Question E1C07:
[97.303(g)] What notifications must be given before transmitting on the 630- or 2200-meter bands?  

Choices:  
A: A special endorsement must be requested from the FCC  
B: An environmental impact statement must be filed with the Department of the Interior  
C: Operators must inform the FAA of their intent to operate, giving their call sign and distance to the nearest runway  
D: Operators must inform the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) of their call sign and coordinates of the station    

Correct Answer is  D: Operators must inform the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) of their call sign and coordinates of the station  

Correct answer: D

1) Why D is correct
- The 2200 m (135.7–137.8 kHz) and 630 m (472–479 kHz) bands share spectrum with power-line carrier (PLC) systems used by electric utilities.  
- FCC 97.303(g) requires amateurs to notify the Utilities Technology Council (UTC) with their call sign and precise station coordinates before first operation so UTC can check for nearby PLC use.  
- After notification, you may begin operation if UTC does not advise of a conflict within 30 days.

2) Why the others are incorrect
- A: No special FCC endorsement is required to use these bands; privileges are granted by your amateur license class per Part 97.
- B: An environmental impact statement is not required for operating on these bands.
- C: The FAA is notified for tall antenna structures or hazards to air navigation, not for LF/MF operations on 630/2200 m specifically.

3) Useful rules of thumb
- Bands:
  - 2200 m: $135.7$–$137.8\ \text{kHz}$ (max $1\ \text{W}$ EIRP)
  - 630 m: $472$–$479\ \text{kHz}$ (max $5\ \text{W}$ EIRP)
- Notification: Provide UTC your call sign and station coordinates; wait up to 30 days for any objection.
- EIRP reminder:
  $$\text{EIRP} \approx P_\text{TX} \times G_\text{ant(linear)} \times (1 - \text{losses})$$
  Stay within the band-specific EIRP limits above.