§  80.407   Operator authorization.

   This section contains information and rules pertinent to the
   application for and posting of radio operator authorizations. Rules
   applicable to radio operator requirements are contained in subpart D of
   this part and other rules pertinent to commercial radio operators are
   contained in part 13 of this chapter.

   (a) Application. Detailed information about application forms, filing
   procedures, and places to file applications for radio operator
   authorizations is contained in the bulletin "Commercial Radio Operator
   Licenses and Permits." This bulletin is available from any Commission
   District Office or from the FCC, Washington, DC 20554.

   (b) Posting. When a Commission-authorized operator is required, the
   original authorization of each operator must be posted at the principal
   control point of the station. In lieu of posting, an operator who holds
   a restricted radiotelephone operator permit or a higher class operator
   license may have the operator authorization or a photocopy thereof
   available for inspection upon request by authorized Commission
   employees when operating the following:

   (1) A voluntary station;

   (2) Any class of ship station when the operator is on board solely to
   service the radio equipment; or

   (3) A portable station.