FCC permits employees to use amateur radios in disaster drills

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month amended its rules to permit amateur radio operators to transmit messages during emergency preparedness drills, regardless of whether they are employees of entities participating in the drill. Previously, FCC regulations prohibited employees from operating amateur stations during drills without a drill-specific waiver from the agency. The American Hospital Association requested the rule change, which applies to both government and privately sponsored drills.

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