Technician 2022-2026T0C06

Which of the following is an acceptable method to determine whether your station complies with FCC RF exposure regulations?

D
Answer
Electrical, RF, and mechanical safety
Type
A
By calculation based on FCC OET Bulletin 65
B
By calculation based on computer modeling
C
By measurement of field strength using calibrated equipment
D
All these choices are correct

Answer Notes

The FCC requires amateur operators to perform an RF exposure evaluation for their station, but they provide flexibility in how you accomplish this to accommodate different technical levels and budgets. You can perform calculations using the tables and formulas provided in FCC OET Bulletin 65, which is a common and accessible method. If you have a more complex setup, using computer modeling software to simulate the RF field is perfectly acceptable. Finally, if you have access to specialized hardware, you can directly measure the field strength using calibrated equipment. Because the FCC recognizes all three of these approaches as valid, the correct answer includes all of these choices.
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