Deep Dive: T1A09
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.
Why Other Answers Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. The FCC Office of Spectrum Management and Coordination Policy does not select frequency coordinators. The FCC does not involve itself in the selection of amateur radio frequency coordinators. Option B: Incorrect. While there is a National Frequency Coordinators' Council, local coordinators are not selected by a national chapter. They're chosen by local amateurs. Option D: Incorrect. FCC Regional Field Offices handle enforcement and administrative matters but do not select frequency coordinators. This is a community function, not a government function.
Exam Tip
Who selects the coordinator? Local amateurs who use repeaters. Remember: it's the users (repeater and auxiliary station operators) who choose their coordinator, not the government or national organizations.
Memory Aid
**W**ho **S**elects? **W**e **S**elect! (think 'WS' = We Select, the local amateur community)
Real-World Example
In your region, several amateur radio clubs operate repeaters on 2 meters and 70 cm. These clubs form a repeater council and hold a meeting to select a frequency coordinator. The coordinator is chosen from among experienced repeater operators who understand local frequency usage patterns. This person, selected by their peers, then helps coordinate new repeater frequencies and resolve conflicts, all with the support and recognition of the local amateur community.
Source & Coverage
Question Pool: 2022-2026 Question Pool
Subelement: T1A
Reference: FCC Part 97.205
Key Concepts
Verified Content
Question from the official FCC Technician Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the T1A topic.