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What is the maximum transmitter power for amateur telecommand of a model craft?

1 W, and the transmitter must carry a label.

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  1. 5 W
  2. 1 W ✔
  3. 10 W

Why: Rule 97.215(c) limits a model craft telecommand transmitter to 1 W. It must also carry a label with your call sign, name and address.

Huh, didn't know that: Station identification is waived for transmissions aimed solely at the model craft.

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Answer: 1 W. Rule 97.215(c) limits a model craft telecommand transmitter to 1 W. It must also carry a label with your call sign, name and address.

  1. 47 CFR 97.215 Telecommand of model craft (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.215
    The transmitter power must not exceed 1 W
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. 47 CFR 97.215 Telecommand of model craft (Cornell LII mirror of eCFR) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/97.215
    a label indicating the station call sign
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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