2014 fcc part 97 rule book

Assisting applicants in obtaining the various fcc issued amateur and commercial radio operator licenses. All questions, answers, and explanations of the answers are presented on screen. Be sure your are aware of the fcc rules effective december 15, 2006 and february 23,2007. The rules and regulations in this part are designed to provide an amateur radio. Fcc rules and regulationsthis booklet includes the complete part 97 rules from title 47 of the code of federal regulations. Upon becoming fcc chairman in april 2017 as part of the trump. The modest size of part 97 is somewhat surprising given the natural tendency of governments to overregulate. Appendix 1 to part 97places where the amateur service is regulated by the fcc appendix 2 to part 97vec regions a uthority. Opponents of the rules declared september 10, 2014, to be the internet. An amateur station, other than in a message forwarding system, that is.

The book does include arrls the fcc rules and you to give you guidance on how to use the rules. This assertion about a mission statement is not a justification for demolishing an entire section of law that has worked well for decades. Complete part 97 from title 47 of the code of federal regulations kindle edition by federal communications commission. Includes gordos technician class manual, hamstudy software and fcc part 97 rule book. The following are answers to frequently asked questions about communications appropriate for the amateur service. October 21, 2014 da 141521 small entity compliance guide. Fcc okays changes to amateur radio exam credit, test. Examview test generator user guide turning technologies help. Printed version of the complete fcc part 97 rules and regulations. Amateur radio service authorization holders regulated under part 97 of the commissions rules.

The electronic code of federal regulations ecfr is a regularly updated, editorial compilation of c. The fcc issued an update to the part 97 rules, which officially approves the use of dmr for us ham radio operators. Changes in part 97 with regard to amateur radio service. The fccs rules and regulations are located in title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr. This submittals test report is intended for agc01039170403fe09 filing to comply with the fcc part 97 requirements. Changes in part 97 with regard to amateur radio service rules, 97.

Fcc officially gives the green light to dmr for us hams. In this report and order, we adopt rule changes to part 97 of the commissions rules. The newlyupdated fcc rules for amateur radio effective january 1, 2018. Chapter i federal communications commission continued subchapter d safety and special radio services part 97 amateur. A study of part 97 rule modifications over the past two decades will show an insidious creep towards making emergency communications emcomm and data transmissions more prominent in the rules and stated public policy of amateur radio. It is a mere 4 inches thick, and includes the following radio services. 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. Contains everything you need to pass the fcc nocode technician examination. The famous amateur radio license preparation study guide by gordon west comes bundled with the fcc part 97 rule book and computer aided instruction software for a complete study package thats fun and easy to use. On april, 2015, the fcc published the final rule on its new net neutrality. Among other things, the amendment of part 97 of the commissions rules governing the amateur radio services include additional voice privileges on 75 meters and makes 2 meter auxiliary operation legal in unattended modes. W5yi pt97 educational books, pt97 ham radio outlet. This guide includes the complete part 97 rules and regulations from title 47 of the code of federal regulations updated to january 20.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Gordon west technician class manual 201418 w hamstudy. Fcc part 97 rule book amateur rules and regulations. The fcc said it also will make certain minor, nonsubstantive amendments to the amateur service rules. The public policy behind the amateur radio service and. 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. But there is no rational reason for the religious fervor that recent fcc rule making petitions take to burn this poor old part 97 book. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Amateur radio technician class element 2 course presentation. However, the fcc has always relied on the fallback phrase. This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fcc rules for amateur radio. Fcc rules and regulations part 95 citizens band radio service. If you are in doubt about anything regarding the rules and regulations, this is the onestop, coverall, book you will want at your disposal. Tested by wall huang may 16, 2014 checked by kidd yang may 16, 2014 authorized by solger zhang may 16, 2014.

What are the code of federal regulations also referred to as the cfrs. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Click on book image to order directly from the w5yi store now. This section only applies to examview assessment suite v10. The test results of this report relate only to the tested sample identified in this report. This would make the official legal name of part 97 to be 47cfr97. Part 97 rule book new updated fcc rules as of september 2008. It is a part of title 47 of the code of federal regulations cfr. While emcomm has always been a key part of the amateur. Appendix 1 to part 97 places where the amateur service is regulated by the fcc appendix 2 to part 97. Amateur radio operator responsibilities and restrictions. A comment made in the last few weeks in a post is that every operator should have a copy of arrls fcc rule book. New 2018 complete home study course with the 20182022 gordon west technician manual hamstudy software and fcc part 97 rule book. The fcc released a report and order tuesday that makes a number of changes to part 97 rules governing the amateur service.

The use of a control operator who directly manipulates the operating adjustments in the station to achieve compliance with the fcc. In the united states, net neutrality, the principle that internet service providers isps treat all. To quote fcc rules part 97 section 101, d no amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. The official rules are published and maintained by the. Federal communications commission fcc 1474 before the.

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. To eliminate the need for a wheelbarrow to haul around a huge book called code of federal regulations, we separate out title 47, part 80 to end. Federal communications commission fcc 1474 before the federal communications commission washington, d. The 1989 rules were transcribed from the latest version of the arrls fcc rule book, 8th edition, which covered the may 11, 1989 revisions to part 97. I was under the impression that united states congress had delegated authority over civilian communications to the fcc must congress approve every change to title 47, or does the fcc have the authority to determine those rules and regulations. As part of the national broadband plan proposed in march 2010, the fcc. Getting your ham radio license just got easier with the technician class software and book education package. It covers all of the fcc part 97 rules and regulations the section of fcc laws that govern the amateur radio service. Part 97 consists of six subparts a through f and two appendices. The last half of the book contains the unexpurgated version of part 97. In fact, i have always made sure i had a little book copy of the rules on display, and still do, in case charlie ever shows up.

Complete part 97 from title 47 of the code of federal regulations. A complete guide to the federal communications commission fcc regulations governing amateur ham radio operations. Fcc rule bookth ed 2003, paperback for sale online ebay. Part 97 amateur radio part 97amateur radio service rules the electronic code of federal regulations ecfr is a regularly updated, editorial compilation of c. This fcc statement applies to radio communications, regardless of content, frequency, event, or time boundaries. If you want a copy of part 97 in pdf form, dated september 2014 having one from the 90s, 80s, 70s, etc. The fcc established the fund in 1997 in compliance with the. Fcc rules and regulations fcc rules and regulations for. This is the printed version of the complete fcc part 97 rules and regulations. Can i operate my station as soon as i see that information about my amateur operator primary station license grant appears on the.

The part 97 rules specify different operating privileges for the variou s classes of. Dismissed without prejudice the petitions for rulemaking. That means you have to keep up with the regs, something arrl can help you do. This booklet contains the complete title 47 part 97 law that forms the basis of regulation for amateur radio. I came across an old answer on this site which makes the claim it would take an act of congress to change this fcc part 97 rule. The universal service fund usf is a system of telecommunications subsidies and fees managed by the united states federal communications commission fcc intended to promote universal access to telecommunications services in the united states.