Technician 2022-2026T1E08
Which of the following is an example of automatic control?
A
Answer
FCC rules, station licensing, and operator duties
Type
A
Repeater operation
B
Controlling a station over the internet
C
Using a computer or other device to send CW automatically
D
Using a computer or other device to identify automatically
Answer Notes
The FCC defines 'automatic control' as the use of devices and procedures for control of a station when it is transmitting so that compliance with the FCC rules is achieved without the control operator being present at a control point. A repeater is the classic example of an amateur station operating under automatic control, as it receives and retransmits signals without a human operator actively pressing a button for every transmission.
Other options, such as using a computer to send CW automatically or to identify your station, still require a local or remote control operator to initiate the overall communication. While these are automated processes, the station itself is not functioning under FCC 'automatic control.'
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