47 C.F.R. § 80.869 Test of radiotelephone station.
Title 47 - Telecommunication
Unless the normal use of the required radiotelephone station demonstrates that the equipment is operating, a test communication on a required or working frequency must be made each day the ship is navigated. When this test is performed by a person other than the master and the equipment is found to be defective the master must be promptly notified.
Title 47: Telecommunication
PART 80—STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES
Subpart R—Compulsory Radiotelephone Installations for Vessels 300 Gross Tons
§ 80.869 Test of radiotelephone station.