### Question
How is the term amateur station defined?


### Answer
The term **amateur station** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 153* as the following:

> 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 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

