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id: ham
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title: FAQs - HAM
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sidebar_label: Amateur Radio (HAM)
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---
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## Overview
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Meshtastic can be used by both unlicensed people and licensed HAM operators.
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### What is the benefit of using a HAM license with Meshtastic?
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If you use your HAM radio license with Meshtastic, consider both the privileges and restrictions:
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#### Privileges
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- Increased Transmit Power
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- Up to 1500W transmit power! [FCC Part 97.313](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-D/section-97.313)
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- Higher Gain Antennas
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#### Restrictions
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- Plain-Text Only
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- On amateur radio bands, encryption is illegal. [FCC Part 97.113.C](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-B/section-97.113)
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- Lack of Privacy
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- As a HAM operator, it is a requirement that you identify yourself by your call sign periodically when transmitting. Your call sign will be publicly transmitted at least once every 10 minutes at minimum. [FCC Part 97.119.A](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-97/subpart-B/section-97.119)
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### How do I set my HAM call sign?
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Please see instructions for [Enabling HAM License from the Python CLI](/docs/software/python/python-uses#ham-radio-support)
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