INTRODUCTION

To install and operate an amateur radio station, individuals must be holders of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with appropriate qualifications. The owner and operator share the responsibility for the proper operation of an amateur radio station. Where the owner is unable to be in control of the operation an amateur radio station, the owner may choose any qualified amateur radio operator to be the control operator. The control operator must be able to control the operation of transmitting equipment at the station's control point. Unqualified persons may operate amateur radio stations only under the supervision and in the presence of the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with appropriate qualifications.

SUPPLEMENT

Before making your "first contact", spend some time listening and becoming aquainted with the methods of communications being used on your ham band of interest. The first contact will no doubt be very exciting and memorable. Most amateurs are friendly and are more than willing to respond to any questions you may have. But, like in any walk of life, there may be an occasion when you encounter an operator whose operating procedures and mannerisms turns you off. Don't let a negative encounter prevent you from investigating the various possibilities of this exciting hobby.

QUESTIONS

B-001-9-1.... Who is responsible for the proper operation of an amateur station? only the station owner who is the holder of an Amateur Radio Operator Certificate both the control operator and the station owner the person who owns the station equipment only the control operator

B-001-9-2.... If you transmit from another amateur's station, who is responsible for its proper operation? you, the control operator both of you the station owner, unless the station records show that you were the control operator at the time the station owner

B-001-9-3.... What is your responsibility as a station owner? you must allow another amateur to operate your station upon request you must be present whenever the station is operated you must notify Industry Canada if another amateur acts as the control operator you are responsible for the proper operation of the station in accordance with the regulations

B-001-9-4.... Who may be the control operator of an amateur station? any person over 21 years of age with a Basic qualification any qualified amateur chosen by the station owner any person over 21 years of age with a Basic and 12 wpm qualifications any person over 21 years of age

B-001-9-5.... When must an amateur station have a control operator? a control operator is not needed whenever the station receiver is operated whenever the station is transmitting only when training another amateur

B-001-9-6.... When a station is transmitting, where must its control operator be? anywhere in the same building as the transmitter at the station's entrance, to control entry to the room anywhere within 50 km of the station location at the station's control point

B-001-9-7.... Why can't family members without qualifications transmit using your amateur station if they are alone with your equipment? they must not use your equipment without your permission they must first know how to use the right abbreviations and Q signals they must first know the right frequencies and emissions for transmitting they must hold suitable amateur radio qualifications before they are allowed to be control operators

B-001-9-8.... The owner of an amateur station may: permit anyone to take part in communications only if prior written permission is received from Industry Canada permit anyone to use the station without restrictions permit any person to operate the station under the supervision, and in the presence of the holder of the amateur operator certificate permit anyone to use the station and take part in communications

B-001-9-9.... Which of the following statements is correct? a person, holding only Basic qualification, may operate another station on 14.2 MHz. a radio amateur may permit any person to operate the station without supervision any person may operate an amateur station under supervision, and in the presence of, a person holding appropriate qualifications any person may operate a station in the amateur radio service

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