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What is a control operator as defined in Part 97?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: D. An amateur operator designated by the licensee of a station to be responsible for transmissions and FCC rules compliance at that station
FCC rule 97.3 defines a control operator as an amateur operator designated by the licensee of a station to be responsible for transmissions and FCC rules compliance at that station. The person speaking is not automatically the control operator.
Tip: Control operator = the person responsible for the station's transmissions.
FCC rule reference: Part 97.3(a)(13)