Basic Qualification · B-001 Regulations and policies · B-001-007-011
In the amateur radio service, business communications:
- A are not permitted under any circumstance
- B are permitted on some bands
- C are only permitted if they are for the safety of life or immediate protection property
- D are not prohibited by regulation
Correct answer: A — are not permitted under any circumstance. From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
The rules for amateur radio are strict: you cannot use your station to talk about business, sell products, or handle commercial matters, no matter the situation or frequency. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
Practise this section
The rules: who may operate, what the certificate allows, station identification, third-party traffic, what you may and may not transmit, and how ISED regulates the amateur service.