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Chapter 8 Operating Regulations

Control Operators • A control operator is the amateur designated as responsible for making sure that transmissions comply with FCC rules. • A control operator must be named in the FCC amateur database or be an alien with reciprocal operating authorization. • The control point is where the station’s control function is performed. 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 2

Privileges & Guest Operating • It doesn’t matter what the stations owner’s privileges are, only the privileges of the control operator. • Unlicensed Guest – May operate with a control operator present. 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 3

Identification • Rules say ID every 10 minutes! – Every 10 minutes and at the end of a QSO – Repeaters have the same rule • Tactical Calls: Net Control, Gate One – ID with FCC call sign every 10 minutes – ID at the end of a QSO using FCC call sign • i. e. KCØDE Clear 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 4

Self-Assigned Indicators • Usually indicate when you are not operating from your home station – KCØDE/7 (operating in the 7 th call area) – KCØDE mobile 9 (operating mobile in the 9 th call district – KVØDE/VE 3 (operating in Ontario, Canada) – KK 4 VDL Interim Alpha Golf (General Upgrade) – KK 4 VDL Interim Alpha Echo (Extra upgrade) – KK 4 VDL/AE (CW or Data Extra upgrade) 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 5

Interference • Interference caused by natural sources (Storms) is QRN • Interference caused by man (Adjacent QSO) is QRM • Harmful interference seriously degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts the communications of a regulated service. – Not always intentional or malicious – Rotate antenna to help avoid signals 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 6

Interference • Willful Interference – Intentionally creating harmful Interference – Never allowed • Never respond to someone who heckles the group to disrupt communications • Don’t argue who is right (On/Off Switch, use it or change frequency) • If necessary change the subject each transmission to make like the jammer isn’t doing any good, they will go away 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 7

Third-Part Communications • 3 rd Party Communications is sending messages on behalf of unlicensed persons. – Check to see if treaties exist that permit it before sending messages to a foreign country. – Sending messages for the benefit of another ham is not 3 rd party… they are license to do it themselves. – NO BUSINESS ALLOWED – Order Pizza, Tell Doctor your are running late is OK 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 8

Remote & Automatic Operation • Local Control – A control operator is physically present at the control point • Remote Operation – The control point is located away form the transmitter, but a control operator is present at the control point • Automatic Operation – The station operates completely under the control of devices and procedures that ensure compliance with the FCC Rules. Control operator still required! 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 9

Prohibited Transmissions • Unidentified Transmissions – any transmission without an identifying call sign • False or Deceptive Signals – signals designed to deceive the listener • False Distress or Emergency Signals – legal requirements for authorities to respond • Obscene or Indecent speech – expletives or controversial topics 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 10

Business Communications • No transmissions related to conducting your business or employer’s activities are permitted. – “Amateur” Radio means “not paid” • Personal activities are not considered business – Sell/buy radio gear over the air via swap nets – Shopping instruction from spouse via 2 -meters – Talking shop… casual conversation about work 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 11

Encrypted Transmissions • It is not legal to transmit secret codes used to obscure the content of the transmission. • Encryption that uses codes or ciphers to hide the meaning of the transmitted message is legal for “radio control” and “control transmissions to space stations. ” 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 12

Broadcasting & Retransmission • Broadcasting is one-way transmissions intended for reception by the general public • Hams can make one-way transmission intended for Hams (QST - information for all radio amateurs) – Code practice, Ham related news, retransmissions from the ISS, Weather reports – Retransmission without permission of ham to ham conversation is not legal 9/18/2020 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 Technician 13

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