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When may hams support broadcasting or news gathering?

Only when no other means exists and it directly protects life or property.

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  1. For space-shuttle broadcasting
  2. For immediate safety of life or property ✔
  3. For any noncommercial news program

Why: When no other means is available, support for broadcasting or news gathering must relate directly to immediate human safety or property protection. Routine program gathering is not covered.

Huh, didn't know that: The question requires both the lack of another means and an immediate safety or property need.

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Answer: For immediate safety of life or property. When no other means is available, support for broadcasting or news gathering must relate directly to immediate human safety or property protection. Routine program gathering is not covered.

  1. eCFR, 47 CFR 97.113, Prohibited transmissions www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-B/section-97.113
    communications directly related to the immediate safety of human life or the protection of property may be provided by amateur stations to broadcasters
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. eCFR, 47 CFR 97.113, Prohibited transmissions www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-B/section-97.113
    where no other means of communication is reasonably available before or at the time of the event
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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