Peter,
You have apparently read only a few select sections of the FCC Rules,
and fail to understand their concept of a "control operator." That
concept is, for example, also the basis of repeater operation on the VHF
and UHF bands. The "control operator" is the licensed person responsible
for the proper (legal) operation the repeater, and except for rare
periods of maintenance (repair), is NEVER present at the transmitter
site, but is required to have a reliable method of preventing illegal
(unauthorized) operation.
This concept applies equally to ANY licensed station, whether operated
remotely or by an operator who sits at the station. A ham remotely
operating a station via the internet is NOT the "control operator" --
he/she is simply operating that station via remote control under the
supervision/monitoring of the "control operator." The problem here is
one of words and phrases that can (and here, DO) have multiple meanings
depending how they are used. If, for example, the remote operator does
something wrong, the "control operator," as defined by FCC Rules, must
be capable of determining that is happening and stop the improper
operation.
Like many OT hams, I've worked at AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations,
studied both Amateur and Broadcast FCC Rules since the late '50s, and
understand these concepts. Until it was discontinued, I held a First
Class Radiotelephone license, and since I was no longer working in
broadcast, didn't bother to maintain the equivalent. There's still a
very thick copy of several Parts of the FCC Rules on my bookshelf, and
for years, I received regular updates. :) The word "Parts" here means
the large sections of the Rules, each with its own number, defining and
applicable to various kinds of licenses and operation.
73, Jim K9YC
On Thu,6/8/2017 3:40 AM, Peter Bowyer wrote:
"Operator privileges are those authorized by the alien's government,
but do not exceed those of the FCC Amateur Extra Class operator." is
quite clear - you get your home license privs as long as that doesn't
exceed Extra, otherwise you get Extra.
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