What language may you use for identification when operating in a phone sub-band?
The correct answer is C: English. According to FCC Part 97.119(b), when operating in a phone sub-band, station identification must be in English. This is a requirement for all amateur stations in the United States, regardless of what language is used for the actual communication.
While amateurs may use other languages for communications (as long as they're not encoded to obscure meaning), the station identification itself must always be in English. This ensures that identification can be understood by FCC enforcement personnel and other amateurs monitoring the bands. The English identification requirement applies specifically to phone operations - CW identification uses Morse code, which is international.
Exam Tip
Phone identification = English only. Remember: When identifying on phone, you must use English, regardless of what language you use for the actual communication.
Memory Aid
"**P**hone **I**D = **P**lain **E**nglish (think 'PI = PE' = Plain English)"
Real-World Application
You're having a conversation in Spanish with another operator (which is permitted for communications). However, when you identify your station, you must say 'Kilo Alpha One Bravo Charlie' in English, not in Spanish. The identification requirement is always English, even if the communication is in another language.
FCC Part 97.119(b)Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. UN-recognized languages are not acceptable for identification. Only English is required.
Option B: Incorrect. ITU-recognized languages are not acceptable. Identification must be in English.
Option D: Incorrect. French and Spanish are not acceptable. Only English is required for phone identification.
题目解析
The correct answer is C: English. According to FCC Part 97.119(b), when operating in a phone sub-band, station identification must be in English. This is a requirement for all amateur stations in the United States, regardless of what language is used for the actual communication. While amateurs may use other languages for communications (as long as they're not encoded to obscure meaning), the station identification itself must always be in English. This ensures that identification can be understood by FCC enforcement personnel and other amateurs monitoring the bands. The English identification requirement applies specifically to phone operations - CW identification uses Morse code, which is international.
考试技巧
Phone identification = English only. Remember: When identifying on phone, you must use English, regardless of what language you use for the actual communication.
记忆口诀
**P**hone **I**D = **P**lain **E**nglish (think 'PI = PE' = Plain English)
实际应用示例
You're having a conversation in Spanish with another operator (which is permitted for communications). However, when you identify your station, you must say 'Kilo Alpha One Bravo Charlie' in English, not in Spanish. The identification requirement is always English, even if the communication is in another language.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. UN-recognized languages are not acceptable for identification. Only English is required. Option B: Incorrect. ITU-recognized languages are not acceptable. Identification must be in English. Option D: Incorrect. French and Spanish are not acceptable. Only English is required for phone identification.
知识点
FCC Part 97.119(b), Station identification, English requirement, Phone operations
Verified Content
Question from official FCC Technician Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.