Part 97 of title 47 of the code of federal regulations covers the operating rules and regulations for the amateur radio service in the united states. As you might guess from the above, our situation is touched on by several part 97 rules, but not exactly onpoint at least as far as were able to interpret. Dismissed without prejudice the petitions for rulemaking. Be sure your are aware of the fcc rules effective december 15, 2006 and february 23,2007. Ive exhausted, to the best of my ability, web searches including documents at the fcc. This is the latest edition of the famous technician class license study guide by gordon west. A comment made in the last few weeks in a post is that every operator should have a copy of arrls fcc rule book. How to get professional or official clarification of fcc. Fcc part 97 rule book amateur rules and regulations this is the printed version of the complete fcc part 97 amateur rules and regulations from title 47 of. A musthave reference guide for every amateur and commercial radio licensee. If you are in doubt about anything regarding the rules and regulations, this is the onestop, coverall, book you will want at your disposal. It contains the complete 423 question pool effective july 1, 2018 to june 30, 2022 with the fcc part 97 rule book and computer aided instruction software. One of the basic principles of amateur radio established by the fcc is that you cannot use it for monetary gain.
Thanks pete, for what its worth, i now have a copy of the 32 page federal gobbledegoop regulating our ham operations in my computer. The fcc calls this pecuniary interest, which includes any financial benefit for you or for your employer. Part 97 of the fcc rules contains the rules and regulations governing. Includes the complete part 97 rules from title 47 of the code of federal regulations ebook, make sure you refer to the hyperlink. What if the trustee of that repeater says he is coordinated, but it is. Gordon west technician class manual 201822 w hamstudy. Fcc part 97 rule book amateur rules and regulations this is the printed version of the complete fcc part 97 amateur rules and regulations from title 47 of the code of federal regulations updated january 20. The public policy behind the amateur radio service and.
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Additional information about the federal register is available at the national archives and records administration web site. Persons who hold an expired extra license receive general element 3 and extra element 4 written exam credit per fcc rules. The electronic code of federal regulations ecfr is a regularly updated, editorial compilation of c. It is a part of title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr. Part 97 rule book new updated fcc rules as of september 2008.
The process the arrl and its sponsored organization nfcc does not. B if your cb station will be constructed on land of environmental or historical importance such as a location significant in american history, architecture or culture, you may be required to provide information to comply with part 1. These study guides provide all of the information you will need in easy to understand terms and descriptions. The rules and regulations in this part are designed to provide an amateur radio service having a fundamental purpose as expressed in. Includes gordos technician class manual, hamstudy software and fcc part 97 rule book. You may even learn morse code or increase your code proficiency. Includes the complete part 97 rules from title 47 of the code of federal regulations to save fcc rules and regulations for the amateur radio service. Encouragement and improvement of the amateur service through rules which provide for advancing skills in both the.
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Part 97 amateur radio part 97amateur radio service rules the electronic code of federal regulations ecfr is a regularly updated, editorial compilation of c. Applicants for new frequencies will be required to provide a photocopy of the trustees amateur radio operators license, if the call sign of trustee does not appear in the fcc data base. Fcc part 97 rule book amateur rules and regulations. Nearly every electronics device sold inside the united states. It is a part of title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr, and regulates everything from spurious emissions to unlicensed lowpower broadcasting. Rules compliance, self regulation and you chapter 17.
The fcc s rules and regulations are located in title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr. In part 97, the fccs rules and regulations concerning amateur radio, the fcc. Coordinators council nfcc, a nonprofit organization that certifies regional coordinators. New 2018 complete home study course with the 20182022 gordon west technician manual hamstudy software and fcc part 97 rule book. W5yi group reference books pt97 free shipping on most. This is mostly a legacy of the 70s cb boom which overwhelmed the fcc with sheer numbers of new operators who committed literally thousands of major. Printed version of the complete fcc part 97 rules and regulations. Fcc technician class exam study guide 20142018subelement. But like many important rules, there are a few exceptions.
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