Which of the following entities recommends transmit/receive channels and other parameters for auxiliary and repeater stations?

Unlike commercial radio stations where the FCC mandates specific operating frequencies, the amateur radio service relies on self-regulation for repeater and auxiliary station channel assignments. This critical task is handled by a Volunteer Frequency Coordinator. These coordinators are chosen and recognized by local amateur radio operators. Their primary job is to maintain a database of regional repeaters and recommend specific transmit and receive frequencies to new repeater owners, ensuring that stations do not cause harmful interference to one another. Because this is a self-policing effort, the FCC, ITU, and other government entities do not manage these specific channel assignments. However, the FCC will rule in favor of a coordinated repeater if an uncoordinated repeater causes interference.