BasicB-001-020-003

Which of the following is a provision of the International Telecommunication Union's Radio Regulations that applies to Canadian amateur radio operators?

B
Answer
Regulations and administration
Type
A
Radiocommunications between certified amateur radio operators are always permitted even if a country objects
B
International communications are permitted unless an administration has registered an objection
C
Certification requirements in the amateur radio service are prescribed in the Radio Regulations
D
Amateur radio operators may recover reasonable costs from transmitting third-party messages

Answer Notes

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) establishes global regulations for radiocommunication. Under these rules, amateur radio operators are generally free to communicate internationally, provided both countries permit it. However, sovereign nations have the right to restrict their citizens from engaging in international amateur radio communications. If a national administration officially registers an objection with the ITU, operators in other countries must respect that restriction. Distractors are incorrect because charging for third-party messages is strictly forbidden under the non-commercial nature of amateur radio. Furthermore, individual national administrations, not the ITU, dictate the specific examination and certification requirements for their operators.
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