47 CFR § 97.105 - Control operator duties.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t47/s97.105"
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title: "47 CFR § 97.105 - Control operator duties."
title_number: 47
title_name: "Telecommunication"
section_number: "97.105"
section_name: "Control operator duties."
chapter_name: "FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION"
subchapter_number: "D"
subchapter_name: "SAFETY AND SPECIAL RADIO SERVICES"
part_number: "97"
part_name: "AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "47 U.S.C. 151-155, 301-609, unless otherwise noted."
regulatory_source: "54 FR 25857, June 20, 1989, unless otherwise noted."
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# 97.105 Control operator duties.

(a) The control operator must ensure the immediate proper operation of the station, regardless of the type of control.

(b) A station may only be operated in the manner and to the extent permitted by the privileges authorized for the class of operator license held by the control operator.