Part 97 prohibits communications where the operator has a financial interest in the communication. A common example for amateur radio use in emergency is radio

Part 97 prohibits communications where the operator has a financial interest in the communication. A common example for amateur radio use in emergency is radioing in orders for supplies. I'm sure someone could easily run afoul of the regs in doing this, but isn't obvious impermissible on its face. This sort of experimentation seems wholly in the spirit of the service to me, even if regular use wouldn't be.