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E1A08
If a station in a message forwarding system inadvertently forwards a message that is in violation of FCC rules, who is primarily accountable for the rules violation?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: B. The control operator of the originating station
In a message forwarding system, the control operator of the station that originated the message is primarily accountable for any rules violation. Forwarding stations that pass it along inadvertently are not primarily responsible.
Tip: The originator owns the message.
FCC rule reference: Part 97.219