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Question 13

Which of the following U.S. amateur radio operators are allowed to contact the International Space Station (ISS) on VHF bands?

  1. Only amateurs with a General class or higher license
  2. Any amateur with a Technician class or higher licenseCorrect answer
  3. Only amateurs with a General class or higher license, and NASA approval
  4. Any amateurs with a Technician class or higher license, and NASA approval

Explanation

The ISS amateur station works in the 2 meter band, where every Technician and higher class operator already holds full privileges. NASA approval is only needed to retransmit manned spacecraft communications, not to make a normal two-way contact.

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