§80.407. Operator authorization.
47 C.F.R. § 80.407
This section contains information and rules pertinent to the posting of radio operator authorizations. Rules applicable to radio operator requirements are contained in subpart D of this part and other rules pertinent to commercial radio operators are contained in part 13 of this chapter.
[Reserved]
Posting. When a Commission-authorized operator is required, the original authorization of each operator must be posted at the principal control point of the station. In lieu of posting, an operator who holds a restricted radiotelephone operator permit or a higher class operator license may have the operator authorization or a photocopy thereof available for inspection upon request by authorized Commission employees when operating the following:
A voluntary station;
Any class of ship station when the operator is on board solely to service the radio equipment; or
A portable station.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[51 FR 31213, Sept. 2, 1986, as amended at 90 FR 57709, Dec. 12, 2025]
Authority
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151-155, 301-609; 3 U.S.T. 3450, 3 U.S.T. 4726, 12 U.S.T. 2377.
Source
Source: 51 FR 31213, Sept. 2, 1986, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[51 FR 31213, Sept. 2, 1986, as amended at 90 FR 57709, Dec. 12, 2025]