Technician 2026-2030T1E08

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

Under FCC Part 97 rules, 'automatic control' means the use of devices and procedures for control of a station when a control operator is not present at a control point. A repeater is a classic example of this, as it automatically receives and retransmits signals without requiring a human operator to manually trigger each transmission. While using a computer to send Morse code (CW) or automatically transmit your station identification involves automated functions, it does not constitute 'automatic control' of the station itself. In those cases, a control operator is still present at the control point initiating the overall transmission. Controlling a station over the internet is an example of 'remote control', not automatic control.
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