FCC Exam Question: 6A591

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 on display at the transmitter location
B. The original license or a photocopy must be posted or in the operator's personal possession andavailable for inspection
C. The FCC Form 756 certifying the operator's qualifications must be readily available at the transmittingsystem site
D. A copy of the operator's license must be supplied to the radio station's supervisor as evidence oftechnical qualification
Correct Answer: B

Explanation: Commercial radio operators on duty and in charge of a transmitting system must have their original license or a photocopy readily available for inspection by the FCC. This is a fundamental regulatory requirement to verify the operator's qualifications. It ensures that only properly licensed individuals are operating commercial radio equipment. The license can either be posted at the control point or kept in the operator's personal possession. A) A Proof-of-Passing Certificate (PPC) is a temporary document received after passing an exam; the actual license is required for on-duty operation. C) FCC Form 756 is an application form for a license, not the license itself, and is not required to be on hand by the operator. D) While an employer might request a copy, it is not an FCC regulatory requirement for the operator to supply it to a supervisor as the primary means of compliance for FCC inspection.

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Includes Elements 1, 3, 6, 7R, 8, and 9.