Instruction Manual

(4) Coded messages or messages with hidden meanings (“10 codes” are permissible);
(10) International distress signals, such as the word “Mayday” (except when on a ship, aircraft or other
vehicle in immediate danger to ask for help);
(12) Messages (except emergency messages) to any station in the Amateur Radio Service, to any
unauthorized station, or to any foreign station;
(9) Advertisements for a political candidate or political campaign (messages about the campaign
business may be communicated);
(3) False or deceptive messages;
(11) Programs (live or delayed) intended for radio or television station broadcast;
(5) Intentional interference;
(6) Music, whistling, sound effects or material to amuse or entertain;
(7) Obscene, profane or indecent words, language or meaning;
(8) Advertisements or offers for the sale of goods or services;
A station operator must not communicate:
(1) Messages for hire, whether the remuneration received is direct or indirect;
(2) Messages in connection with any activity which is against Federal, State, or local law;