(C). The FCC guidelines are that an antenna structure must not be more than 200 feet high (provided that it is not at or near a public use airport) or the antenna must be registered with the FCC and the FAA must be notified before installation.

Refer to FCC Section:97.15(a)

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Beacon stations are used for looking at radio wave propagation or as calibration signals. The FCC requires that there must be no more than one beacon signal in the same band from a single location.

For more info look at Wikipedia: Radio Propagation Beacon

Refer to FCC Section:[97.203(b)]

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(A). Beacons stations may be used by Amateur Radio operators for the observation of propagation and reception. The FCC also stipulates that there may only be one beacon signal on a single frequency at a single location.

Refer to FCC Section: [97.3(a)(9)]

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(A). There are strict guidelines that amateur stations may NOT provide communications to broadcasters for informing the public UNLESS the communication is related to the immediate safety of human life or protection of property. There must also be NO other means of communicating within a reasonable amount of time before or after the event (even if it is not as fast). Broadcasters are licensed with their own frequency privileges and should use any means to use their own privileges or any other communication mode available for their transmissions.

Refer to FCC Section: [97.113(b)]

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(D). Amateur radio operators are not allowed to transmit music (because of music licensing rights) as part of our signals and should take care to make sure that any background music at their location cannot be heard. The exception is when it is an incidental part of a manned space craft retransmission. NASA will often allow their transmissions from the shuttle or international space station to be enjoyed by the public, but before retransmitting their signal, you should get their permission first.

Refer to FCC Section: [97.113(a)(4), (e)]

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(B). Amateur radio operators should not use secret codes or other methods of obscuring the clarity of the understanding of a transmission. The exception is when codes are used only to control a space station.

Refer to FCC Section: [97.113(a)(4) and 97.207(f)]

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(B). As amateurs, our transmissions are public. We should not use any codes or means of hiding or obscuring the meaning of our messages. Common abbreviations or procedural signals, such as "Q" codes, etc. are allowed.

Refer to FCC Section: [97.113(a)(4)]

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We may be AMATEUR radio operators, but we should use PROFESSIONAL COURTESY! We must always abide by the FCC Part 97 Rules to make sure we are within our privileges and that we are operating our station correctly. We should always listen first, to avoid interfering with another communication (especially when Amateur Radio is a secondary user of the band). We should also follow the generally accepted band plans agreed to by the Amateur Radio community (sub-bands dedicated to a particular type of transmission, such as RTTY or Image). Therefore the answer is: All these choices are correct.

Note on the use of grammar for this question: The current question pool does use the word "insure" instead of "ensure" in this answer.

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(A). Our service is AMATEUR radio, not PAID radio. We should not be using our privileges for conducting business on a professional level. The only time we are allowed to use our communications for a sale is if we are notifying other amateurs that we have a piece of equipment used for amateur radio available for sale or swap and that such activity is not done on a regular basis.

Note: Watch out for answer (C)! We are only to use transmissions for exchanging amateur radio equipment - not just any item less than $200!

Refer to FCC Part: [97.113(a)(3)]

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(C). The FCC has set a power limit of 100 watts PEP output for amateur beacon stations. This power is great enough for looking at wave propagation, without causing interference on other frequencies.

Refer to FCC Part: [97.203(c)]

Mnemonic: A hundred, or 100 bacon's (beacons) is a lot just like 100 watts.

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(C). The FCC can't foresee every issue that may arise, or a new form of communication available to use over the bands. Therefore, it is important that as amateurs that we govern ourselves, use common sense and monitor the safety and courtesy of our stations -- by operating in conformance with good engineering and good amateur practice. When you run into such a situation, it is a good idea to keep good records as well (such as a contact log, or equipment test results) just in case the FCC should have any questions.

Refer to FCC Part: [97.101(a)]

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(A). The FCC sets the standards we should follow and has the last word in areas not specifically covered by the Part 97 rules. We should always use courtesy, common sense and those good engineering, and good amateur practices. Where you have a situation that may raise an issue, keep a good record too so that you can give answers to the FCC.

Refer to FCC Part: [97.101(a)]

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