Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?

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The correct answer is C: Amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be repeater or auxiliary stations. Frequency coordinators are selected by the local amateur radio community, specifically by those operators who use or plan to use repeaters and auxiliary stations. This is a grassroots, community-driven process.

The selection process typically involves local amateur radio clubs, repeater councils, or regional amateur radio organizations. Those who will be affected by the coordinator's decisions - the repeater and auxiliary station operators - are the ones who choose and recognize the coordinator. This ensures that the coordinator understands local needs and has the support of the community they serve. The FCC does not get involved in this selection process, as it's entirely a matter for the amateur community to decide among themselves.