Can KA1UFZ, a Novice, operate the station of N1KB, an Extra Class operator, during Field Day? Can she operate in the Extra Class segment even though she holds a Novice class license?
A. The answer is yes to both of these questions, but a control operator must be on duty whenever she operates outside of her Novice class privileges using the call of N1KB. FCC rules state that A control operator must ensure the immediate proper operation of the station… (97.105(a)). The rules go on to say, A station may only be operated in the manner and to the extent permitted by the privileges authorized for the class of operator license held by the control operator (97.105(b)).
