When operating a station in South America by remote control over the internet from the US, what regulations apply?
The correct answer is C: Only those of the remote station's country. When operating a station in South America by remote control over the internet from the US, only the regulations of the remote station's country apply. The station is physically located in South America, so that country's regulations govern the operation. US regulations don't apply to foreign stations. For amateur radio operators, this is important when operating remote stations in other countries. Understanding this helps ensure legal operation.
Exam Tip
Remote control of foreign station = only that country's regulations apply. Think 'R'emote 'F'oreign 'S'tation = 'R'egulations 'F'ollow 'S'tation location. Only the regulations of the country where the station is physically located apply. US regulations don't apply to foreign stations.
Memory Aid
"Remote control of foreign station = only that country's regulations. Think 'R'emote 'F'oreign 'S'tation = 'R'egulations 'F'ollow 'S'tation. Only regulations of the country where station is located apply. US regulations don't apply."
Real-World Application
You remotely control a station in Brazil from your home in the US via the internet. Only Brazilian amateur radio regulations apply to this operation - US FCC regulations don't apply because the station is physically in Brazil. You must comply with Brazilian licensing, power limits, and operating rules.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Both countries' regulations don't apply - only the country where the station is physically located applies. The remote station is in South America, so only South American regulations apply.
Option B: Incorrect. FCC third-party regulations don't apply to foreign stations - only the remote station's country regulations apply. US regulations don't govern foreign stations.
Option D: Incorrect. Only FCC regulations don't apply - the station is in South America, so only that country's regulations apply. US regulations don't govern foreign stations.
题目解析
The correct answer is C: Only those of the remote station's country. When operating a station in South America by remote control over the internet from the US, only the regulations of the remote station's country apply. The station is physically located in South America, so that country's regulations govern the operation. US regulations don't apply to foreign stations. For amateur radio operators, this is important when operating remote stations in other countries. Understanding this helps ensure legal operation.
考试技巧
Remote control of foreign station = only that country's regulations apply. Think 'R'emote 'F'oreign 'S'tation = 'R'egulations 'F'ollow 'S'tation location. Only the regulations of the country where the station is physically located apply. US regulations don't apply to foreign stations.
记忆口诀
Remote control of foreign station = only that country's regulations. Think 'R'emote 'F'oreign 'S'tation = 'R'egulations 'F'ollow 'S'tation. Only regulations of the country where station is located apply. US regulations don't apply.
实际应用示例
You remotely control a station in Brazil from your home in the US via the internet. Only Brazilian amateur radio regulations apply to this operation - US FCC regulations don't apply because the station is physically in Brazil. You must comply with Brazilian licensing, power limits, and operating rules.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. Both countries' regulations don't apply - only the country where the station is physically located applies. The remote station is in South America, so only South American regulations apply. Option B: Incorrect. FCC third-party regulations don't apply to foreign stations - only the remote station's country regulations apply. US regulations don't govern foreign stations. Option D: Incorrect. Only FCC regulations don't apply - the station is in South America, so only that country's regulations apply. US regulations don't govern foreign stations.
知识点
Remote control, Foreign station operation, International regulations, Remote operation
Verified Content
Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.