What should you do if something in a neighbor’s home is causing harmful interference to your amateur station?
The correct answer is D: All these choices are correct. When something in a neighbor's home causes harmful interference to your amateur station, you should work with your neighbor to identify the device, politely inform them about FCC rules, and ensure your station meets good amateur practice standards. This cooperative approach is the proper way to handle interference from consumer devices. Many consumer electronics (computers, LED lights, power supplies, etc.) can cause interference, and working together to identify and fix the problem is more effective than being confrontational. For amateur radio operators, this demonstrates good citizenship and often leads to successful resolution.
Exam Tip
All three actions are correct: work with neighbor, inform about FCC rules, ensure your station is correct. When all options are valid, 'all of the above' is usually the answer. Cooperation is key to resolving interference.
Memory Aid
"All three actions: Work together, Inform about rules, Ensure your station is correct. Think 'A'll 'W'ays 'I'nvolve 'E'veryone. Cooperation resolves interference."
Real-World Application
Your neighbor's new LED light dimmer is causing interference to your 2-meter receiver. You work with them to identify the device (turning it off confirms it's the source), politely explain that FCC rules require devices not to cause harmful interference, and verify your station is operating correctly (it is). Together, you find a solution - perhaps a filter on the dimmer or a different brand that doesn't interfere.
Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: While correct, this is incomplete. You should also inform about FCC rules and ensure your station is correct.
Option B: While correct, this is incomplete. You should also work with the neighbor and verify your station.
Option C: While correct, this is incomplete. You should also work with the neighbor and inform about rules.
题目解析
The correct answer is D: All these choices are correct. When something in a neighbor's home causes harmful interference to your amateur station, you should work with your neighbor to identify the device, politely inform them about FCC rules, and ensure your station meets good amateur practice standards. This cooperative approach is the proper way to handle interference from consumer devices. Many consumer electronics (computers, LED lights, power supplies, etc.) can cause interference, and working together to identify and fix the problem is more effective than being confrontational. For amateur radio operators, this demonstrates good citizenship and often leads to successful resolution.
考试技巧
All three actions are correct: work with neighbor, inform about FCC rules, ensure your station is correct. When all options are valid, 'all of the above' is usually the answer. Cooperation is key to resolving interference.
记忆口诀
All three actions: Work together, Inform about rules, Ensure your station is correct. Think 'A'll 'W'ays 'I'nvolve 'E'veryone. Cooperation resolves interference.
实际应用示例
Your neighbor's new LED light dimmer is causing interference to your 2-meter receiver. You work with them to identify the device (turning it off confirms it's the source), politely explain that FCC rules require devices not to cause harmful interference, and verify your station is operating correctly (it is). Together, you find a solution - perhaps a filter on the dimmer or a different brand that doesn't interfere.
错误选项分析
Option A: While correct, this is incomplete. You should also inform about FCC rules and ensure your station is correct. Option B: While correct, this is incomplete. You should also work with the neighbor and verify your station. Option C: While correct, this is incomplete. You should also work with the neighbor and inform about rules.
知识点
Interference from consumer devices, Cooperative resolution, FCC rules, Good operating practice
Verified Content
Question from official FCC Technician Class question pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators.