FCC Exam Question: 1-2A6

What is a requirement of every commercial operator on duty and in charge of a transmitting system?

A. A copy of the Proof-of-Passing Certificate (PPC) must be in the station’s records.
B. The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operator’s personal possession and available for inspection.
C. The FCC Form 605 certifying the operator’s qualifications must be readily available at the transmitting system site.
D. A copy of the operator’s license must be supplied to the radio station’s supervisor as evidence of technical qualification.
Correct Answer: B

Explanation: FCC regulations, specifically Part 13 governing commercial radio operators, mandate that any operator on duty and in charge of a transmitting system must make their license available for inspection. This requirement is met by either having the original license posted at the operating position or by having a photocopy in the operator's personal possession. This ensures that regulatory authorities can immediately verify an operator's qualifications. Option A is incorrect because the Proof-of-Passing Certificate (PPC) is used to obtain the license initially, but it is not a document required to be kept in station records by an operator on duty. Option C refers to FCC Form 605, which is primarily an application form for a license, not a document required on-site for daily operation. Option D describes a potential internal administrative requirement, but it is not the direct FCC regulatory requirement concerning license availability for inspection.

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