Deep Dive: G1D12
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.
Why Other Answers 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.
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 Example
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.
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.