Legal & Operating Responsibility

Information, Not Professional Advice

Ham101.com provides general educational information and links to third-party resources. We are not legal advisors, and this site does not provide legal, engineering or other professional advice. Using it does not create an attorney-client or professional-client relationship. Consult a qualified attorney or appropriately licensed professional for advice about your situation.

Your Station, Your Due Diligence

Before building, installing, operating, modifying or maintaining a station, independently verify the current federal, state and local laws and regulations that apply to your location and activity. Check your license privileges, permitted frequencies and modes, power limits, identification, interference and RF-exposure requirements.

Also check applicable zoning, permits, building and electrical requirements, antenna or tower restrictions, aviation requirements, property agreements, leases and HOA rules. Requirements vary by location and can change. A band plan, directory entry, software setting or example on this site is not authorization to transmit, install equipment or access a private system.

Follow manufacturer instructions and obtain qualified help for electrical work, grounding, lightning protection, structural work and climbing. Do not rely on a general online guide as a complete safety assessment.

Accuracy, Availability & Third Parties

Information, schedules, repeater status, access rules and propagation conditions may change or be incomplete. Confirm current settings and permission with the operator and consult official sources. Review dates describe when information was checked; they do not guarantee continued accuracy or availability. Propagation indicators are context, not a guarantee that a band or path is usable.

External websites, apps and services are controlled by their providers and have their own terms, fees and privacy practices. Links and product references do not imply endorsement, affiliation or guaranteed compatibility.

No Warranty & Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ham101.com and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without express or implied warranties, including accuracy, completeness, availability, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ham101.com and its operators and contributors disclaim liability for losses, injury, property damage, interference, fines, service interruptions or other damages arising from use of, or reliance on, this site or linked resources. Nothing here excludes liability or limits rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

Emergency Use

Ham101 is not an emergency communications service. Do not rely on this site, a listed repeater, an internet gateway or a propagation estimate as your sole emergency plan. Contact emergency services through available official channels.

Start With Official Requirements

For local requirements, contact your city or county planning, permitting and building departments. For legal interpretation, consult your own attorney.