Question E1F08:
[97.113(c)] Which of the following types of amateur station communications are prohibited?  

Choices:  
A: Communications transmitted for hire or material compensation, except as otherwise provided in the rules  
B: Communications that have political content, except as allowed by the Fairness Doctrine  
C: Communications that have religious content  
D: Communications in a language other than English    

Correct Answer is  A: Communications transmitted for hire or material compensation, except as otherwise provided in the rules  

To the point: Part 97.113(c) prohibits using Amateur Radio for compensation. Politics, religion, and non‑English operation are generally allowed.

1) Why the correct answer is correct
- 47 CFR §97.113(c): “No amateur station shall transmit communications for hire or for material compensation, direct or indirect, paid or promised, except as otherwise provided in these rules.”
- This bans on‑the‑air communications done for pay or material benefit (pecuniary interest). Limited exceptions exist elsewhere in Part 97 (e.g., certain emergency drills, classroom instruction at accredited schools).

2) Why the other choices are incorrect
- B (Political content): Discussing political topics between amateurs is allowed. The “Fairness Doctrine” doesn’t apply to amateur radio, and there’s no general ban on political content. You still may not “broadcast” to the general public.
- C (Religious content): Discussing religion is allowed. What’s prohibited is broadcasting (one‑way transmissions intended for the general public), not religious discussion per se.
- D (Language other than English): You may use any language. The key caveat is station identification by voice must be in English per §97.119(b)(2). That does not prohibit communications in other languages.

3) Useful rules and exam‑ready cues
- Rule of thumb: If money or material benefit is involved, it doesn’t belong on the ham bands, unless a specific Part 97 exception applies.
- Content topics: Politics and religion are OK in two‑way QSOs; broadcasting is not.
- Language: Any language is fine for communications; give your voice ID in English at least every 10 minutes and at the end of the contact (§97.119).