§87.481. Unattended operation of domestic radiobeacon stations.
47 C.F.R. § 87.481
Radiobeacons may be licensed for unattended operation. An applicant must comply with the following:
The transmitter is crystal controlled and specifically designed for radiobeacon service and capable of transmitting by self-actuating means;
The emissions of the transmitter must be continuously monitored by a licensed operator, or by a direct positive automatic monitor, supplemented by aural monitoring at suitable intervals;
If as a result of aural monitoring it is determined that a deviation from the terms of the station license has occurred, the transmitters must be disabled immediately by a properly authorized person. If automatic monitoring is used, the monitor must insure that the operation of the transmitter meets the license terms or is disabled;
A properly authorized person must be able to reach the transmitter and disable it in a reasonable amount of time, so as not to adversely affect life or property in the air;
The equipment must be inspected at least every 180 days. Results of inspections must be kept in the station maintenance records;
The transmitter is not operable by or accessible to, other than authorized persons;
The transmitter is in a remote location.
Authority for unattended operation must be expressly stated in the station license.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[53 FR 28940, Aug. 1, 1988, as amended at 63 FR 68958, Dec. 14, 1998]
Authority
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303 and 307(e), unless otherwise noted.
Source
Source: 53 FR 28940, Aug. 1, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[53 FR 28940, Aug. 1, 1988, as amended at 63 FR 68958, Dec. 14, 1998]