Chapter 3 – Rules and Regulations

Continuing the exploration into new aspects of operating, Section 3 covers new topics and reviews familiar topics in more detail.

Amateur Rules and Regulations

• Amateur Regulations -- a direct link to the Part 97 FCC rules that define the Amateur Service.
• ARES and RACES Frequently Asked Questions - this page helps reduce confusion about the two organizations
• Emission Designator List - these are the FCC 3-letter designators for all emission modes
• Frequently Asked Questions About Rules and Regulations
• International Operating
• Objects that May Affect the Navigable Airspace - an FAA circular that answers many questions about towers near airports
• Volunteer Examiners - complete information on the volunteer examiner program.

FCC and ITU Web sites

• FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
• FCC Universal Licensing System
• ITU

ARRL Interference Resources

• ARRL Technical Information Service (TIS) - numerous Web resources and magazine articles on technical topics of interest to all hams
• ARRL EMI/RFI Resources - a number of resources for managing interference of all types
• FCC TV Interference Handbook - the FCC’s guide to managing interference to television receivers