Deep Dive: G1E02
The correct answer is D: Only if the 10-meter repeater control operator holds at least a General class license. A 10-meter repeater may retransmit the 2-meter signal from a station with a Technician class control operator only if the 10-meter repeater control operator holds at least a General class license. The repeater control operator's license class determines what signals can be retransmitted. For amateur radio operators, this helps ensure proper license class requirements for cross-band repeater operation. Understanding this helps when setting up or using cross-band repeaters.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Cross-band retransmission isn't completely prohibited - it's allowed if the repeater control operator has appropriate license class. Option B: Incorrect. Special Temporary Authorization isn't required - standard licensing with appropriate class is sufficient. No STA needed. Option C: Incorrect. Emergency declarations aren't required - cross-band retransmission is allowed under normal conditions if license requirements are met.
Exam Tip
10m repeater retransmitting 2m = repeater control operator must be General class or higher. Think 'C'ross-band 'R'epeater = 'C'ontrol 'R'equires General class. Repeater control operator's license class determines what can be retransmitted. Not prohibited, not STA, not emergency only.
Memory Aid
10m repeater retransmitting 2m = repeater control operator must be General class or higher. Think 'C'ross-band 'R'epeater = 'C'ontrol 'R'equires General. Control operator's license class determines authorization. General class or higher required.
Real-World Example
A 10-meter repeater wants to retransmit a 2-meter signal from a Technician class operator. This is allowed only if the 10-meter repeater's control operator holds at least a General class license. The control operator's license class authorizes the cross-band retransmission. If the control operator were only Technician class, this wouldn't be allowed.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool
Subelement: G1E
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 G1E topic.