Updated: Dec 9, 2025 | Source: 2022-2026 Question Pool | Topic: T1D
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Under which of the following circumstances are one-way transmissions by an amateur station prohibited?

Deep Dive: T1D02

The correct answer is B: Broadcasting. According to FCC Part 97.113(b), broadcasting (one-way transmissions intended for reception by the general public) is prohibited in the Amateur Radio Service. Amateur radio is a two-way communication service, not a broadcast service. Broadcasting is defined as transmissions intended for reception by the general public, rather than specific amateur stations. Amateur radio is designed for point-to-point or point-to-multipoint communications between licensed amateur operators, not for general broadcasting to the public. However, other one-way transmissions are permitted in specific circumstances, such as beacons (for propagation study), telecommand (for controlling remote stations), telemetry (for data transmission), and certain other authorized one-way operations.

Why Other Answers Are Wrong

Option A: Incorrect. One-way transmissions are not prohibited in all circumstances. Beacons, telecommand, telemetry, and other authorized one-way operations are permitted. Option C: Incorrect. International Morse Code practice (like W1AW bulletins) is permitted as a one-way transmission for educational purposes. Option D: Incorrect. Telecommand and telemetry are permitted one-way transmissions for controlling remote stations or transmitting data.

Exam Tip

Broadcasting = Prohibited. Remember: Broadcasting (transmissions to the general public) is the only prohibited one-way transmission. Other one-way operations like beacons and telecommand are allowed.

Memory Aid

**B**roadcasting = **B**anned (think 'B = B')

Real-World Example

You cannot use your amateur station to broadcast music, news, or entertainment to the general public - that's broadcasting and is prohibited. However, you can operate a beacon station that transmits your call sign and location for propagation study (one-way, but not broadcasting). You can also send telecommand signals to control a remote station (one-way, but not broadcasting).

Source & Coverage

Question Pool: 2022-2026 Question Pool

Subelement: T1D

Reference: FCC Part 97.113(b)

Key Concepts

FCC Part 97.113(b) Broadcasting prohibition One-way transmissions Amateur radio purpose

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Question from the official FCC Technician Class pool. Explanation reviewed by licensed amateur radio operators and mapped to the T1D topic.