Which agency assigns the frequency used by the ground guide to contact the ATU?

• A. FRCC
• B. FAA
• C. FCC
• D. Local police

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is who controls the specific radio channel used by ground personnel to talk with the Air Traffic Unit during on-airport operations. The Fire Rescue Communications Center (FRCC) handles on-site communications and assigns the exact frequency that the ground guide uses to contact the ATU. This centralized control ensures clear, coordinated communication and prevents interference among multiple on-scene channels.

While the FAA oversees national aviation safety and air traffic control practices, it does not assign the day-to-day on-scene frequencies for a ground guide. The FCC licenses radio services and overall spectrum use, but individual operational channels for a ground guide are managed by the FRCC. Local police don’t oversee these airport-specific communications either.