47 CFR § 95.2933 - Prohibited use of PLBs and MSLDs.

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title: "47 CFR § 95.2933 - Prohibited use of PLBs and MSLDs."
title_number: 47
title_name: "Telecommunication"
section_number: "95.2933"
section_name: "Prohibited use of PLBs and MSLDs."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION"
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subchapter_name: "SAFETY AND SPECIAL RADIO SERVICES"
part_number: "95"
part_name: "PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES"
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authority: "47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307."
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# 95.2933 Prohibited use of PLBs and MSLDs.

(a) PLBs must not be used for any purpose other than transmission of distress and safety of life communications.

(b) Use of MSLDs on land is not authorized.