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G2B09
Who may be the control operator of an amateur station transmitting in RACES to assist relief operations during a disaster?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. Only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license
Only a person holding an FCC-issued amateur operator license may be the control operator of a RACES station. Government officials without an amateur license cannot.
Tip: RACES control op needs an amateur license.
FCC rule reference: Part 97.407(a)