Question E1F02:
[97.107] What privileges are authorized in the US to persons holding an amateur service license granted by the government of Canada?  

Choices:  
A: None, they must obtain a US license  
B: Full privileges of the General class license on the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter bands  
C: The operating terms and conditions of the Canadian amateur service license, not to exceed US Amateur Extra class license privileges  
D: Full privileges, up to and including those of the Amateur Extra class license, on the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter bands    

Correct Answer is  C: The operating terms and conditions of the Canadian amateur service license, not to exceed US Amateur Extra class license privileges  

To understand reciprocal operating in the US for Canadian hams, remember this rule-of-thumb:
- Operate under your Canadian license terms, but never exceed what a US Amateur Extra could do.

Why the correct answer is correct:
- 47 CFR §97.107 (Reciprocal operating authority) allows a person holding an amateur service license from Canada to operate in the US.
- They may operate according to the operating terms and conditions of their Canadian license, but their privileges are capped at the maximum privileges of a US Amateur Extra.
- They must also comply with US Part 97 rules (band allocations, emissions, power limits), so any privilege not permitted in the US cannot be exercised.

Why the other choices are incorrect:
- A: None, they must obtain a US license  
  Incorrect. Reciprocal operating authority exists; a separate US license is not required for temporary operation.

- B: Full privileges of the General class license on the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter bands  
  Incorrect. Privileges are not fixed to US General, and not limited to those five HF bands. The correct ceiling is US Extra, and operation includes all bands consistent with US rules and the Canadian license.

- D: Full privileges, up to and including those of the Amateur Extra class license, on the 80-, 40-, 20-, 15-, and 10-meter bands  
  Incorrect. Although Extra is the ceiling, privileges are not restricted to only those five HF bands; VHF/UHF and other bands are included as allowed under US rules.

Useful rules of thumb:
- Memorize: “Reciprocal ops = home license terms, capped at US Extra.”
- You must follow US band plans and limits even if your home license allows more.
- Station ID convention (helpful to know): Use your Canadian call sign with a US call area indicator, e.g., VE3ABC/W6.