T1H: Correct language; phonetics; beacons; radio control
If you are using a language besides English to make a contact, you must use
English when identifying your station.
FCC Rules suggest you use a phonetic alphabet as an aid for correct station
identification when using phone. One good reason to avoid using "cute" phrases or
word combinations to identify your station is that they are not easily understood
by non-English-speaking amateurs.The advantage in using the International
Telecommunication Union (ITU) phonetic alphabet when identifying your station
is that the words are internationally recognized substitutes for letters.
A beacon is an amateur station that transmits communications for the purpose
of observation of propagation and reception. The maximum transmitting power permitted
an amateur station in beacon operation is 100 watts PEP output. The minimum class of
amateur license you must hold to operate a beacon or a repeater station is the
Technician class license.
The minimum information that must be on a label affixed to a transmitter
used for telecommand (control) of model craft is the station call sign and
the station licensee's name and address. The maximum transmitter power an
amateur station is allowed when used for telecommand (control) of model craft
is one watt.