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ECLM Chapters ECLM Homepage Introduction Operating Practices Rules and Regulations Electrical Principles Components and Building Blocks Electronic Circuits Radio Signals and Measurements Radio Modes and Equipment Antenna and Feed Lines Topics in Radio Propagation Safety   ARRL Products: Space/Satellites (More) The ARRL Image Communications Handbook -- Use Amateur Radio to see and talk with other hams! Enjoy the imaging modes: NBTV, ATV, SSTV and WEFAX. The ARRL Satellite Handbook -- First Edition. Explore, track and operate ham radio satellites! Amateur Radio Astronomy -- Explore the contributions of radio amateurs, and how to make and set up equipment to study the signals coming from space. Radio Nature -- Now Shipping! -- The reception and study of naturally originating radio signals. Nova for Windows -- A popular Windows-based satellite tracking program, used by thousands of hams. Realistic maps show satellite positions, ground tracks, orbital paths, and star background.

Chapter 3 – Rules and Regulations

Continuing the exploration into new aspects of operating, Section 3 covers new topics and reviews familiar topics in more detail.

Amateur Rules and Regulations

• Amateur Regulations -- a direct link to the Part 97 FCC rules that define the Amateur Service.
• ARES and RACES Frequently Asked Questions - this page helps reduce confusion about the two organizations
• Emission Designator List - these are the FCC 3-letter designators for all emission modes
• Frequently Asked Questions About Rules and Regulations
• International Operating
• Objects that May Affect the Navigable Airspace - an FAA circular that answers many questions about towers near airports
• Volunteer Examiners - complete information on the volunteer examiner program.

FCC and ITU Web sites

• FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
• FCC Universal Licensing System
• ITU

ARRL Interference Resources

• ARRL Technical Information Service (TIS) - numerous Web resources and magazine articles on technical topics of interest to all hams
• ARRL EMI/RFI Resources - a number of resources for managing interference of all types
• FCC TV Interference Handbook - the FCC’s guide to managing interference to television receivers