Technology · 22/04/2010

FCC Proposes Changes to Amateur Radio Service Rules for Emergency Preparedness Drills

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to relax rules governing amateur radio operations during government-sponsored emergency preparedness and disaster readiness drills, allowing amateur radio operators to transmit messages under certain conditions.

Original source language: Federal Register — Federal Communications CommissionOpen original release →

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