GeneralG1C04
Which of the following is required by the FCC rules when operating in the 60-meter band?
A
Answer
General class rules and operating privileges
Type
A
If you are using an antenna other than a dipole, you must keep a record of the gain of your antenna
B
You must keep a record of the date, time, frequency, power level, and stations worked
C
You must keep a record of all third-party traffic
D
You must keep a record of the manufacturer of your equipment and the antenna used
Answer Notes
The 60-meter band has special operating restrictions because amateur radio operators share this band with primary government users. One key restriction is a strict Effective Radiated Power (ERP) limit of 100 watts PEP, referenced to a half-wave dipole.
To ensure compliance with this ERP limit, the FCC requires operators to know their antenna's gain. If you are using an antenna other than a standard half-wave dipole, you are legally required to keep a record of the antenna's gain so that your true ERP can be accurately calculated. The distractors mentioning logs of stations worked, third-party traffic, or equipment manufacturers are standard traps based on outdated logging rules that the FCC eliminated long ago.
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