Deep Dive: E2C01
The correct answer is D: No additional indicator is required. What indicator is required to be used by US-licensed operators when operating a station via remote control and the remote transmitter is located in the US is no additional indicator is required. Remote control within the US doesn't require a special indicator. For amateur radio operators, this is important for remote control operation. Understanding this helps ensure legal remote control operation.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. / followed by USPS state abbreviation isn't required - remote control within US doesn't require an indicator. State abbreviation isn't required. Option B: Incorrect. /R where is district isn't required - remote control within US doesn't require an indicator. District indicator isn't required. Option C: Incorrect. / followed by ARRL Section isn't required - remote control within US doesn't require an indicator. ARRL Section isn't required.
Exam Tip
Remote control in US = no additional indicator required. Think 'R'emote 'C'ontrol 'I'n 'U'S = 'N'o 'I'ndicator. Remote control within the US doesn't require a special indicator. Not state abbreviation, not district, not ARRL Section - just no indicator required.
Memory Aid
Remote control in US = no additional indicator required. Think 'R'emote 'C'ontrol 'I'n 'U'S = 'N'o 'I'ndicator. Remote control within the US doesn't require a special indicator. Important for remote control operation.
Real-World Example
A US-licensed operator operating a station via remote control with the remote transmitter located in the US: No additional indicator is required in the call sign. You just use your regular call sign. Special indicators are only required for remote control from outside the US or other special situations. This is the requirement - no additional indicator for remote control within the US.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2024-2028 Question Pool
Subelement: E2C
Reference: FCC Part 97.119
Key Concepts
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