---
kind: "section"
citation: "47 C.F.R. § 87.481"
title: "47"
number: "87.481"
heading: "Unattended operation of domestic radiobeacon stations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/47/87.481"
---

# §87.481. Unattended operation of domestic radiobeacon stations.

- (a) Radiobeacons may be licensed for unattended operation. An applicant must comply with the following:
  - (1) The transmitter is crystal controlled and specifically designed for radiobeacon service and capable of transmitting by self-actuating means;
  - (2) 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;
  - (3) 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;
  - (4) 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;
  - (5) The equipment must be inspected at least every 180 days. Results of inspections must be kept in the station maintenance records;
  - (6) The transmitter is not operable by or accessible to, other than authorized persons;
  - (7) **The transmitter is in a remote location.**
- (b) Authority for unattended operation must be expressly stated in the station license.

## Notes

### 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]