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Federal Communications Commission. The U.S. government agency responsible for regulating amateur radio and many other forms of radio communication.The FCC issues U.S. amateur radio licenses and establishes the rules under which amateur stations operate.
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The middle of the three current U.S. amateur radio license classes.A General-class license provides operating privileges on portions of every amateur band and opens considerably more HF spectrum than the entry-level Technician license.
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A licensed radio service used for personal communication, technical experimentation, education, public service, and recreation.Ham radio and amateur radio mean the same thing.
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The highest of the three current U.S. amateur radio license classes. An Amateur Extra license provides all amateur operating privileges available to U.S. operators.
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American Radio Relay League. A national membership organization for amateur radio in the United States. ARRL publishes educational and technical material, represents amateur radio interests, supports clubs and public-service programs, and provides resources for new...