Extra exam question E1A10
Subelement E1, COMMISSION RULES· Group E1A · 47 CFR §97.11
If an amateur station is installed aboard a ship or aircraft, what condition must be met before the station is operated?
- A.Its operation must be approved by the master of the ship or the pilot in command of the aircraft (correct answer)
- B.The amateur station operator must agree not to transmit when the main radio of the ship or aircraft is in use
- C.The amateur station must have a power supply that is completely independent of the main ship or aircraft power supply
- D.The amateur station must operate only in specific segments of the amateur service HF and VHF bands
WhyAn amateur station installed aboard a ship or aircraft may not be operated until its operation is approved by the ship's master or the aircraft's pilot in command. §97.11 requires that before an amateur station aboard a ship or aircraft is operated, its operation must be approved by whoever is in charge of the vessel or aircraft, the ship's master or the aircraft's pilot in command, answer A. There's no rule requiring an independent power supply or barring use while the main radio is active, and amateur operation aboard a ship or aircraft isn't restricted to only certain HF and VHF segments.
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2024-2028 NCVEC Element 4 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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