RigPi Introduction > Remote Operations: Legal Concerns

You can connect to RigPi from any location where the Internet is available. Remote operations are permitted in the United States, but not all countries allow it. Here is a summary:

US Stations

•FCC Rules: Part 97.109 Station control …“Any station may be remotely controlled.”

•FCC Rules Part 97.213 Telecommand of an amateur station: …has some simple requirements, including a 3 minute time-out on the transmitter in the event of malfunction.

US Stations, with Operator outside of US

•Operator must have a US License, bilateral, reciprocal, IARP agreement or CEPT T/R 61-01.

•The call sign used must always indicate the location of the transmitter.

Stations outside of the US

•Countries have different regulations for whether remote is legal, and whether CEPT T/R 61-01 is accepted.

•In general, both the station and the operator must be licensed for that country.

•Confirm that the rules for your country allow for remote operations.