensee. Think 'T'elecommand 'S'tation = 'S'pace station licensee designates. The space station licensee designates which stations can be telecommand stations. Important for satellite operation.

Real-World Example

Telecommand stations of space stations: Any amateur station can be a telecommand station if it's designated by the space station licensee. The space station licensee (the person/entity that licensed the space station) decides which stations can send commands to the space station. This is the eligibility requirement - designation by the space station licensee.

Source & Coverage

Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool

Subelement: E1D

Reference: FCC Part 97.211

Key Concepts

Telecommand stations Space stations Designated by space station licensee Station eligibility

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