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Subelement B-001

B-001

Section B-001-009

Section B-001-009

Who is responsible for the operation of an amateur radio station?

  • Only the station owner who is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
  • Only the control operator
  • The person who owns the station equipment
  • Correct Answer
    Both the control operator and the station owner

Both the licensee and the control operator ( a person other than the licensee whom the owner may have left in charge of the station ) are responsible for proper operation of the station.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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If you transmit from another amateur radio station, who is responsible for its operation?

  • The station owner, unless the station logbook shows you as the control operator
  • Correct Answer
    Both of you
  • You
  • The station owner

Both the licensee and the control operator ( a person other than the licensee whom the owner may have left in charge of the station ) are responsible for proper operation of the station.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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What is your responsibility as a station owner?

  • You must be present whenever the station is operated
  • Correct Answer
    You are responsible for the operation of the station in accordance with the regulations
  • You must allow another amateur radio operator to operate your station upon request
  • You must notify Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada if another amateur radio operator acts as the control operator

Both the licensee and the control operator ( a person other than the licensee whom the owner may have left in charge of the station ) are responsible for proper operation of the station.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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Who may be the control operator of an amateur radio station?

  • Any person over 21 years of age with Basic and Morse code qualifications
  • Any person over 21 years of age
  • Any person over 21 years of age with a Basic Qualification
  • Correct Answer
    Any qualified amateur radio operator chosen by the station owner

The Control Operator must hold an Amateur certificate.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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When must an amateur radio station have a control operator?

  • Only when training another amateur radio operator
  • A control operator is not needed
  • Whenever the station receiver is operated
  • Correct Answer
    Whenever the station is transmitting

The holder of an Amateur certificate, the 'Control Operator', must be in charge of the station whenever it is on the air.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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When an amateur radio station is transmitting, where must its control operator be?

  • At the station's entrance, to control entry to the room
  • Correct Answer
    At the station's control point
  • Anywhere within 50 km of the station location
  • Anywhere in the same building as the transmitter

The holder of an Amateur certificate, the 'Control Operator', must be in charge of the station whenever it is on the air.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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Why can't family members without qualifications transmit using your amateur radio station if they are alone with your equipment?

  • They must not use your equipment without your permission
  • They must first know the right frequencies and emission modes for transmitting
  • They must first know how to use the right abbreviations and Q signals
  • Correct Answer
    They must hold suitable amateur radio qualifications before they are allowed to be control operators

The holder of an Amateur certificate, the 'Control Operator', must be in charge of the station whenever it is on the air. Your certificate does not grant spouses, siblings or relatives privileges to be 'Control Operators' ( i.e., use the station in your absence ).

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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The owner of an amateur radio station may:

  • Correct Answer
    permit any person to operate the station under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate
  • permit anyone to take part in communications only if prior written permission is received from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
  • permit anyone to use the station without restrictions
  • permit anyone to use the station and take part in communications

The holder of an Amateur certificate, the 'Control Operator', must be in charge of the station whenever it is on the air.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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Under what circumstances can a person who does NOT have an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate operate an amateur radio station?

  • Correct Answer
    When the person is under supervision, and in the presence of, a person holding appropriate qualifications
  • When the person has been briefed over the telephone by a person holding appropriate qualifications
  • When the person is actively enrolled in an amateur radio course
  • When the person holds a valid licence in the land mobile or maritime services

A Basic Qualification alone does not grant privileges below 30 MHz. A 'Control Operator' must hold an amateur certificate and supervise the station.

Original copyright; explanations transcribed with permission from Francois VE2AAY, author of the ExHAMiner exam simulator. Do not copy without his permission.

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