*Question G1E02:
[97.205(b)] When may a 10-meter repeater retransmit the 2-meter signal from a station that has a Technician class control operator?*  

*Correct Answer is  D: Only if the 10-meter repeater control operator holds at least a General class license*  

### AI Response: (may contain errors)  

In this question, we are dealing with the rules regarding the retransmission of signals between different amateur radio bands, specifically from a 2-meter band to a 10-meter band. The key regulation here is found in FCC Part 97.205(b), which governs repeater operations.

1. **Correct Answer Explanation (D):**  
   A 10-meter repeater can retransmit a 2-meter signal from a station with a Technician class control operator only if the 10-meter repeater control operator holds at least a General class license. This is because the 10-meter band privileges are not available to Technician class operators, so the control operator of the repeater must have the appropriate privileges to operate on the 10-meter band.

2. **Why Other Choices Are Incorrect:**
   - **Choice A:** "Under no circumstances" is incorrect because there is a circumstance where retransmission is allowed, specifically when the 10-meter repeater control operator has at least a General class license.
   - **Choice B:** "Only if the station on 10-meters is operating under a Special Temporary Authorization" is incorrect because a Special Temporary Authorization is not required for this type of operation as long as the control operator has the necessary license class.
   - **Choice C:** "Only during an FCC-declared general state of communications emergency" is incorrect because the rule does not require an emergency declaration for such retransmissions; it simply requires the appropriate license class for the control operator.

3. **Useful Rule of Thumb:**
   - Always ensure that the control operator of a repeater has the necessary privileges for the band on which the repeater is transmitting. In this case, a General class license or higher is required for 10-meter operations.