Which of the following entities recommends transmit/receive channels and other parameters for auxiliary and repeater stations?

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The correct answer is B: Volunteer Frequency Coordinator recognized by local amateurs. Frequency coordinators are volunteers from the amateur radio community who help manage shared resources like repeater frequencies. They are not government employees but are recognized and supported by local amateur operators who use repeaters and auxiliary stations.

The frequency coordination system is a self-regulatory mechanism within the amateur radio community. Coordinators study local frequency usage, recommend specific frequencies for new repeaters to minimize interference, and help resolve conflicts between operators. This system works because amateurs voluntarily respect the coordinator's recommendations, even though they're not legally binding. The FCC does not appoint coordinators - they emerge from and are supported by the local amateur community. This reflects the amateur radio principle of self-regulation and community cooperation.