Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and RadiotelegraphsRelease 119-102
§324 Use of Minimum Power
Title 47 › CHAPTER 5 — WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION › SUBCHAPTER III — SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO RADIO › Part I — General Provisions › § 324
Summary
All radio stations, including U.S. ones, must use the least power needed unless ships are in distress.
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Title 47, §324
Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
In all circumstances, except in case of radio communications or signals relating to vessels in distress, all radio stations, including those owned and operated by the United States, shall use the minimum amount of power necessary to carry out the communication desired.
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Citation
47 U.S.C. § 324
Title 47, Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102