ARRL Technician Practice Exam

Who is responsible for recommending transmit/receive channels for auxiliary and repeater stations?

1. The FCC directly

2. Frequency Coordinator

3. Regional Amateur Radio Clubs

4. Local Government Agencies

The correct answer is: Frequency Coordinator

The individual responsible for recommending transmit and receive channels for auxiliary and repeater stations is the frequency coordinator. This role is generally filled by organizations or individuals who have expertise in frequency management and understand the technical requirements for using spectrum efficiently and effectively. Frequency coordinators work to ensure that channels are assigned in a way that minimizes interference between different stations, promoting optimal use of the available frequencies. They consider factors such as the geographical and technical aspects of different stations, existing channel assignments, and potential interference issues. Frequency coordination is fundamental to maintaining the integrity of communications, especially in busy areas where multiple stations may operate within proximity to one another. While the FCC sets the regulations and provides general oversight of spectrum usage, it does not engage in the day-to-day management of specific channels or frequency assignments; that responsibility lies with frequency coordinators. The other choices represent entities that may have roles in the broader context of amateur radio operations but do not typically handle the technical coordination of frequencies.