Question T1A09
From subelement T1 - T1A
Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?
Why is this correct?
Frequency Coordinators are selected by amateur operators in a local or regional area whose stations are eligible to be repeater or auxiliary stations. This grassroots selection process ensures coordinators understand local needs and conditions, rather than being appointed by government agencies. The FCC doesn't appoint them (eliminating A and D), and there's no formal organization structure like option B suggests.
Memory tip
Look for the word 'local' or 'regional' in frequency coordination questions - these roles are always community-based, not centralized. Amateur radio emphasizes self-governance wherever possible, with volunteers managing technical coordination rather than federal oversight.
Learn more
Frequency coordination operates under amateur radio's principle of self-governance. Local coordinators understand regional propagation characteristics, existing repeater networks, and interference patterns that distant authorities couldn't assess. Their recommendations aren't legally binding but represent best practices developed through community consensus. This volunteer structure parallels how Volunteer Examiner Coordinators manage testing - amateurs serving amateurs with specialized technical knowledge.
Think about it
Why do you think the FCC delegates frequency coordination to local volunteers rather than managing it centrally through regional field offices?