Question
When is it permissible to communicate with amateur stations in countries outside the areas administered by the Federal Communications Commission?
Answer Options
- A) Only when the foreign country has a formal third-party agreement filed with the FCC
- B) When the contact is with amateurs in any country except those whose administrations have notified the ITU that they object to such communications
- C) Only when the contact is with amateurs licensed by a country which is a member of the United Nations, or by a territory possessed by such a country
- D) Only when the contact is with amateurs licensed by a country which is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union, or by a territory possessed by such a country
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
The ability to communicate with foreign amateur stations is governed by international agreements and FCC Rule \S 97.111(\text{a})(1). An amateur station may communicate with amateurs in any country, with the exception of countries whose governments have notified the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that they object to such communications. The FCC maintains a list of these prohibited countries.
This ‘all-countries-unless-banned’ rule is the standard for international amateur communications. Third-party agreements are a separate issue that pertains to handling messages for non-amateur individuals, not simply making contact with a foreign amateur operator.
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