ARRL -- The national association for Amateur Radio ARRL -- The national association for Amateur Radio
Don't be forced off the air -- Ad
Find on this site...
Site Index 
  
Search site:
  
Call sign search:
 
ARRL Member Login...
Username:   Password:

  
Register    Forgot userid/password? 
Quick Links...
Text-only 
ARRL Products:
Low Power/QRP

(More)

Amateur Radio on the Move -- Take your radio with you! Here's expert advice for operating your radio from your car or RV, boat, airplane, motorcycle or backpack.

ARRL's Low Power Communication with 40-meter CW Cub Transceiver Kit -- Now Shipping! -- Build and operate low-power radio gear--the QRP way! 3rd Edition. Includes the 40-meter CW Cub Transceiver Kit.

QRP Quarterly DVD 1979-2004 -- 25 Years of QRP Quarterly magazine on DVD. Filled with projects!

The Electronics of Radio -- Temporarily Out-of-Stock! -- This advanced-level textbook uses the practical approach of making a real ham rig (the NorCal 40A) to teach radio electronics.

W1FB's QRP Notebook -- Projects for low power operators!

FCC Rules: Part 97 and other Rule Parts

RIB Home · FCC Rules · Antenna Restrictions · RFI · International Operating · U.S. Frequency Allocations · Bandplans · Frequency Coordinators · License Renewal, Changes · Digital Mode Technical Descriptions · Add'l Info · FCC Links · FAQ · Contact Us

Introduction

Amateurs are most familiar with Part 97, officially called Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 (47 CFR Part 97). It is the body of rules which governs the Amateur Radio Service. The complete up-to-date Part 97 can be found below.

FCC rules other than Part 97 affect the Amateur Radio Service, directly or indirectly, and amateurs need to be aware of them. Links to the various other FCC rule parts are listed below.

Additional Resources

  • §97.309(a)(4) Technical Descriptions
    Published descriptions of technical characteristics of digital modes.
  • The ARRL's FCC Rule Book
    Your Complete Guide to Amateur Regulations
  • Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur
    Everything you and your attorney need to know to obtain a permit for your antenna support system

    FCC Rules and Regulations

    Part 97--Amateur Radio Service

    View in: frames or a single page (better for printing)

    Other FCC Rule Parts

     

    Reports and Orders Changing Part 97

     

    Frequently Asked Questions



  • Page last modified: 08:19 AM, 23 Feb 2007 ET
    Page author: reginfo@arrl.org
    Copyright © 2007, American Radio Relay League, Inc. All Rights Reserved.