Which of the following is true concerning access to frequencies?
The correct answer is C: Except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency. Concerning access to frequencies, except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency. All amateurs have equal access - no one 'owns' a frequency. For amateur radio operators, this is a fundamental principle. Understanding this helps ensure fair frequency use. Only emergencies create priority situations.
Exam Tip
Frequency access = no priority except emergencies. Think 'N'o 'P'riority = 'N'ormal 'P'ractice. Except during emergencies, no station has priority. Nets, QSOs, and contests don't have priority - all have equal access.
Memory Aid
"Frequency access = no priority except emergencies. Think 'N'o 'P'riority = 'N'ormal 'P'ractice. Except during emergencies, no station has priority access. All amateurs have equal access to frequencies."
Real-World Application
A net meets regularly on 14.200 MHz, but they don't 'own' that frequency. If you want to use it and they're not there, you can. If there's an emergency, emergency communications have priority. Otherwise, all amateurs have equal access to all frequencies within their license privileges.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. Nets don't have priority - they're organized activities but don't have regulatory priority over other operations.
Option B: Incorrect. QSOs in progress don't have regulatory priority - while it's good practice to avoid interfering, there's no legal priority.
Option D: Incorrect. Contest operations don't have priority - they're just another operating activity with no special rights.
题目解析
The correct answer is C: Except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency. Concerning access to frequencies, except during emergencies, no amateur station has priority access to any frequency. All amateurs have equal access - no one 'owns' a frequency. For amateur radio operators, this is a fundamental principle. Understanding this helps ensure fair frequency use. Only emergencies create priority situations.
考试技巧
Frequency access = no priority except emergencies. Think 'N'o 'P'riority = 'N'ormal 'P'ractice. Except during emergencies, no station has priority. Nets, QSOs, and contests don't have priority - all have equal access.
记忆口诀
Frequency access = no priority except emergencies. Think 'N'o 'P'riority = 'N'ormal 'P'ractice. Except during emergencies, no station has priority access. All amateurs have equal access to frequencies.
实际应用示例
A net meets regularly on 14.200 MHz, but they don't 'own' that frequency. If you want to use it and they're not there, you can. If there's an emergency, emergency communications have priority. Otherwise, all amateurs have equal access to all frequencies within their license privileges.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. Nets don't have priority - they're organized activities but don't have regulatory priority over other operations. Option B: Incorrect. QSOs in progress don't have regulatory priority - while it's good practice to avoid interfering, there's no legal priority. Option D: Incorrect. Contest operations don't have priority - they're just another operating activity with no special rights.
知识点
Frequency access, Priority access, Emergency communications, Operating procedures
Verified Content
Question from official FCC General Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.