Questions tagged [amateur-radio]
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Are amateur radio transmissions in the public domain?
I've heard from many non-authoritative sources that all US amateur radio transmissions (except copyright-infringing ones, of course) are automatically released into the public domain, but I have never ...
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Is operating a part-time beacon in the 10-metre band permitted?
Consider the text of 47 CFR § 97.203 - Beacon station, with the following scenario:
Sally is a radio operator turning her station into a part-time beacon. She is class Extra and is allowed in all of ...
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Does the First Amendment apply to amateur radio?
Is speech over amateur radio constitutionally protected?
Could I theoretically sue the FCC for the right to broadcast music on 20 meters, and have a chance of winning on free speech grounds?
If the ...
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Can people build a radio station/transmitter without amateur radio license in Canada?
Consider only Canada law:
Suppose someone has no amateur radio license, can he build a radio transmitter?
Suppose someone has amateur radio license, can he build a radio transmitter?
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What is the standard of proof for violations of the amateur radio regulations?
What is the standard of proof for violations of 47 CFR 97, the amateur (ham) radio regulations? Is it preponderance of the evidence or beyond reasonable doubt?
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Is it legal to say "Let's Go Brandon" on amateur radio?
"No amateur station shall transmit... obscene or indecent words or language..."
Saying the original phrase Let's Go Brandon was derived from would certainly violate this, but would saying ...
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When is a device operating under Part 97 and when is it under Part 15?
I have a packet digital radio transceiver that is completely compliant with both Part 15 (unlicensed radio devices) and Part 97 (amateur radio) regulations. I can send information in a way that ...
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Can a college ban the use of a WiFi router for amateur radio?
If a college normally bans the use of personal WiFi routers on campus, can they enforce that rule against a student who is a licensed amateur radio operator and is using the router under amateur radio ...
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Why did the Oregon DMV accept my amateur radio license as proof of address?
I had an amateur radio license before I had a driver's license. Why did the DMV accept my amateur radio license as proof of address? It does have my address printed on it, but there was no ...
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