Under which circumstance may the control operator of an amateur station receive compensation for operating that station?

Under which circumstance may the control operator of an amateur station receive compensation for operating that station?

• A. When operating from a mobile unit
• B. When the communication is incidental to classroom instruction at an educational institution
• C. When volunteering for emergency communication
• D. When the station is broadcasting public service announcements

Answer: (B)

A control operator of an amateur station may receive compensation for operating the station when the communication is incidental to classroom instruction at an educational institution. This scenario is permissible because it aligns with the educational objectives that amateur radio promotes. The educational context allows for the operator to receive compensation as it supports the teaching and learning process rather than serving commercial interests. In contrast, operating a mobile unit, volunteering for emergency communication, or broadcasting public service announcements do not typically involve compensation for the control operator. While these activities are important functions of amateur radio, they must be conducted without compensation to maintain the non-commercial nature of amateur service. Thus, only the specific situation of classroom instruction at an educational institution provides a valid reason for an amateur radio operator to receive compensation.

A control operator of an amateur station may receive compensation for operating the station when the communication is incidental to classroom instruction at an educational institution. This scenario is permissible because it aligns with the educational objectives that amateur radio promotes. The educational context allows for the operator to receive compensation as it supports the teaching and learning process rather than serving commercial interests.

In contrast, operating a mobile unit, volunteering for emergency communication, or broadcasting public service announcements do not typically involve compensation for the control operator. While these activities are important functions of amateur radio, they must be conducted without compensation to maintain the non-commercial nature of amateur service. Thus, only the specific situation of classroom instruction at an educational institution provides a valid reason for an amateur radio operator to receive compensation.