Which statement is prohibited by the FCC?

• A. Transmitting non essential or excessive signals, messages or communication
• B. Discarding radios after use
• C. Listening to authorized emergency channels only
• D. Using the radio to coordinate with internal departments during duty hours

Answer: (A)

Keep airwaves clear for essential communication. The FCC limits transmitting nonessential or excessive signals, messages, or communications because that kind of chatter wastes airtime and can interfere with important or emergency transmissions. When people flood the channel with unnecessary talk, critical messages may get delayed or garbled, which could put safety at risk.

So the statement that such transmissions are prohibited reflects the rule about keeping radio use efficient and focused on necessary information. The other options describe routine or permissible uses (asset management, listening to emergency channels, coordinating with internal departments during duty hours) and aren’t FCC prohibitions.