Question E1B10:
[97.407] What frequencies are authorized to an amateur station operating under RACES rules?  

Choices:  
A: All amateur service frequencies authorized to the control operator  
B: Specific segments in the amateur service MF, HF, VHF, and UHF bands  
C: Specific local government channels  
D: All these choices are correct    

Correct Answer is  A: All amateur service frequencies authorized to the control operator  

To the point:

1) Why the correct answer is correct
- Under 47 CFR 97.407 (RACES), a RACES station operates on the same amateur service frequencies that are authorized to the control operator’s license class. There are no special or unique RACES-only frequency segments in the amateur bands. You must still follow all normal Part 97 limits (band/mode privileges, power, bandwidth, etc.), unless the FCC issues specific emergency restrictions.

2) Why the other choices are incorrect
- Specific segments in the amateur service MF, HF, VHF, and UHF bands: Incorrect. RACES has no exclusive or special band segments; use is governed by your normal license privileges.
- Specific local government channels: Incorrect. RACES is a function within the Amateur Radio Service (Part 97), not public safety/government (Part 90). Amateur stations cannot transmit on government channels under RACES rules.
- All these choices are correct: Incorrect because the previous two options are not true.

3) Useful rules of thumb
- Rule of thumb: If you’re operating as RACES, you stay within the amateur bands and modes your license allows. Same band/mode/power rules as usual; message content and control/activation are the main differences under RACES, not frequency privileges.