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Which kind of one-way transmission is prohibited for amateur stations?

Broadcasting to the general public.

  1. Morse code practice
  2. Telemetry or telecommand
  3. Broadcasting ✔

Why: Ham radio is not for broadcasting, meaning transmissions intended for the general public. Some one-way transmissions, like Morse code practice and telemetry, are allowed.

Huh, didn't know that: The FCC defines broadcasting as transmissions intended for reception by the general public.

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Sources

  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool (Element 2), errata Feb 19, 2026 https://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf
  2. 47 CFR 97.3 Definitions (eCFR) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-A/section-97.3

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