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FCC 87.1
Revised as of October 2, 2015
Goto Year:2014 | 2016
§ 87.1   Basis and purpose.

   This section contains the statutory basis and provides the purpose for which
   this part is issued.

   (a) Basis. The rules for the aviation services in this part are promulgated
   under the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, which
   vests authority in the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) to
   regulate radio transmission and to issue licenses for radio stations. These
   rules  conform  with  applicable  statutes and international treaties,
   agreements and recommendations to which the United States is a party. The
   most  significant  of  these documents are listed with the short title
   appearing in parentheses:

   (1) Communications Act of 1934, as amended—(Communications Act).

   (2) International Telecommunication Union Radio Regulations, in force for
   the United States—(Radio Regulations).

   (3) The Convention on International Civil Aviation—(ICAO Convention).

   (b) Purpose. This part states the conditions under which radio stations may
   be licensed and used in the aviation services. These rules do not govern
   U.S. Government radio stations.

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Goto Year: 2014 | 2016
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