47 C.F.R. Subpart Q—Developmental Operation
Title 47 - Telecommunication
This subpart supplements part 1, subpart F of this chapter by describing further requirements for the filing of applications for developmental licenses. It includes special requirements related to developmental operation, restrictions on operations, and special reports required when the development operation is to seek operational data or techniques directed toward the extension of that service. [63 FR 68967, Dec. 14, 1998] Those persons who are eligible to operate stations in services under this part on a regular basis are also eligible to obtain an authorization for developmental operation in those particular radio services. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each application for developmental operation shall be accompanied by a showing that: (1) The applicant has an organized plan of development leading to a specific objective; (2) The actual transmission by radio is essential to proceed beyond the present stage of the program; (3) The program has reasonable promise of substantial contribution to the expansion or extension of the radio art, or is investigating new unexplored concepts in radio transmission and communications; (4) The program will be conducted by qualified personnel; (5) The applicant is legally and financially qualified, and possesses adequate technical facilities to conduct the proposed program; and (6) The public interest, convenience, and necessity will be served by the proposed operation. (b) The provisions of paragraph (a) of this section do not apply when an application is made for developmental operation solely for the reason that the frequency requested is restricted to such developmental use. Stations used for developmental operation shall conform to all technical and operating requirements of subparts I and N of this part, unless specifically exempted in the instrument of authorization. Stations engaged in developmental operation may be authorized to use a frequency or frequencies available in the service in which they propose to operate. The number of channels assigned will depend upon the specific requirements of the developmental program and the number of frequencies available in the particular geographical area where the station is to operate. The operation of any station engaged in developmental work shall not cause harmful interference to the operation of stations regularly licensed under any part of the Commission's rules. (a) The developmental program as described by the application for authorization shall be followed unless the Commission shall otherwise direct. (b) Where some phases of the developmental program are not covered by the general rules in this chapter and the rules in this part, the Commission may specify additional requirements or conditions as deemed necessary in the public interest, convenience, or necessity. (c) The Commission may, from time to time, require a station engaged in developmental work to conduct special tests which are reasonable and desirable to the authorized developmental program. Every application for authority to engage in developmental operation shall be accompanied by a statement signed by the applicant in which it is agreed that any authorization issued pursuant thereto will be accepted with the express understanding of the applicant that it is subject to change in any of its terms or to cancellation in its entirety at any time, upon reasonable notice but without a hearing, if, in the opinion of the Commission, circumstances should so require. A report on the results of a developmental program shall be filed with and made a part of each application for renewal of authorization. In cases where no renewal is requested, such report shall be filed within 60 days of the expiration of such authorization. Matters which the applicant does not wish to disclose publicly may be so labeled; they will be used solely for the Commission's information, and will not be publicly disclosed without permission of the applicant. The report shall include comprehensive and detailed information on: (a) The final objective. (b) Results of operation to date. (c) Analysis of the results obtained. (d) Copies of any published reports. (e) Need for continuation of the program. (f) Number of hours of operation on each frequency. This report is not required if the sole reason for the developmental authorization is that the frequency of operation is restricted to developmental use only.
Title 47: Telecommunication
PART 90—PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
Subpart Q—Developmental Operation
§ 90.501 Scope.
§ 90.503 Eligibility.
§ 90.505 Showing required.
§ 90.507 Limitations on use.
§ 90.509 Frequencies available for assignment.
§ 90.511 Interference.
§ 90.513 Special provisions.
§ 90.515 Change or cancellation of authorization without hearing.
§ 90.517 Report of operation.
