Ham Amateur Radio Technician Practice Exam 2026 – The Complete All-in-One Guide to Exam Success

The correct option states that communication with amateur stations in countries outside of the FCC's areas is permissible when those countries' administrations have not objected to such communications. This aligns with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) regulations and the general principles of amateur radio operation, which advocate for cooperation and goodwill among amateur operators worldwide.

Different countries have different regulations regarding amateur radio, and the FCC respects the sovereignty of other nations in terms of their telecommunications policies. Therefore, as long as a foreign country has not expressed a formal objection to communications with U.S. amateur operators, it is permissible for those operators to communicate with stations in that country. This encourages international goodwill and exchange of ideas among amateur radio operators across borders.

In contrast, limits such as operating only with countries that have FCC agreements or restrictions like only communicating during national emergencies do not accurately reflect the applicable rules. The notion of "never permitted" also does not reflect the reality of international amateur radio operations, which is based on mutual respect and regulatory recognition among countries.