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§97.113(a)(4) states:

No amateur station shall transmit [...] obscene or indecent words or language

These are not the same regulations that prohibit TV stations from broadcasting obscene or indecent content. However, the above language applies specifically to amateur radio in its entirety.

The lawTo my knowledge, the U.S. Code does not explicitly state what is "obscene" or "indecent", but the FCC, as the organization is responsible for enforcement, and has issued some guidance, which is in turn based on legal precedent.

§97.113(a)(4) states:

No amateur station shall transmit [...] obscene or indecent words or language

These are not the same regulations that prohibit TV stations from broadcasting obscene or indecent content. However, the above language applies specifically to amateur radio in its entirety.

The law does not explicitly state what is "obscene" or "indecent", but the FCC, as the organization responsible for enforcement, has issued some guidance.

§97.113(a)(4) states:

No amateur station shall transmit [...] obscene or indecent words or language

These are not the same regulations that prohibit TV stations from broadcasting obscene or indecent content. However, the above language applies specifically to amateur radio in its entirety.

To my knowledge, the U.S. Code does not explicitly state what is "obscene" or "indecent", but the FCC is responsible for enforcement and has issued some guidance, which is in turn based on legal precedent.

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Phil Frost - W8II
Phil Frost - W8II
  • 52.5k
  • 7
  • 90
  • 222

§97.113(a)(4) states:

No amateur station shall transmit [...] obscene or indecent words or language

These are not the same regulations that prohibit TV stations from broadcasting obscene or indecent content. However, the above language applies specifically to amateur radio in its entirety.

The law does not explicitly state what is "obscene" or "indecent", but the FCC, as the organization responsible for enforcement, has issued some guidance.