Deep Dive: G1D05
The correct answer is A: A US operator/primary station license. When operating a US station by remote control from outside the country, the control operator must hold a US operator/primary station license. The control operator must be properly licensed in the US, regardless of where they're physically located. For amateur radio operators, this allows remote operation while maintaining proper licensing. Understanding this helps when planning remote control operations.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. A special remote station permit isn't required - a standard US license is sufficient. No special permit is needed for remote control from outside the US. Option C: Incorrect. A foreign country license isn't sufficient - the control operator must hold a US license. Foreign licenses don't authorize control of US stations. Option D: Incorrect. A special remote station permit isn't required - a standard US license is sufficient. No foreign license or special permit is needed.
Exam Tip
Remote control from outside US = US operator/primary station license required. Think 'R'emote 'C'ontrol = 'R'equires 'C'orrect US license. Control operator must hold US license, regardless of physical location. No special permit needed.
Memory Aid
Remote control from outside US = US operator/primary station license. Think 'R'emote 'C'ontrol = 'R'equires 'C'orrect US license. Control operator must hold US license regardless of physical location. No special permit needed.
Real-World Example
You're traveling outside the US and want to remotely control your US station via the internet. You must hold a valid US amateur radio license (operator/primary station license). Your US license authorizes you to control the US station from anywhere in the world. No special permit or foreign license is needed.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool
Subelement: G1D
Reference: 2023-2027 Question Pool · G1 - Commission's Rules
Key Concepts
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Question from the official FCC General Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the G1D topic.