ARRL Technician Practice Exam

What restriction applies when a non-licensed person is allowed to speak to a foreign station using a station under the control of a Technician Class control operator?

1. The foreign station must be one with which the U.S. has a third party agreement

2. The conversation must be in English

3. The conversation must not be recorded

4. The foreign station must be within 50 miles

The correct answer is: The foreign station must be one with which the U.S. has a third party agreement

A non-licensed person is allowed to speak to a foreign station under specific conditions that are governed by third-party agreements. When a Technician Class control operator allows a non-licensed person to communicate with an overseas station, the foreign station must be one with which the United States has a third-party agreement. This agreement ensures that there are established protocols and regulatory compliance between the two countries regarding amateur radio communications. These agreements facilitate the lawful exchange of information and ensure that both operators adhere to their countries’ regulations. It underscores the importance of international cooperation in amateur radio operations and the legal aspects of communicating across borders. The other options do not accurately reflect the regulations concerning this specific scenario. For instance, while English is often commonly used in international communications, it is not a strict requirement under the regulations that govern these interactions. Recording conversations is also not typically addressed by these controls. Furthermore, there is no distance restriction related to how far the foreign station must be from the operator or the control station.