🔍 Key Concepts

• FCC station log requirements in 47 CFR (for radio, including entries about distress traffic) • The difference between ordinary operational logs and logs containing distress or disaster information • Why regulators might require longer retention for evidence related to emergencies or investigations

💭 Think About

• Think about which agency has primary authority over radio station logs and enforcement actions involving misuse or handling of distress traffic. • Consider which option gives regulators enough time to investigate a marine casualty or interference with distress calls. • Compare the time periods in the choices and ask: which one would best protect records needed for legal or safety investigations?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which agency’s rules control commercial/marine station log retention (hint: not the Coast Guard for radio logs). • Check whether the rule specifies a fixed time period OR that logs must be kept until specific written authorization is given. • Confirm whether the presence of distress or disaster entries changes the basic retention period or the conditions for destruction.