Question E1B09:
[97.407] Which amateur stations may be operated under RACES rules?  

Choices:  
A: Only those club stations licensed to Amateur Extra class operators  
B: Any FCC-licensed amateur station except a Technician class  
C: Any FCC-licensed amateur station certified by the responsible civil defense organization for the area served  
D: Only stations meeting the FCC Part 97 technical standards for operation during an emergency    

Correct Answer is  C: Any FCC-licensed amateur station certified by the responsible civil defense organization for the area served  

Correct answer: C — Any FCC-licensed amateur station certified by the responsible civil defense organization for the area served.

Why C is correct:
- Part 97.407 (RACES) specifies that RACES operation is limited to stations and operators that are enrolled/certified by the local civil defense/emergency management organization for the area. Any class of amateur license can participate, provided they are certified.

Why the other choices are incorrect:
- A: “Only those club stations licensed to Amateur Extra class operators” — RACES is not limited to club stations or Extra class. Any individual or club station may operate if certified.
- B: “Any FCC-licensed amateur station except a Technician class” — Technician class licensees are not excluded from RACES. The key requirement is certification by the local civil defense organization, not license class.
- D: “Only stations meeting the FCC Part 97 technical standards for operation during an emergency” — All amateur stations must meet Part 97 technical standards at all times, but RACES imposes an additional requirement: civil defense certification. Meeting technical standards alone does not qualify a station for RACES.

Useful rules of thumb:
- RACES = Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (97.407).
- Participation requires:
  - FCC amateur license (any class), and
  - Certification/enrollment by the local civil defense/emergency management agency.
- Operation is only during RACES activation, tests, or drills, and traffic is limited to authorized civil defense communications.
- No special operating privileges are granted; you must stay within your license class privileges.