Law Summary
Limitations on Use of Amateur Radio Station Licenses
- Amateur radio station licenses do not permit use by third parties except under strict conditions.
- Exceptions are limited to stations:
- Owned and operated by members of the U.S. Naval or U.S. Military Services.
- Under official supervision of the District Communication Officer, U.S. Navy, 16th Naval District, or the Department Signal Officer, U.S. Army.
- Utilized by U.S. Naval or U.S. Army Communication Services as monitoring stations.
- The Department of National Defense may authorize such stations to permit communication use by other members of U.S. Naval or Military Services.
Legal and Administrative Authorities Involved
- The Department of National Defense issues purchase permits and authorizations related to radio equipment.
- The Bureau of Internal Revenue regulates registration of radio receivers.
- Official supervision is provided by specific officers from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army for military-operated stations.
Scope and Purpose
- The amendments aim to tighten controls on the sale, repair, and use of radio apparatus and facilities.
- Ensure that radio transmitters and receivers are used and handled only by authorized persons or entities.
- Prevent unauthorized third party use of amateur radio stations, particularly in relation to military communications.
Effective Date and Authority
- The amendments were promulgated under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
- Signed in Manila on August 29, 1941, during the Commonwealth period.
- Reflects measures taken in the context of ensuring national security and regulation of radio communications amid global tensions of the time.