47 CFR § 80.1153 - Station log and radio watches.

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title: "47 CFR § 80.1153 - Station log and radio watches."
title_number: 47
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section_name: "Station log and radio watches."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION"
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subchapter_name: "SAFETY AND SPECIAL RADIO SERVICES"
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# 80.1153 Station log and radio watches.

(a) Licensees of voluntary ships are not required to maintain radio station logs.

(b) When a ship radio station of a voluntary ship is being operated, the appropriate general purpose watches must be maintained in accordance with §§ 80.147 and 80.310.

[73 FR 4492, Jan. 25, 2008]