### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define amateur station?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 153*, **amateur station** is defined as:

> a radio station operated by a duly authorized person interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

