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Besides an amateur license, what must a RACES control operator have?

Enrollment with a civil defense organization.

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  1. A separate RACES license from the FCC
  2. Enrollment in a civil defense organization ✔
  3. ARRL membership

Why: Rule 97.407(a) says a RACES control operator must hold an FCC amateur license and be certified by a civil defense organization as enrolled in it. No separate RACES license exists.

Huh, didn't know that: Under normal conditions RACES stations may use the bands, segments and emissions authorized to the control operator.

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References

Answer: Enrollment in a civil defense organization. Rule 97.407(a) says a RACES control operator must hold an FCC amateur license and be certified by a civil defense organization as enrolled in it. No separate RACES license exists.

  1. 47 CFR 97.407 Radio amateur civil emergency service (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.407
    certified by a civil defense organization as enrolled in that organization
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. 47 CFR 97.407 Radio amateur civil emergency service (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.407
    may only transmit on the frequency segments authorized pursuant to part 214
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  3. 47 CFR 97.407 Radio amateur civil emergency service (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.407
    frequency bands and segments and emissions authorized to the control operator
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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