Question E1C06:
Which of the following is required in order to operate in accordance with CEPT rules in foreign countries where permitted?  

Choices:  
A: You must identify in the official language of the country in which you are operating  
B: The US embassy must approve of your operation  
C: You must have a copy of FCC Public Notice DA 16-1048  
D: You must append "/CEPT" to your call sign    

Correct Answer is  C: You must have a copy of FCC Public Notice DA 16-1048  

Correct answer: C — You must have a copy of FCC Public Notice DA 16-1048.

1) Why C is correct
- Under CEPT T/R 61-01 (and ECC Rec. (05)06 for Novice), U.S. amateurs may operate in participating foreign countries if they can present documentation recognized as a CEPT license.
- For U.S. licensees, FCC Public Notice DA 16-1048 serves as that documentation. You are required to carry a copy of this notice along with your FCC license and government-issued photo ID when operating abroad under CEPT.

2) Why the other choices are incorrect
- A: You must identify in the official language of the country in which you are operating.
  - Incorrect. CEPT does not require identification in the local language. You identify with the proper call sign format, not a specific language.
- B: The US embassy must approve of your operation.
  - Incorrect. Embassy approval is not part of CEPT operation. Authorization is based on the CEPT agreement and host-country regulations, with your FCC documents.
- D: You must append “/CEPT” to your call sign.
  - Incorrect. The required format is to use the host country’s prefix with your U.S. call, typically prefix-slash-call (e.g., F/W1AW in France, DL/K1ABC in Germany). “/CEPT” is not used.

3) Useful rules of thumb
- Carry:
  - A copy of FCC Public Notice DA 16-1048
  - Your FCC amateur license
  - Government-issued photo ID (e.g., passport)
- Use the correct CEPT ID format: <host-country prefix>/<your US call>, e.g., F/W1AW.
- Operate only in countries that participate in CEPT and accept U.S. operation under CEPT.
- Follow the host country’s band/mode/power limits and any national restrictions.
- Your privileges correspond to your CEPT-equivalent class as described in DA 16-1048.
- CEPT operation requires you to be a citizen of the country that issued your license (i.e., a U.S. citizen for an FCC license).