Who selects a Frequency Coordinator?

The selection of a Frequency Coordinator is primarily a grassroots process involving amateur operators in a local or regional area. These operators, whose stations are eligible to be repeater or auxiliary stations, come together to determine who will serve as the Frequency Coordinator. This ensures that the coordinator understands the needs and dynamics of the local amateur radio community, including existing stations and potential interference issues.

The role of the Frequency Coordinator is to manage and facilitate frequency use in a way that minimizes interference between repeaters and auxiliary stations. By allowing local operators to select their Frequency Coordinator, the process becomes more responsive and relevant to the specific circumstances and requirements of that particular area. This approach capitalizes on the knowledge and experience of local amateur operators who are actively engaged in the community.

In contrast, options like the FCC Office of Spectrum Management and Coordination Policy, the local chapter of the Office of National Council of Independent Frequency Coordinators, and the FCC Regional Field Office refer to entities that have roles in broader regulatory oversight or national coordination but do not engage directly in the localized selection of Frequency Coordinators. This distinction is crucial for understanding how frequency coordination operates within the amateur radio service.