Sec. 90.505  Showing required.

    (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.