Which CFR section is cited as providing general operating requirements for licensees?

Which CFR section is cited as providing general operating requirements for licensees?

• A. 47 CFR Section 90.403
• B. 47 CFR Section 15.5
• C. 47 CFR Section 80.10
• D. 47 CFR Section 97.25

Answer: (A)

The general operating requirements for licensees are defined in 47 CFR Part 90, specifically Section 90.403. This rule sets the baseline duties for licensed stations, outlining how they must operate to stay within the license terms and to avoid causing harmful interference. In practice, it means licensees must operate on their assigned frequencies, follow the conditions of their license, keep equipment in proper working order, and comply with the broader rules that govern their service. The other options cover different parts of the CFR for other services (unlicensed devices under Part 15, maritime/Part 80 rules, and amateur radio under Part 97), which do not provide the general operating requirements specifically for licensees in the land mobile/Part 90 context.

The general operating requirements for licensees are defined in 47 CFR Part 90, specifically Section 90.403. This rule sets the baseline duties for licensed stations, outlining how they must operate to stay within the license terms and to avoid causing harmful interference. In practice, it means licensees must operate on their assigned frequencies, follow the conditions of their license, keep equipment in proper working order, and comply with the broader rules that govern their service.

The other options cover different parts of the CFR for other services (unlicensed devices under Part 15, maritime/Part 80 rules, and amateur radio under Part 97), which do not provide the general operating requirements specifically for licensees in the land mobile/Part 90 context.