Which of the following restrictions apply when a non-licensed person is allowed to speak to a foreign station using a station under the control of a licensed amateur operator?
The correct answer is B: The foreign station must be in a country with which the U.S. has a third party agreement. According to FCC Part 97.115, when allowing a non-licensed person to speak to a foreign station, the key requirement is that the foreign station must be in a country that has a third party agreement with the United States. This agreement allows non-licensed persons to participate in amateur radio communications.
Third party agreements are international arrangements that permit unlicensed persons to participate in amateur radio communications between the agreeing countries. The control operator must still be present and responsible, and must handle station identification. The non-licensed person doesn't need to be a U.S. citizen - the requirement is about the country where the foreign station is located, not the citizenship of the third party.
Exam Tip
Third party to foreign = Third party agreement required. Remember: The key requirement is that the foreign station must be in a country with a U.S. third party agreement. Citizenship doesn't matter.
Memory Aid
"**T**hird **P**arty **F**oreign = **T**hird **P**arty **A**greement (think 'TPF = TPA')"
Real-World Application
You're operating and want to let your non-licensed friend speak to a station in Canada (which has a third party agreement with the U.S.). This is permitted because Canada has a third party agreement. However, if the foreign station were in a country without such an agreement, your friend could not participate, regardless of their citizenship.
FCC Part 97.115Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. The third party doesn't need to be a U.S. citizen. The requirement is about the country where the foreign station is located, not citizenship.
Option C: Incorrect. While the control operator must do station identification, this is not the only requirement. The foreign station must be in a country with a third party agreement.
Option D: Incorrect. Not all options are correct. Only the third party agreement requirement is necessary (option B).
题目解析
The correct answer is B: The foreign station must be in a country with which the U.S. has a third party agreement. According to FCC Part 97.115, when allowing a non-licensed person to speak to a foreign station, the key requirement is that the foreign station must be in a country that has a third party agreement with the United States. This agreement allows non-licensed persons to participate in amateur radio communications. Third party agreements are international arrangements that permit unlicensed persons to participate in amateur radio communications between the agreeing countries. The control operator must still be present and responsible, and must handle station identification. The non-licensed person doesn't need to be a U.S. citizen - the requirement is about the country where the foreign station is located, not the citizenship of the third party.
考试技巧
Third party to foreign = Third party agreement required. Remember: The key requirement is that the foreign station must be in a country with a U.S. third party agreement. Citizenship doesn't matter.
记忆口诀
**T**hird **P**arty **F**oreign = **T**hird **P**arty **A**greement (think 'TPF = TPA')
实际应用示例
You're operating and want to let your non-licensed friend speak to a station in Canada (which has a third party agreement with the U.S.). This is permitted because Canada has a third party agreement. However, if the foreign station were in a country without such an agreement, your friend could not participate, regardless of their citizenship.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. The third party doesn't need to be a U.S. citizen. The requirement is about the country where the foreign station is located, not citizenship. Option C: Incorrect. While the control operator must do station identification, this is not the only requirement. The foreign station must be in a country with a third party agreement. Option D: Incorrect. Not all options are correct. Only the third party agreement requirement is necessary (option B).
知识点
FCC Part 97.115, Third party communications, International agreements, Non-licensed persons
Verified Content
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