47 CFR § 73.1209 - References to time.

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title: "47 CFR § 73.1209 - References to time."
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section_name: "References to time."
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# 73.1209 References to time.

Unless specifically designated as “standard (non-advanced)” or “advanced,” all references to time contained in this part, and in license documents and other authorizations issued thereunder shall be understood to mean local time; *i.e.*, the time legally observed in the community.

[39 FR 26736, July 23, 1974]