Hey everyone, I have a general question regarding the legalities of transmitting on a non-amateur frequency. I am looking to see if there is an exception to the rules of transmitting on non-amateur frequencies.
I have been monitoring the Tennessee VTNMA & UTNMA frequencies for a period of time now. I have heard in the past, and today as well, an amateur radio operator transmit, performing radio checks on public safety frequencies and repeaters, in conjunction with a county's Emergency Management Agency.
So my question is this: Can amateur radio operator's transmit on non-amateur frequencies, while performing duties for a government agency, such as radio checks, or emergency communications? I am curious of what the rules actually say, for my own information. We never stop learning, and this is a learning point for me.
I know Part 97 - Subpart E-Providing Emergency Communications - §97.407 Radio amateur civil emergency service , states information concerning RACES and other emergency communications, but I am not sure if it applies to non-amateur portions of band spectrums.
Andrew | N2AL
N2AL | Amateur Extra Class Operator – November Two Alpha Lima
I have been monitoring the Tennessee VTNMA & UTNMA frequencies for a period of time now. I have heard in the past, and today as well, an amateur radio operator transmit, performing radio checks on public safety frequencies and repeaters, in conjunction with a county's Emergency Management Agency.
So my question is this: Can amateur radio operator's transmit on non-amateur frequencies, while performing duties for a government agency, such as radio checks, or emergency communications? I am curious of what the rules actually say, for my own information. We never stop learning, and this is a learning point for me.
I know Part 97 - Subpart E-Providing Emergency Communications - §97.407 Radio amateur civil emergency service , states information concerning RACES and other emergency communications, but I am not sure if it applies to non-amateur portions of band spectrums.
Andrew | N2AL
N2AL | Amateur Extra Class Operator – November Two Alpha Lima