GeneralG1C01

What is the maximum transmitter power an amateur station may use on 10.140 MHz?

A
Answer
General class rules and operating privileges
Type
A
200 watts PEP output
B
1000 watts PEP output
C
1500 watts PEP output
D
2000 watts PEP output

Answer Notes

The frequency 10.140 MHz is located in the 30-meter amateur band (10.100 to 10.150 MHz). This band has special restrictions because amateur operators share it with other services on a secondary basis. To prevent interference to the primary users of this spectrum, the FCC limits the maximum transmitter power on the 30-meter band to 200 watts Peak Envelope Power (PEP) output. This is a strict exception to the standard 1500-watt limit found on most other HF bands. Distractors often list 1500 watts, which is the general legal limit, or other arbitrary numbers, but 30 meters is distinctly capped at 200 watts regardless of your license class.
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