Deep Dive: G2B09
The correct answer is A: Only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license. The control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster must be only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license. RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) requires licensed amateur operators. For amateur radio operators, this ensures proper licensing for emergency communications. Understanding this helps when participating in RACES operations.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option B: Incorrect. RACES net control operators must also be licensed amateurs - being a net control operator doesn't exempt the license requirement. Option C: Incorrect. Government officials cannot be control operators unless they also hold amateur licenses - the license requirement applies to everyone. Option D: Incorrect. Control operators must always be licensed - the license requirement doesn't depend on whether normal communication systems are operational.
Exam Tip
RACES control operator = FCC-issued amateur license required. Think 'R'ACES = 'R'equires 'A'mateur 'C'ontrol 'E'mergency 'S'tation license. Only licensed amateur operators can be control operators. Not about net control status, government officials, or system status - license is always required.
Memory Aid
RACES control operator = FCC-issued amateur license required. Think 'R'ACES = 'R'equires 'A'mateur license. Only licensed amateur operators can be control operators. License requirement is mandatory for all control operators.
Real-World Example
You participate in RACES operations during a disaster. As the control operator, you must hold an FCC-issued amateur operator license. Even if you're a government official or net control operator, you still need an amateur license to be a control operator. The license requirement is mandatory.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2023-2027 Question Pool
Subelement: G2B
Reference: 2023-2027 Question Pool · G2 - Operating Procedures
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 G2B topic.