FCC 78.51 Revised as of October 1, 2006
Goto Year:2005 |
2007
Sec. 78.51 Remote control operation.
(a) A CARS station may be operated by remote control: Provided, That such
operation is conducted in accordance with the conditions listed below: And
provided further, That the Commission, in Washington, DC, is notified at
least 10 days prior to the beginning of such operation and that such
notification is accompanied by a detailed description showing the manner of
compliance with the following conditions:
(1) The transmitter and associated control system shall be installed and
protected in a manner designed to prevent tampering or operation by
unauthorized persons.
(2) An operator shall be on duty at the remote control position and in
actual charge thereof at all times when the station is in operation.
(3) Facilities shall be provided at the control position which will permit
the operator to turn the transmitter on and off at will. The control
position shall also be equipped with suitable devices for observing the
overall characteristics of the transmissions and a carrier operated device
which will give a continuous visual indication whenever the transmitting
antenna is radiating a signal. The transmitting apparatus shall be inspected
as often as may be necessary to insure proper operation.
(4) The control circuits shall be so designed and installed that short
circuits, open circuits, other line faults, or any other cause which would
result in loss of control of the transmitter will automatically cause the
transmitter to cease radiating.
(b) An application for authority to construct a new station or to make
changes in the facilities of an existing station and which proposes
operation by remote control shall include an adequate showing of the manner
of compliance with the requirements of this section.
(c) The Commission may notify the licensee not to commence remote control
operation, or to cancel, suspend, or change the date of the beginning of
such operation as and when such action may appear to be in the public
interest, convenience, or necessity.
[ 37 FR 3292 , Feb. 12, 1972, as amended at 41 FR 29695 , July 19, 1976; 49 FR 20671 , May 16, 1984; 50 FR 23421 , June 4, 1985]
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