Technician exam question T1C06
Subelement T1, COMMISSION’S RULES· Group T1C · 47 CFR §97.5(a)(2), 97.11(a)
Which of the following statements is true about using your amateur radio license when operating aboard a vessel or craft in international waters?
- A.Amateur operation is prohibited in international waters
- B.You may only operate during maritime emergencies
- C.You need special FCC authorization for maritime mobile operation
- D.You may operate from a US-documented vessel with the master's permission (correct answer)
WhyYou may operate from a US-documented vessel in international waters with the master's permission. §97.5(a)(2) and §97.11(a) allow a U.S.-licensed amateur to operate from a vessel documented in the United States while it's in international waters, provided the vessel's master consents, answer D. Amateur operation there isn't banned (ruling out A), isn't limited to emergencies (ruling out B), and doesn't require any separate maritime-specific FCC authorization beyond your regular license (ruling out C).
Published 2026-08-28 · Last updated 2026-08-28 · Question text is verbatim from the 2026-2030 NCVEC Element 2 pool (public domain); the explanation above is original writing, see our methodology.
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