BasicB-001-006-005
Which of the following statements is NOT correct? A person may operate radio apparatus, authorized in the amateur radio service:
D
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
except for the amplification of the output power of licence-exempt radio apparatus operating outside authorized amateur radio service allocations
B
only if the person complies with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service
C
only if the apparatus is maintained to the performance standards set by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regulations and policies
D
on aeronautical, marine or land mobile frequencies
Answer Notes
This question asks you to identify the false statement regarding the operation of an amateur radio station. Amateur radio operators are strictly granted privileges to transmit only within allocated amateur radio frequency bands. Therefore, operating an amateur radio apparatus on aeronautical, marine, or land mobile frequencies is explicitly prohibited.
The other options provided are all true statements regarding amateur regulations. Amateurs must maintain their equipment to Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada standards and must comply with the Standards for the Operation of Radio Stations in the Amateur Radio Service. Additionally, amateurs are prohibited from using amplifiers to boost the power of licence-exempt devices (like FRS or CB radios) operating outside of amateur bands.
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