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G1B03
Which of the following is a purpose of a beacon station as identified in the FCC rules?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. Observation of propagation and reception
The FCC defines a beacon as an amateur station transmitting for observing propagation and reception or other experimental purposes. Repeater IDs and bulletins are not beacon functions.
Tip: Beacons are for checking propagation.
FCC rule reference: Part 97.3(a)(9)